Process Map
The Map is the visual view of a process.
It shows the steps in the process and the connections between them. The map is intended to stay structured and readable rather than behave like an unrestricted whiteboard.
Step types
Section titled “Step types”Oroko’s canonical process format supports five step types:
- Start — where the process begins.
- Activity — a piece of work or action in the process.
- Decision — a point where the flow can branch based on an outcome.
- Subprocess — a step that represents a lower-level process or grouped flow.
- End — where the process ends.
Connections
Section titled “Connections”Connections define how one step leads to another.
A connection links a source step to a destination step and can include a label where the branch or transition needs explanation.
Step information
Section titled “Step information”A step can carry supporting information such as its name, description, role, system, duration, notes and position.
The map should still remain the visual overview. Use the process’s other views where broader documentation belongs.
Process variants
Section titled “Process variants”The same process can contain multiple variants, including Current State and Future State.
Each variant has its own steps and connections, allowing the team to describe different versions of the process structure without mixing them into one map.