What’s a key output of walking through the process?

Gaining clarity on existing workflows is a key output of walking through the process because this activity allows individuals and teams to observe how tasks and responsibilities are currently distributed and executed. By mapping out the workflow, participants can identify bottlenecks, redundancies, or inefficiencies that may exist. This thorough understanding helps to enhance communication among team members and provides a comprehensive view of how processes operate. Moreover, it lays the groundwork for improvements and optimizations to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness. Understanding workflows is essential for making informed decisions about changes that may lead to better outcomes and improved performance in processes.

While understanding potential product outcomes, identifying resources needed, and creating a competitive analysis can be useful in different contexts, they are not direct results of the process walkthrough itself, which is primarily focused on assessing and comprehending the current state of workflows.