When to Use a Flowchart
- To develop understanding of how a process is done.
- To study a process for improvement.
- To communicate to others how a process is done.
- When better communication is needed between people involved with the same process.
- To document a process.
- When planning a project.
What is flowcharting why use it and when is it usually needed?
A flowchart is a graphical representation of a process or a system that details all the sequence of events required to create an output. This helps one understand the relationship between a particular event and its impacts on a given outcome. It is also commonly known as a flow diagram.
What are flow charts best used for?
By providing a graphical representation, they help project teams to identify the different elements of a process and understand the interrelationships among the various steps. Flow charts may also be used to gather information and data about a process as an aid to decision making or performance evaluation.
