{"id":45923,"date":"2023-05-17T05:00:57","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T09:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/?p=45923"},"modified":"2025-05-07T22:37:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T02:37:25","slug":"flowchart-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/flowchart-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"21+ Flowchart Examples for Business Use"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Flowchart-Examples-Blog-Header-1.png\" alt=\"process flowchart examples \" class=\"wp-image-46104\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Process flowcharts can be used to visualize the steps in a process, organize the flow of work or highlight important decisions required to complete projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These&nbsp;amazing flowchart examples with their many use cases may help you apply the format to tackle problems in your organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve gotten a bit of inspiration, head over to Venngage&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/flowchart-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flowchart Maker<\/a> to begin creating engaging and effective flowcharts for your organization. We offer hundreds of engaging, fully customizable <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/flowchart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flowchart templates<\/a> that are easy to edit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/flowchart-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>START CREATING FOR FREE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Click to jump ahead:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#flowchart-examples\">Flowchart examples<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=45923&amp;action=edit#what-is\">What is a process flowchart?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to\">How do I make a flowchart with Venngage?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"flowchart-examples\">21 Flowchart examples <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Process flowcharts can come in many types and styles, but the basic format created by the Gilbreths a century ago remains the most popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning to create a flowchart but not sure where to begin, here are some sample ideas to get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sample\">Health and safety flowchart example<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep your team safe in the event of inclement weather or another urgent situation with a health and safety flowchart.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/health-and-safety-process-flow-chart-299d5bab-8801-458a-a9ce-68dcfe022983\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/thumbnails.venngage.com\/template\/299d5bab-8801-458a-a9ce-68dcfe022983.png\" alt=\"Health and Safety Process Flow Chart Template\" width=\"792\" height=\"1463\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/health-and-safety-process-flow-chart-299d5bab-8801-458a-a9ce-68dcfe022983\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>For flowcharts that will apply to all members of the team, be sure you&#8217;re not using lingo that folks may not know. (This version also has the added benefit of being a cross-functional flowchart\u2014<a href=\"#cross\">more on that later<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flowcharts are particularly useful in implementing new procedures or training team members on your existing ones, as in the&nbsp;sample flowchart below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/finance-account-receivable-management-process-flowchart-6f963efa-429c-464a-af21-cf0be19e1763\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/thumbnails.venngage.com\/template\/6f963efa-429c-464a-af21-cf0be19e1763.png\" alt=\"Finance Account Receivable Management Process Flowchart\n\" width=\"612\" height=\"1161\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/finance-account-receivable-management-process-flowchart-6f963efa-429c-464a-af21-cf0be19e1763\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This example applies to a finance department, but it could be adapted for any other industry or process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"process-diagram\">Decision flowchart example<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a closer look at some process flowchart examples. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some process flowcharts will be organized in a decision format, while others will follow a workflow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s no one right way to do it, so it&#8217;s often a good idea to experiment with the format to get the best result.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/workplace-violence-policy-and-program-flow-chart-4d306b66-7207-47de-835f-a591b177f072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/thumbnails.venngage.com\/template\/4d306b66-7207-47de-835f-a591b177f072.png\" alt=\"Workplace Violence Policy and Program Flow Chart Template\" width=\"792\" height=\"612\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/workplace-violence-policy-and-program-flow-chart-4d306b66-7207-47de-835f-a591b177f072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>The flow of information in this process flowchart is guided by the arrows, and there&#8217;s no need for the reader to make any decisions along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/finance-account-escalation-process-flowchart-734a589f-5e55-491a-9c9d-c06c72339587\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/thumbnails.venngage.com\/template\/734a589f-5e55-491a-9c9d-c06c72339587.png\" alt=\"Finance Account Escalation Process Flowchart Template\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/finance-account-escalation-process-flowchart-734a589f-5e55-491a-9c9d-c06c72339587\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, this process flowchart is simple but requires the reader to make many decisions until they reach their logical conclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Process flow diagrams example<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Process flowcharts are sometimes referred to as flow diagrams. The term diagram may be more appropriate in technical fields like programming or engineering.