BPMN-style process template

This starter is a simple BPMN-style flow: a start, a task, an approval decision, and an end. It is not a BPMN 2.0 model. There are no pools, message flows, or the event catalog. FlowSimp is completely free to use — no sign-up required.

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What is on the canvas

Start and End circles, standing in for start and end events.
Submit request and Notify employee as tasks.
Approved? as a decision, with Yes and No arrows.
A return path when the request is sent back.

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Edit the flow

Open the BPMN-style template.
Rename the task to the work your team actually does.
Keep one decision diamond unless you truly have a second question.
If several roles are involved, move the steps into the swimlane diagram.

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