When it comes to explaining a workflow, process, or a way of doing things, few tools are as effective as a flowchart.
A clear flowchart or diagram will go much further than your words in explaining the steps.
What Makes a Good Flowchart?
- Using the right layout option
(vertical vs horizontal, linear vs circular, including decision points or not) - Including icons, labels, or color-coded paths
- Allowing easy customization of steps
Creating a flowchart from scratch can be time-consuming, so here are a few flowchart templates to help.
Use These Templates to Visualize Your Own Workflow
1. Simple 3-Step Process
Showing high-level overviews
• Client onboarding in three key phases
• Morning, midday, evening routines in a productivity webinar
• Overview of project kick-off steps
2. Quirky Hand-Illustrated Workflow with Yes/No Paths
This one’s fun and eye-catching. Use for decision trees with humor
• “Should this be a meeting?” flowcharts
• Internal training with lighthearted tone
• Workshop icebreaker or demo
3. Flowchart with Two Decision Points
Use for flows with yes/no logic
• Customer support escalation procedures
• IT issue resolution paths
• Workflow automations
4. Circular/Repeatable Process
Show ongoing or iterative processes
• Agile sprint cycles
• Feedback loops
• Monthly content planning
5. 7-Step Workflow With Levels
Use for processes with levels or phases
• Recruitment pipelines
• Project phases, each with different steps
Whether you're a project manager, HR lead, or operations director, you'll find layouts that help you visualize your processes. Explore the rest of our flowchart templates.