&nbsp;Regardless of the terminology used, charts and diagrams serve the same purpose in organizing and visualizing a process flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/process-diagramming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Diagram a Business Process [Process Diagramming Templates]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a look at some examples of process flow diagrams.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/workplace-violence-assessments-flow-chart-a9177af8-b86c-416c-8ddc-812fa3aff569\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/thumbnails.venngage.com\/template\/a9177af8-b86c-416c-8ddc-812fa3aff569.png\" alt=\"Workplace Violence Assessments Flow Chart Template\" width=\"612\" height=\"1118\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/workplace-violence-assessments-flow-chart-a9177af8-b86c-416c-8ddc-812fa3aff569\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This process flow diagram was designed to assess the level of risk team members assume based on their jobs within the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/simple-error-flow-chart-2e61950e-29f9-412f-b4c3-43b91a3756b2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/thumbnails.venngage.com\/template\/2e61950e-29f9-412f-b4c3-43b91a3756b2.png\" alt=\"Simple Error Flow Chart Template\" width=\"612\" height=\"792\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/simple-error-flow-chart-2e61950e-29f9-412f-b4c3-43b91a3756b2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This flow diagram was designed for troubleshooting, but it could apply to any process flow in which the reader will need to make a series of choices, and can be used for both internal and external communications.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/teal-escalation-process-flowchart-e2395a40-1d9c-433d-a31c-e7a2084abeea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/thumbnails.venngage.com\/template\/e2395a40-1d9c-433d-a31c-e7a2084abeea.png\" alt=\"Teal Escalation Process Flowchart Template\" width=\"792\" height=\"1224\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/teal-escalation-process-flowchart-e2395a40-1d9c-433d-a31c-e7a2084abeea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s an example of a process flow diagram designed with customer service in mind. It&#8217;s easily customized for any job, especially those that deal with clients, customers or members of the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"workflow\">Workflow diagram example<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re dealing with new employees or you&#8217;re instituting a new policy that your existing team members will need to master, workflow diagrams can be helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/red-customer-ordering-process-flowchart--90bb098e-9f09-496d-92c1-f8fa4519f434\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/thumbnails.venngage.com\/template\/90bb098e-9f09-496d-92c1-f8fa4519f434.png\" alt=\"Red Customer Ordering Process Flowchart Template\" width=\"792\" height=\"612\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/red-customer-ordering-process-flowchart--90bb098e-9f09-496d-92c1-f8fa4519f434\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Workflow charts and workflow diagrams are useful in any industry, even one as familiar as food service. After all, everyone is new to a workflow when they first begin.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/dark-enrollment-process-flowchart-d6ea556b-b86c-4120-bf47-7de31cb316c6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/thumbnails.venngage.com\/template\/d6ea556b-b86c-4120-bf47-7de31cb316c6.png\" alt=\"Dark Enrollment process Flowchart Template\" width=\"792\" height=\"612\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/dark-enrollment-process-flowchart-d6ea556b-b86c-4120-bf47-7de31cb316c6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/workflow-diagram-examples\/\">workflow diagram example<\/a> introduces a new student to the various offices they&#8217;ll need to know to be successful. It&#8217;s easy to customize this example to ensure that new team members get the lay of the land quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/simple-customer-ordering-process-flowchart-ba9105f7-d3d6-4952-8265-7b715be60248\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/thumbnails.venngage.com\/template\/ba9105f7-d3d6-4952-8265-7b715be60248.png\" alt=\"Simple Customer Ordering Process Flowchart Template\" width=\"792\" height=\"612\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/simple-customer-ordering-process-flowchart-ba9105f7-d3d6-4952-8265-7b715be60248\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>As this workflow chart example illustrates, workflow charts do not have to be vertical to be effective. In fact, creating a horizontal workflow diagram is better in some cases, as it may be more intuitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"simple\">Simple flowchart example<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve touched upon this already, but flowcharts do not necessarily require a complex structure with questions and answers. Some of the most effective flowcharts are also the most simple.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/simple-risk-breakdown-structure-8c0d327f-c964-4485-88fd-d042ae1e5f3a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/thumbnails.venngage.com\/template\/8c0d327f-c964-4485-88fd-d042ae1e5f3a.png\" alt=\"Simple Risk Breakdown Structure Flowchart\" width=\"792\" height=\"612\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/simple-risk-breakdown-structure-8c0d327f-c964-4485-88fd-d042ae1e5f3a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This simple, easy-to-read flowchart focuses on varying levels of risk in an organization. But it could be modified to organize information across teams or departments in any business.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/gradient-simple-flow-chart-80903439-d804-4e3d-86c0-fddbe06ec111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Flowchart-Examples-Gradient-Simple-Flowchart-Template.png\" alt=\"Gradient Simple Flow Chart Template\" class=\"wp-image-46631\" width=\"792\" height=\"612\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/gradient-simple-flow-chart-80903439-d804-4e3d-86c0-fddbe06ec111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Consider creating flowcharts for your team members to solve common problems. This simple flowchart is about troubleshooting a computer issue, but it could be customized to apply to any of the repeated issues your team has with systems or processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/problem-solving-flowcharts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>What is a Problem-Solving Flowchart &amp; How to Make One<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"website\">Website flowchart example<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the first industries to fully embrace flowcharts was the computer programming industry. Flowcharts continue to remain popular among programmers, designers and developers. They can aid with troubleshooting or even organizing content on a website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This flowchart example covers troubleshooting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cherryservers.