We discovered the real workflow during lunch conversations.

📰 Dev.to · Vishal Koriya

Discover the difference between official and real workflows in an organization and learn to identify them

intermediate Published 22 May 2026
Action Steps
  1. Map the official workflow using tools like flowcharts or diagrams
  2. Observe and record the real workflow through conversations and observations
  3. Compare the official and real workflows to identify discrepancies
  4. Analyze the reasons behind the differences between the two workflows
  5. Implement changes to align the official workflow with the real workflow
Who Needs to Know This

Developers, product managers, and team leads can benefit from understanding the real workflow to improve processes and productivity

Key Insight

💡 The real workflow often differs from the official workflow, and understanding this difference is key to improving processes

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