Your process can be linked to other processes in a number of ways, showing the relationship between processes or linking them into a longer sequence or ‘mega’ process.

In each case, you can connect an existing process, or create a new one to link, adding a ‘shell’ process you can come back to and fill out later.

Linked Processes

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Process Link

Process links connect processes that occur in sequence. This is useful if you have a step in your process that is too complex to capture in an activity. You can expand a linked process in the Map view to see the additional steps.

Conditional Process Link

Conditional processes are a sequence of extra steps that only apply in certain circumstances. It’s an ‘if needed’ step, not part of the usual process, but more complex than can be covered in a note.

Decision Link

You can add a decision diamond into your process for major decision points. Decision links can lead to an alternate process, or to an activity when the resulting alternate flow can be contained in a single step.

Parallel Processes and Activities