A novel process management hack is “process time-lapse mapping,” where you record a process in real-time (via video or detailed logs) and review it like a time-lapse to spot inefficiencies. This reveals surprising bottlenecks—like excessive back-and-forth in approvals or redundant data checks—that employees might not notice in the moment. For instance, a time-lapse might show a team waiting hours for a single sign-off, prompting a streamlined workflow that saves days over months.
