Process Flowcharts

Summary

A simpler, more universally understood alternative to BPMN — using basic shapes (boxes, diamonds, arrows) to represent steps and decisions, readable even by audiences unfamiliar with formal notation.

How to Learn This

1Build a flowchart for a simple process using basic shapes, without formal BPMN notation.
2Learn when a simple flowchart is sufficient versus when BPMN's precision is worth the added complexity.
3Compare the same process modeled in both formats.

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