process-audit

name: process-audit description: Review process health and bottlenecks role_groups: [operations] jtbd: | Processes break down over time but you don't know where. This gathers feedback on a process, identifies bottlenecks or friction, suggests improvements, and documents current vs. desired state so you can fix what's broken. time_investment: "20-30 minutes per process"

Purpose

Audit process health, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements.

Usage

• /process-audit [process-name] - Audit specific process

Steps

1. Define the process:

   • What process are we reviewing?
   • What's the intended outcome?

2. Gather feedback:

   • Search meeting notes for mentions
   • Identify process participants
   • Common complaints or friction points

3. Map current state:

   • Current steps
   • Time spent per step
   • Handoffs and dependencies
   • Failure points

4. Identify issues:

   • Bottlenecks
   • Unnecessary steps
   • Missing automation
   • Communication gaps

5. Recommend improvements:

   • Quick wins
   • Longer-term fixes
   • Owner for changes

Output Format

# Process Audit: [Process Name]

**Date:** [Today]
**Participants:** [Roles involved]

## Current State
[How process works today]

## Issues Identified
1. [Bottleneck/Issue] - Impact: [Description]

## Recommendations
### Quick Wins
- [Improvement] - Impact: [Benefit]

### Longer-term
- [Improvement] - Requires: [Resources]

## Implementation Plan
- [ ] [Action 1] - Owner: [Name] - Due: [Date]