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Lean & Agile Playbook v.2.01 – modified MAY2016
Value Stream Mapping
A visual representation of the overall operational process from start to finish, providing an
opportunity to identify gaps, potential inefficiencies, spins, and identifying strong value
points to promote idea generation for process change improvements.
Essential:
+ The target service
+ A current state value stream map illustrating current steps, delays and
information flows required to deliver the target service
+ Assess the current state value stream map in terms of creating flow and
eliminating waste
+ Construct a future state value stream map. Creating a value stream map that
demonstrates the desired outcome or process