BPMN Template

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How to use the BPMN Basic Template

You can use our basic template and edit it according to your organization’s needs. No matter the type of business or process you are mapping, there are some common considerations for all BPMN diagrams.

Here are some fundamentals found in the template:

1. Swimlanes for each participant or department

The template is set up using swimlanes, which can be used to represent different departments or teams. That way, you quickly see which functions are involved in each step and what they are accountable for.

2. Symbols and objects to identify flows

Objects in the BPMN basic template can signal flows, events, or activities. For example, rectangles represent actions or activities in the flow. Diamonds show that the flow can go in several directions. Circles represent the beginning, end, or change in the process.

3. Connection between the objects

Use arrows to connect the flow objects. Solid arrow lines represent a sequence (the order in which actions need to be taken). Dashed line arrows represent information shared between departments. Dotted line arrows show that a note is associated with a particular event or step.

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BPMN Template

How to use the BPMN Basic Template

1. Swimlanes for each participant or department

2. Symbols and objects to identify flows

3. Connection between the objects

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