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Current-State Process Map

Q: How long does "Current-State Process Map" take?

This exercise takes about 60 minutes, practiced in a group in a Action format.

Q: When will I notice the effect of "Current-State Process Map"?

You find <20% of time is actually value-add. In the short term: In a month, drop 3 "no-value" steps, save hours/week.

Q: Is "Current-State Process Map" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Value Stream Mapping (James Womack, Daniel Jones (1996)). Womack & Jones — Lean Thinking (1996) introduced Value Stream Mapping as core tool of Lean Enterprise Institute.

Q: Is "Current-State Process Map" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

“Current-State Process Map” is a short 60-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Administrative domain. Map the process as-is (not as-wished): every step, decision, delay. Immediate effect: You find <20% of time is actually value-add. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Map the process as-is (not as-wished): every step, decision, delay.

60 min Advanced

Goal

Surface "hidden steps" that eat time but no one sees due to familiarity.

Steps

1

Pick one process (e.g., receive client order to delivery).

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You find <20% of time is actually value-add.

Evidence base

School: Value Stream Mapping

Founders: James Womack · Daniel Jones (1996)

Womack & Jones — Lean Thinking (1996) introduced Value Stream Mapping as core tool of Lean Enterprise Institute.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Current-State Process Map" take?

This exercise takes about 60 minutes, practiced in a group in a Action format.

When will I notice the effect of "Current-State Process Map"?

You find <20% of time is actually value-add. In the short term: In a month, drop 3 "no-value" steps, save hours/week.

Is "Current-State Process Map" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Value Stream Mapping (James Womack, Daniel Jones (1996)). Womack & Jones — Lean Thinking (1996) introduced Value Stream Mapping as core tool of Lean Enterprise Institute.

Is "Current-State Process Map" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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