"How" you build is more important than "What" you build.

🔄 Three levels of workflow

Cliff Brake October 31, 2025 #workflow #process #collaboration #organization #team

There are three levels of workflow:

  1. Personal (what you do to get things done)
  2. Department/Discipline (How multiple people who do the same thing get things done – Example: PCB design)
  3. Cross-functional (How people who do different jobs interact - Example: Engineering, Support, Manufacturing, Sales, and Marketing)

Effective workflow is increasingly difficult to implement as you go from 1 to 3, as perspectives, needs, and comfort with various tools differ more. But cross-functional workflows are also where the greatest value lies.