Ever feel like you’re playing a game of hide-and-seek with your project documentation? You waste hours digging through folders and chasing down stakeholders for access, plummeting your momentum.
According to a recent study commissioned by Lucid, the top barrier to following processes is simply not knowing where to find documentation.
Insert: process repository.
Think of a process repository as your organization’s single source of truth, providing a centralized home for every workflow and strategy. Building one can initially be a heavy lift, but it has a big payout.
Process repositories connect knowledge silos and ensure that when experts move on, their insights stay. Here is a high-level overview of how to build a repository within your organization that actually sticks:
- Organize and evaluate: Mirror your existing department structure or value streams so the navigation feels intuitive, then break broad processes into manageable subprocesses.
- Standardize for consistency: Use shared templates, custom shape libraries, and clear naming conventions so everyone speaks the same visual language.
- Govern and refine: Appoint a single repository owner but empower your SMEs to suggest real-time updates.
Centralizing your knowledge in Lucid is more than just saving files; it's building a culture of alignment where every team member can collaborate with total confidence.
I dive in deeper on this topic in a recent article, so head over there to learn more.
What are your best tips for process documentation?
