Process Mapping with AI

A prompt pattern for using AI to generate a step-by-step process map from a description, highlighting decision points, actors, inputs, and outputs in a structured format.

Syntax

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Map the following process as a step-by-step flow:

[describe the process in plain language]

For each step include:
- Actor (who does it)
- Input (what is needed)
- Action (what is done)
- Output (what is produced)
- Decision point (yes/no branch if applicable)

Example

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Map the process: A customer submits a support ticket.

Step 1: Actor: Customer | Input: Issue description | Action: Submits form | Output: Ticket created | Decision: None
Step 2: Actor: System | Input: Ticket | Action: Auto-assigns priority | Output: Priority label | Decision: High priority? → Escalate
Step 3: Actor: Support agent | Input: Ticket | Action: Reviews and responds | Output: Reply sent | Decision: Resolved? → Close or Reassign