FlowSwift University
Welcome! Here you'll find detailed guides and video tutorials to help you master every feature of the FlowSwift toolkit.
Welcome to FlowSwift!
A complete walkthrough of the FlowSwift interface, including how to use the AI Assistant, save your work, and export professional documents.
Using the Improvement Project Workflow
Learn how to use the guided workflow to go from a problem statement to a full set of improvement artifacts, including a 5 Whys, Process Map, and RACI chart.
Building a Swimlane Process Map
Learn to map complex cross-functional processes, showing who does what. This guide covers adding swimlanes, steps, and using the AI assistant.
Creating a Linear Flowchart
Master the basics with a simple, sequential flowchart. We'll cover adding steps, connecting them, and using the 'Edit Diagram' mode for manual layouts.
Creating a Top-Down Flowchart
Learn to build a simple top-to-bottom flowchart, perfect for outlining high-level procedural steps in a clear, vertical sequence.
Designing a Hierarchical Map
Visualize organizational charts or work breakdown structures. Learn to add nodes and establish parent-child relationships for a clear structural view.
Mapping a Circular Process
Represent continuous improvement cycles or recurring workflows. This guide covers setting up stages in a continuous loop.
Mastering the 5 Whys Analysis
Use the AI-guided mode for discovery or the manual mode to analyze existing findings. A step-by-step guide to finding a problem's root cause.
Brainstorming with a Cause & Effect Diagram
Build a comprehensive Fishbone diagram. Learn to define the main 'Effect', add and edit cause categories, and populate them with potential causes.
Structured Problem Solving with A3 Reports
Learn how to use the A3 Report generator for a complete problem-solving narrative, from background and goals to countermeasures and follow-up.
Clarifying Roles with a RACI Matrix
Eliminate confusion in your projects. This tutorial shows you how to add tasks and roles and assign R, A, C, and I values to define responsibilities.
Defining Scope with a SIPOC Diagram
A quick guide to creating a high-level process overview of Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, and Customers to set project boundaries.
Analyzing Flow with a Value Stream Map
This guide walks you through creating a VSM to identify waste, adding process and inventory blocks, and inputting metrics to calculate total lead time.
Documenting with Standard Work Instructions
Learn to create clear, printable work instructions. This tutorial covers adding steps, key points, and images to document best practices.
Building Visual Work Instructions
Create step-by-step guides where showing is better than telling. Learn to upload screenshots and add detailed text for clear, visual documentation.