What is a Swimlane Map?
A Swimlane Map is a process map that separates process steps by function, department or individual. Each lane represents a different department or individual. The process map is called a swimlane because the map resembles a pool with lanes identifying the different groups in the process.
Swimlane Map Template
Recommended Resource: LucidChart
Alternative process mapping App (with a free version). This is a web-based application for constructing flow charts and process maps.Click here to connect to LucidChart.
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