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==Definition==
 
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==Summary==
 
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A Process map is graphical documentation of one or several [[Business process|processes]] created using [[Process mapping|process mapping]]. It provides an organisation with a possibility to improve its understanding of its operations.
  
 
==Description==
 
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===Structure of process map===
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Process map is a graphical representation of the output of [[Process mapping|process mapping]], and documents one or several [[Business process|processes]] of an organization. It contains information about
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* inputs and outputs of the process in question
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* requirements of the process
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* sequence of steps of sub-processes
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* interaction between other processes
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* definition of a successful completion of the process
  
A competency map is a representation of the result of [[Organizational competency mapping|competency mapping]]. The information represented in a competency map enables an organization to identify its needs and its current stage in order to identify an action plan for [[Competency management|competency management]].
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Process map may be depicted, for example, in a form of a flow chart, see Fig 1.
  
The representation of the competency map can be in many forms including diagrams, graphics, lists, databases or collections of data.
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===Benefits of process map===
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Clear documentation of [[Business process|processes]] provides an organisation with a better understanding of its own functions and [[Operation|operations]] and improves [[Management system|management system]].
  
===Examples of competency maps===
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===[[Process mapping|Creating a process map]]===
[[Knowledge map]]
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[[File:Process-map.PNG|thumb|right|500px|Fig 1. Example of a process map]]
  
 
==Related articles==
 
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Latest revision as of 09:24, 21 December 2015


Definition

A special web page that organizes access to all of the online resources relating to a topic, similar to providing a ‘one-stop shop’.

Summary

A Process map is graphical documentation of one or several processes created using process mapping. It provides an organisation with a possibility to improve its understanding of its operations.

Description

Structure of process map

Process map is a graphical representation of the output of process mapping, and documents one or several processes of an organization. It contains information about

  • inputs and outputs of the process in question
  • requirements of the process
  • sequence of steps of sub-processes
  • interaction between other processes
  • definition of a successful completion of the process

Process map may be depicted, for example, in a form of a flow chart, see Fig 1.

Benefits of process map

Clear documentation of processes provides an organisation with a better understanding of its own functions and operations and improves management system.

Creating a process map

Fig 1. Example of a process map

Related articles

Map

Process mapping

Business process