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Process Mapping method illustration showing its working structure
Operations
Process Mapping
A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
Paper illustration of a team retrospective with three separate Start, Stop, and Continue areas and a shared action list.
Agile
Start Stop Continue
Purposedifferent
With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots.arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes.When a team wants to deliberately adjust its working behavior, it makes habits visible and assessable. It focuses on concrete changes instead of diffuse mood.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h1-2 Tage30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-101-43-12
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement BacklogArchitecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment ViewStart Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions
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ProcessOperationsImprovement
ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection
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