Diagramming (20 articles)
How to create a process map: A 6-step guide with a real-world example
Every organization faces workflow inefficiencies at some point. Tasks pile up, deadlines slip and confusion sets in, leaving team members uncertain about their roles and goals unmet. Process mapping is… Continue readingMay 12, 2025 • 16 min read![The process mapping guide: types, steps & use cases [expert breakdown]](https://cdn-proxy.slickplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Covers-680x580.jpg)
The process mapping guide: types, steps & use cases [expert breakdown]
Your team’s drowning in inefficiencies, missing deadlines with tasks piling up and you have team members who aren’t sure what they’re supposed to be doing. Sound familiar? Process mapping helps… Continue readingBy Ian LawsonMay 5, 2025 • 12 min read
Top process mapping tools in 2025 – ranked & reviewed
Are broken workflows quietly costing your team time, money, and momentum? If your processes feel clunky or your team keeps hitting the same roadblocks, it might be time for a… Continue readingApril 29, 2025 • 11 min read![How to create a flowchart [visual guide + free templates]](https://cdn-proxy.slickplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Covers-min-680x580.jpg)
How to create a flowchart [visual guide + free templates]
A flowchart is a type of diagram used to visualize all the steps in a process from start to finish. Simple, no? Good news, it’s as easy to make a… Continue readingBy Ian LawsonApril 22, 2025 • 10 min read
Best flowchart software – 10 expert picks for 2025
Whether you’re mapping complex processes, sketching network diagrams or just brainstorming new user flows for your site, the right flowchart software is going to make life a lot easier. From… Continue readingBy Ian LawsonApril 7, 2025 • 10 min read
User stories: templates, tips & how to write a user story (with examples)
User stories are short, simple descriptions of software features written from the user’s perspective. They’re a powerful tool for turning vague ideas into actionable plans, helping teams deliver real value… Continue readingUpdated March 10, 2025 • 17 min read
User story mapping: 5 steps to better product development
User story mapping is a way for Agile teams to work together visually, organizing simple descriptions of what users need, called user stories, into a map that follows the user’s… Continue readingFebruary 12, 2025 • 18 min read
How to make a UML class diagram (and others) with examples
Understanding systems is what UML diagrams are all about. Whether it’s a UML class diagram, a sequence diagram or any of the other 10+ out there, there’s a method to… Continue readingUpdated March 12, 2025 • 11 min read
Process map vs flowchart: what’s the difference between them?
Have you ever struggled to understand a complex workflow or wished there was a way to easily visualize the various steps in a process? Enter process maps and flowcharts, two… Continue readingUpdated April 30, 2025 • 8 min read
Lean, Six Sigma & Lean Six Sigma process mapping (+ templates)
Upgrade your business by improving processes, reducing errors and eliminating waste — that’s the idea behind Six Sigma and Lean methodology. Whether you’re in products or services, making processes better,… Continue readingUpdated May 5, 2025 • 8 min read
How to create a network diagram: easily draw network diagrams with Slickplan
Need to see your entire network in one place? Make a network diagram. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to create a network diagram, and whether you draw… Continue readingBy Sean LeSuerUpdated April 7, 2025 • 7 min read
How to create an affinity diagram: make affinity diagrams easily with Slickplan
Picture this; in front of you is a mountain of data or brainstorming ideas that feel impossible to process, organize and act on. You know there are conclusions and insights… Continue readingBy Sean LeSuerUpdated March 12, 2025 • 6 min read
What is a decision tree (parts, types & algorithm examples)
What is a decision tree and what are decision trees used for are two pretty common questions asked when talking about flowcharts. Since you’re here, they’ve likely crossed your mind,… Continue readingBy Sean LeSuerAugust 21, 2023 • 11 min read
Concept development in the product development process (plus examples)
The best products somehow seem to perfectly solve a problem. Where every feature feels like it’s tailor-made to make whatever you’re working on easier. Those aren’t accidents. Concept development in… Continue readingUpdated September 5, 2024 • 10 min read
How to make a decision tree: easily create decision tree charts with Slickplan
Building a decision tree can be the foundation for any situation where the options seem endless. Fortunately, learning how to make a decision tree is a simple and straightforward process… Continue readingBy Ian LawsonUpdated April 7, 2025 • 8 min read
How to make an organizational chart: easily create org charts with Slickplan
If your boss just asked you to create an org chart, you wouldn’t be the first person to Google "how to make an organizational chart". That might even be how… Continue readingBy Ian LawsonUpdated April 7, 2025 • 9 min read
How to make a Venn diagram: easily create Venn diagrams with Slickplan
Drawing up Venn diagrams is a great way to better understand how various ideas, objects, etc relate to each other. They create quick clarity and are exceptionally easy to interpret.… Continue readingBy Ian LawsonUpdated April 7, 2025 • 9 min read
How to create a concept map: easily make conceptual maps with Slickplan
Concept maps are wonderfully powerful tools for visualizing concepts, organizing & generating ideas and clarifying connections. In this article, we’ll take you through how to create a concept map, giving… Continue readingBy Ian LawsonUpdated November 13, 2023 • 9 min read
Mood Boards: Don’t Skip This Step in the Web Design Process
Mood boards are to designers what outlines are to writers. They are a way to collect and organize the thoughts and ideas for a design project; from color palettes to typography. Mood boards help designers and stakeholders visualize where a project is going, before it even starts. You can make your mood board physical or digital, either way, using a mood board is ideal for communicating a project’s visual direction and is more effective than a verbal discussion. Continue readingBy Jenn MarieUpdated August 4, 2022 • 9 min read
How Empathy Maps Can Revitalize Your UX
Is your website failing to impress your users? If so, it might be time to focus on improving your user experience. Typically, that means user research in the form of usability testing, focus groups, and direct-request feedback. But sometimes, that just isn’t enough. While there are many ways to learn about your user, communicating what you’ve learned to everyone on your team can be more of a challenge. Continue readingBy Jenn MarieUpdated August 1, 2024 • 8 min read