- Clearly defined beginning and end points. This can help prevent "scope creep" during the mapping process.
- The level of detail. This will require some guesswork in determining the appropriate level of detail. Too little and the team will likely miss critical opportunities. Too much and team members will get bogged down and effectively lose sight of "the forest through the trees." This discussion should consider the intended result of the mapping process.
Iterating through this process as projects close and new ones begin will continually add and improve the process map, making it a living document that can support both strategic thinking and tactical planning and bridge both areas in a powerful way.