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The power of visual communication
Research shows that visual communication, instead of just text-based communication, provides an extremely effective way to share ideas, information, and processes. In this article, you will learn how to leverage the benefits of visuals on your team with simple visual communication.
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Solve issues faster with the root cause analysis process
Root cause analysis refers to any problem-solving method used to trace an issue back to its origin. Learn how to complete a root cause analysis—we've even included templates to get you started.
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GDPR Compliance: What it is, How to Get Ready, and How to Streamline Compliance Processes
This quick overview of GDPR answers all of your basic questions about compliance, and provides free resources and strategies to streamline compliance. You'll learn about what GDPR is, what you need to do to be compliant, how GDPR affects your company long-term and how you can streamline GDPR documentation and processes.
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How you can use creative problem solving at work
Sometimes you're faced with challenges that traditional problem solving can't fix. Creative problem solving encourages you to find new, creative ways of thinking that can help you overcome the issue at hand more quickly.
How to brainstorm: 4 ways to get the creative juices flowing
Brainstorming can promote problem-solving and innovative thinking to bring the best ideas forward. Follow these four steps and learn how to brainstorm ideas like a pro.
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7 essential steps to create a process improvement plan [+templates]
No matter how good the idea, changes won't last without a solid process improvement plan in place. Learn the essential steps involved with every process improvement plan.
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UML diagram templates and examples
UML diagrams may seem complicated, but the process of building one doesn't have to be. Get started with one of the UML templates available from Lucidchart. We've got class, component, object, activity, sequence, and use case diagrams all ready for you.
What is gap analysis? 4 steps and examples to use
A strong gap analysis process allows professionals to determine where their businesses are—and where they want it to be. To perform a gap analysis, follow these four simple steps.
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Teaching Kids to Code with Lucidchart
Learn how April Carpenter, a Project Lead the Way Computer Science teacher, uses Lucidchart to teach students with no background in coding how to design and write code.
How to define strategy using Porter’s Five Forces
What is strategy? According to Michael Porter, it's “choosing a different set of activities to deliver a unique mix of value.” Learn about Porter's Five Forces to understand your competition and find your position in the market.
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The ultimate goal setting process: 7 steps to creating better goals
The process of making a goal forces you to think about the journey instead of just the destination. Take a look at the steps below to get started.
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Why incorporate Agile testing into your production process
In Agile testing, a dedicated team of QA specialists test and check for issues throughout the process, not just at the end. Learn more about Agile testing, including benefits, key principles, and testing methods.
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