process-design

Map current workflows, diagnose waste, and design future-state processes with SLAs.

7|2|Updated Mar 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AndurilCode/craftwork --skill process-design-andurilcode
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Skill: process-design
Source: https://github.com/AndurilCode/craftwork/tree/main/skills/process-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AndurilCode/craftwork --skill process-design-andurilcode

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Process design helps you fix slow, error-prone, or frustrating workflows by mapping how work actually happens, identifying waste and handoff friction, and redesigning a future state with clear ownership and SLAs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Current-state process mapping: Capture each step’s action, role owner, triggers, outputs, cycle time, wait time, and value classification (value-creating, necessary non-value, or pure waste).
  • Waste-based redesign: Apply Lean’s eight wastes (waiting, handoffs, overprocessing, defects, overproduction, motion, transport, unused talent) to prioritize what to eliminate, combine, parallelize, simplify, and feedback-loop.
  • Ownership, SLAs, and transition planning: Define step owners, process owner accountability, max wait targets, and a safe transition plan using sequencing and parallel run with measurable metrics.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to redesign your workflow by mapping the current process, classifying waste, and producing a future-state plan with ownership, SLAs, and a phased transition strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions about process-design

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I redesign a slow workflow to reduce bottlenecks and handoff friction?

Workflow redesign starts by mapping the current state to document step triggers, outputs, cycle time, and wait time. You then apply Lean waste categorization to eliminate friction and build a future state with clear ownership and SLAs.

What is Lean waste categorization and when do I need it for process design?

Lean waste categorization identifies eight workflow inefficiencies: waiting, handoffs, overprocessing, defects, overproduction, motion, transport, and unused talent. You need it when diagnosing slow, error-prone, or confusing operational processes.

How do I define ownership and SLAs for cross-team pipelines?

Defining ownership and SLAs requires assigning step owners and overall process owner accountability, then setting maximum wait time targets. This clarifies end-to-end ownership for cross-team pipelines where accountability was previously unclear.

Can I use this approach for automation planning and new capability rollouts?

Yes, process design applies to automation planning and new capability rollouts where end-to-end ownership is unclear. It maps current operations and produces a phased transition plan with measurable metrics to guide implementation.

What is the best way to transition from a current process to a redesigned future state?

The best way to transition is using a phased plan with sequencing and parallel run strategies. This ensures a safe shift to the redesigned workflow while tracking measurable metrics to validate improvements.