Flowchart encodes values as topology of labelled boxes and directed edges. Frank Gilbreth process charts, 1921; ANSI/ISO flowchart symbols later.
In reports, ads and assignments it fits decisions, loops and hand-offs in a procedure. Skip it when the structure is a hierarchy or a free brainstorm.
This page gathers anatomy, fit, craft, failure modes and work / ads / school recipes for Flowchart.
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Seven chapters
The idea
Boxes and arrows for a process — the assignment classic that still runs operations decks. History. decisions, loops and hand-offs in a procedure.
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Anatomy
Boxes and arrows for a process — the assignment classic that still runs operations decks. Mark. decisions, loops and hand-offs in a procedure.
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When to use
Boxes and arrows for a process — the assignment classic that still runs operations decks. Fit. decisions, loops and hand-offs in a procedure.
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Craft
Boxes and arrows for a process — the assignment classic that still runs operations decks. Rules. decisions, loops and hand-offs in a procedure.
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Mistakes
Boxes and arrows for a process — the assignment classic that still runs operations decks. Failure modes. decisions, loops and hand-offs in a procedure.
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Studio
Boxes and arrows for a process — the assignment classic that still runs operations decks. Work. decisions, loops and hand-offs in a procedure.
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Tools
Boxes and arrows for a process — the assignment classic that still runs operations decks. Software. decisions, loops and hand-offs in a procedure.
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The weekly and quarterly pack — bars, waterfalls and tiles that a manager can read in four minutes.
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