With a focus on how the business operates at a high level, logical data flow diagrams are a great starting point, providing the outline needed to create more detailed physical data flow diagrams.

Microsoft Visio makes it extremely easy to create this type of diagram. In this example, we will create a simple flow diagram to show what will happen during a team meeting to discuss a new idea ...

Checking and rechecking are also necessary, as an incorrect diagram can create serious errors. Examples of errors include forgetting to include a data flow or pointing an arrow in the wrong direction.