Use an oval to represent the

beginning and end of the

process. This indicates
START/END where the workflow begins
PROCESS and ends.

DIAGRAM
Use a rectangle to represent a
specific task, activity, or
PROCESS process. Write a brief
description inside the rectangle
to identify the activity.
These diagrams
are commonly
used in process Use a rhombus to represent a
decision in the process. The flow
management, lines leave the rhombus and lead
engineering,
project planning,
DECISION to the different options that can
result from the decision. Label the
arrows with the available options.
and other fields to
understand and
communicate how Use a small circle to connect
a process works. two parts of the process flow
CONNECTOR that are separate on the
page, but are related.

Use arrows to connect

symbols and show the
FLOW ARROW direction of the workflow.