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-of-how-to-choose-cloud-infrastructure-provider\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">server<\/a> problems to ensure a website remains up and running.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/warm-troubleshoot-flow-chart-663d0694-a226-4e6f-8451-908736c3755c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/thumbnails.venngage.com\/template\/663d0694-a226-4e6f-8451-908736c3755c.png\" alt=\"Warm Troubleshoot Flow Chart Template\" width=\"612\" height=\"792\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/warm-troubleshoot-flow-chart-663d0694-a226-4e6f-8451-908736c3755c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Website flowcharts are often referred to as site maps. Site maps are critical tools for visualizing all the content and the structure of a website.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/purple-saas-site-map-85edf98c-5674-45d6-9f92-e3474861941e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/thumbnails.venngage.com\/template\/85edf98c-5674-45d6-9f92-e3474861941e.png\" alt=\"Purple SAAS Sitemap Template\" width=\"792\" height=\"612\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/purple-saas-site-map-85edf98c-5674-45d6-9f92-e3474861941e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cross\">Cross-functional flowchart example<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Process flowcharts are at their best when they are organizing complex and potentially confusing information. Often, that means ensuring the flow of information across departments in an <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/organizational-chart-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">organization<\/a> and detailing who is responsible for which task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This cross-functional flowchart shows the departments or teams impacted at the top. When creating a cross-functional flowchart, it&#8217;s best to err on the side of a subdued color palette, as these types of flowcharts and process diagrams can become confusing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/medical-complaint-resolution-process-flow-chart-1614c1a8-1de3-4299-9668-594c174e957b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/thumbnails.venngage.com\/template\/1614c1a8-1de3-4299-9668-594c174e957b.png\" alt=\"Medical Complaint Resolution Process Flow Chart Template\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/medical-complaint-resolution-process-flow-chart-1614c1a8-1de3-4299-9668-594c174e957b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>We mentioned this flowchart earlier as a great example of a simple approach. That&#8217;s particularly notable considering that it&#8217;s also cross-functional thanks to the color-coded key distinguishing which teams or individuals will need to make each decision.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/health-and-safety-process-flow-chart-299d5bab-8801-458a-a9ce-68dcfe022983\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2106\" height=\"1118\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Flowchart-Examples-Cross-Functional-Health-Safety.png\" alt=\"Health and Safety Process Flow Chart Template\" class=\"wp-image-46095\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/health-and-safety-process-flow-chart-299d5bab-8801-458a-a9ce-68dcfe022983\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"circular\">Circular flowchart example<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many processes are circular in nature, meaning they repeat themselves again and again. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s useful to have a circular process flowchart template to visualize repeating processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a circular flowchart like this one to visualize the steps a lead takes to become a regular customer or, as this one does, visualize the revenue cycle of a doctor&#8217;s office.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/physician-revenue-cycle-flowchart-6c7d57d6-4618-4628-84cc-557dae452613\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/thumbnails.venngage.com\/template\/6c7d57d6-4618-4628-84cc-557dae452613.png\" alt=\"Physician Revenue Cycle Flowchart Template\" width=\"792\" height=\"612\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/physician-revenue-cycle-flowchart-6c7d57d6-4618-4628-84cc-557dae452613\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Here we see a slightly different approach to a circular flowchart. In this case, the content is similar, but the circle takes on a pie chart shape.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/healthcare-revenue-cycle-flowchart-fec0b95b-9760-4bb6-af08-4659132824be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/thumbnails.venngage.com\/template\/fec0b95b-9760-4bb6-af08-4659132824be.png\" alt=\"Healthcare Revenue Cycle Flowchart Template\" width=\"792\" height=\"612\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/healthcare-revenue-cycle-flowchart-fec0b95b-9760-4bb6-af08-4659132824be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fun\">Fun flowchart example<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While flowcharts are excellent tools for internal communication and organization, they are also popular among the general public. Pop culture, sports and lifestyle are all topic areas that lend themselves to flowcharts in content marketing or other external communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Help readers determine if they&#8217;re ready to buy a house with a fun process flowchart like this one. This type of content is useful for organizations in real estate, transportation, home design and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/teal-real-estate-flowchart-f94225fc-5787-4b52-9ef6-1ae19cf47851\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/thumbnails.venngage.com\/template\/f94225fc-5787-4b52-9ef6-1ae19cf47851.png\" alt=\"\nTeal Real Estate Flowchart Template\" width=\"612\" height=\"792\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/teal-real-estate-flowchart-f94225fc-5787-4b52-9ef6-1ae19cf47851\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>While flowcharts are known for their utility, they can also just be pure fun like this one. You can customize this fun flowchart for internal communications&nbsp;or resize it to use for social media.