Top 4 Reasons for Broken Business Processes

These are the most common workflow issues we uncover during process mapping sessions with Seattle-area businesses:

Unmet Needs

It is important to know what is required by each person performing tasks within the process. Unmet needs create rework and delays in the process when team members are not provided with the proper elements (information, product, etc.) that allow them to complete their process tasks. The needs of each team member must be clearly defined to ensure process effectiveness. Process mapping help with identifying the needs of people performing the work within processes as well as people impacted by the process.

Poor process communication

Considering that most processes flow across departments – and even out to suppliers/vendors – communication within the process is critical to its success. When conducting process mapping, it is important to identify critical communication points in the process, the methods of communication utilized and communication content. Poor process communication creates unnecessary delays, employee and customer frustration – possibly leading to revenue decline as well as unnecessary employee turnover.

The process does not fit the current business status

When a company grows, the processes are often not updated to accommodate the additional volume created by the growth. Bottlenecks are often the result when consideration is not given to infrastructure requirements. Once again, delays appear in the process – which can lead to – you guessed it – employee and customer frustration . Process mapping allows one to identify adjustment opportunities required to meet the current business status.

Process results are not measured/monitored

Quite often, process performance is either not measured or not consistently monitored. It is a must to determine key performance indicators(KPIs) for critical processes – especially those connected to revenue generation and customer experience – then consistently monitor performance. A process mapping expert can assist in determining what is to be measured within the process.

Why Seattle Companies Hire Us for Process Mapping

Seattle companies — especially tech-enabled businesses, professional services firms, agencies, logistics operations, and B2B service providers — partner with us because they want:

Clear, documented workflows instead of ad-hoc methods
Better coordination across teams, offices, and time zones
Fewer recurring issues, delays, and escalations
Faster, more structured onboarding for new hires
Less reliance on a few “go-to” people for process knowledge
Processes that can support ambitious growth goals

Our Process Mapping Approach

Step 1 — Pre-Mapping Assessment

We review your existing workflows, tools, and team structure to understand your current challenges and priorities.

Step 2 — Live Working Session

We conduct a live, collaborative process mapping session with your team (delivered virtually for Seattle companies), capturing each step, decision, and handoff in your process.

Step 3 — Documentation & Redesign

Your workflow is transformed into a clear visual process map with defined ownership, responsibilities, and specific improvement opportunities.

Step 4 — Final Workflow Package

You receive the process map, an SOP-ready outline, and practical recommendations to strengthen consistency and efficiency.

Who This Is For

This service is ideal for Seattle businesses experiencing:

Inconsistent ways of doing day-to-day work
Confusion around who owns each step of the process
Repeated client issues, rework, or missed expectations
Onboarding that feels improvised or varies by manager
Over-reliance on a few key people for process knowledge
Growth that is stressing existing operations and systems

Serving Seattle and Surrounding Areas (Virtually)

We support teams across the greater Seattle area through virtual process mapping sessions, including:

Seattle
Bellevue
Redmond
Kirkland
Renton
Tukwila
Shoreline
Lynnwood
Bothell
Everett

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Serving Clients in Additional Cities

We support organizations across the U.S. with process mapping, SOP development, and workflow improvement. Explore our additional service areas:

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer process mapping for Seattle businesses?

Yes. We work with Seattle-area companies through virtual process mapping sessions designed for hybrid and distributed teams.

Are you experienced with remote and hybrid workflows?

Yes. We frequently work with remote and hybrid teams and focus on building processes that work across locations and time zones.

What types of Seattle businesses do you work with?

We support small and mid-sized businesses in tech-enabled services, professional services, agencies, logistics, and other service-based industries.

How long does a process mapping session take?

Most workflows take 2–4 hours to map, depending on complexity and the number of people involved.

Do you help create SOPs after mapping?

Yes — our SOP development services turn your mapped workflows into clear, step-by-step documentation your team can use for training and daily work.