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.