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/illustrative-decision-flowchart-a47a0eda-255e-45e1-a160-e49bc0f37258\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/thumbnails.venngage.com\/template\/a47a0eda-255e-45e1-a160-e49bc0f37258.png\" alt=\"Illustrative Decision Flowchart Template\" width=\"612\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/illustrative-decision-flowchart-a47a0eda-255e-45e1-a160-e49bc0f37258\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Use a process flowchart to engage in the cultural debate. And bonus points if you can be extra snarky with it, like this example that went viral on social media a few years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/how-to-tell-if-a-toy-is-for-boys-or-girls_n_4372629\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.huffpost.com\/gen\/1491849\/thumbs\/o-BOYS-GIRLS-TOYS-900.jpg?6\" alt=\"flowchart examples\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/how-to-tell-if-a-toy-is-for-boys-or-girls_n_4372629\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is\">What is a process flowchart?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A process flowchart, also known as a process flow diagram, is a type of flowchart that illustrates the steps involved in the completion of a task or process. In a process flowchart, various shapes and symbols represent different components of the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/best-flowchart-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flowchart software<\/a> can be particularly useful in creating and customizing these diagrams efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most commonly used <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/flowchart-symbols\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flowchart shapes<\/a> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Ovals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rectangles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diamonds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parallelograms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Circle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The invention of the flowchart can be traced back to husband-and-wife researchers Frank and Lillian Gilbreth, who in the early 1920s developed&nbsp;what they called a process chart to diagram and improve workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ssmancha.medium.com\/a-century-of-flowcharts-f425d38fef72\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/max\/700\/1*Ni39euvYnm80daQIxutB7g.png\" alt=\"flowchart symbols \"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ssmancha.medium.com\/a-century-of-flowcharts-f425d38fef72\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Process flowcharts soon caught on across many industries, particularly in computer science. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IBM used flowcharts to help engineers with early computer programming. Flowcharts have evolved along with businesses&#8217; needs, and modern flowcharts can cover just about any area.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/figure\/A-Computer-Science-Flowchart-Describing-the-Process-Flow-of-the-Application_fig3_333508336\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Jooyoung-Seo-2\/publication\/333508336\/figure\/fig3\/AS:764564417286145@1559297770521\/A-Computer-Science-Flowchart-Describing-the-Process-Flow-of-the-Application.png\" alt=\"ibm flowchart example \"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vice.com\/en\/article\/kbbd8w\/rip-frank-gilbreth-sr-father-of-the-flowchart-twelve-kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They can improve decision-making, allow for <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/process-diagramming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visualization of processes<\/a> or help organize the flow of information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most popular uses for flowcharts is to make decisions. Even when the topic is flowcharts themselves like in this example, the basic structure of a decision flowchart is simple and clear.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/yellow-icon-concept-flow-chart-4a626ec6-79a8-4c23-a4bb-656c0d97ce0b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/thumbnails.venngage.com\/template\/4a626ec6-79a8-4c23-a4bb-656c0d97ce0b.png\" alt=\"Yellow Icon Concept Flow Chart Template\" width=\"792\" height=\"612\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/yellow-icon-concept-flow-chart-4a626ec6-79a8-4c23-a4bb-656c0d97ce0b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Process and decision flowcharts can take on serious issues like this one that covers a disciplinary process. Similar to the previous example, lines and color variation are crucial aspects to ensuring the flow is obvious.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/financial-disciplinary-process-flowchart-76aa2c17-7e53-479a-8f64-735ab1bc5be3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/thumbnails.venngage.com\/template\/76aa2c17-7e53-479a-8f64-735ab1bc5be3.png\" alt=\"Financial Disciplinary Process Flowchart Template\" width=\"612\" height=\"844\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/financial-disciplinary-process-flowchart-76aa2c17-7e53-479a-8f64-735ab1bc5be3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Some flowcharts are designed to focus on information organization, others as <a href=\"https:\/\/thedigitalprojectmanager.com\/tools\/requirements-management-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resource management tools<\/a>. This sales pipeline flowchart example illustrates the steps involved in turning a lead into a sale, and the funnel-style flowchart keeps this complicated process on track<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/sales-prioritization-pipeline-flow-chart-8ed4c5b0-1697-4b48-bc71-18c0852372fe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/thumbnails.venngage.com\/template\/8ed4c5b0-1697-4b48-bc71-18c0852372fe.png\" alt=\"Sales Prioritization Pipeline Flow Chart Template\" width=\"612\" height=\"903\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/sales-prioritization-pipeline-flow-chart-8ed4c5b0-1697-4b48-bc71-18c0852372fe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/organizational-chart-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12+ Organizational Chart Examples and Templates<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to\">How do I make a flowchart with Venngage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Venngage&#8217;s Flowchart Maker is simple and easy to use. Within 5 simple steps, you can create dazzling flowcharts to organize your team and keep your projects on track. No design experience required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Sign up for a <strong>free<\/strong> Venngage account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/infograph.venngage.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">sign up<\/a> with your email, Gmail or Facebook account.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Venngage-Onboarding-Sign-Up-1024x580.png\" alt=\"Step 1: Sign up for a free Venngage account\" class=\"wp-image-88118\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Venngage-Onboarding-Sign-Up-1024x580.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Venngage-Onboarding-Sign-Up-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Venngage-Onboarding-Sign-Up-768x435.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Venngage-Onboarding-Sign-Up-1536x870.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Venngage-Onboarding-Sign-Up-2048x1160.png 2048w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Venngage-Onboarding-Sign-Up-730x414.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Select a flowchart template from our templates library<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from the ones we&#8217;ve shared above, we also offer hundreds of <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/flowchart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flowchart templates<\/a> that are easy to edit even if you have no design skills.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Flowchart-Examples-Flowchart-Templates-Page-Venngage-1024x575.png\" alt=\"Step 2: Select a flowchart template from our templates library\" class=\"wp-image-88121\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Flowchart-Examples-Flowchart-Templates-Page-Venngage-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Flowchart-Examples-Flowchart-Templates-Page-Venngage-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Flowchart-Examples-Flowchart-Templates-Page-Venngage-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Flowchart-Examples-Flowchart-Templates-Page-Venngage-1536x863.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Flowchart-Examples-Flowchart-Templates-Page-Venngage-2048x1151.png 2048w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Flowchart-Examples-Flowchart-Templates-Page-Venngage-730x410.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Start editing your flowchart <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of our templates are created with the simple drag-and-drop editor that lets you design in minutes, even if you have no design skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re also rolling out new smart templates with the smart&nbsp;diagram editor which makes it easy for you to add new nodes\/branches to your flowcharts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can add, edit, delete or drag nodes, texts, icons around in one click, and the node will automatically adjust to whatever content you add to it as well.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Venngage-Smart-Diagram-Add-Delete-Branches.gif\" alt=\"Step 3: Start editing your flowchart \" class=\"wp-image-46106\" width=\"700\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Liven up your flowchart with icons, illustrations and branding elements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer over 40,000 icons and illustrations for you to visualize any information you want on your flowchart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you upgrade to a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Business<\/a> account, you can enjoy <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/my-brand-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">My Brand Kit<\/a>\u2014the one-click branding kit that lets you upload your logo and apply brand colors and fonts to any design.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Venngage-My-Brand-Kit-Brand-Color-2-1024x575.png\" alt=\"Step 4: Liven up your flowchart with icons, illustrations and branding elements\" class=\"wp-image-88125\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Venngage-My-Brand-Kit-Brand-Color-2-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Venngage-My-Brand-Kit-Brand-Color-2-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Venngage-My-Brand-Kit-Brand-Color-2-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Venngage-My-Brand-Kit-Brand-Color-2-1536x863.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Venngage-My-Brand-Kit-Brand-Color-2-2048x1150.png 2048w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Venngage-My-Brand-Kit-Brand-Color-2-730x410.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Share a public link for free or upgrade to download<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you upgrade, you can download your flowchart in PNG, PDF, Interactive PDF or PowerPoint format\u2014if you want to use it for your presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Concept-Map-Maker-LP-Download-1024x575.png\" alt=\"Step 5: Share a public link for free or upgrade to download\" class=\"wp-image-88126\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Concept-Map-Maker-LP-Download-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Concept-Map-Maker-LP-Download-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Concept-Map-Maker-LP-Download-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Concept-Map-Maker-LP-Download-1536x863.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Concept-Map-Maker-LP-Download-2048x1150.png 2048w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Concept-Map-Maker-LP-Download-730x410.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use process flowcharts to simplify your business communications <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Explaining how things get done in your organization only goes so far. 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