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Lean Process Redesign Canvas

Problem solvingProcess improvement

Reference model

Lean Process Redesign CanvasA canvas of 7 boxes laid out on a grid of 3 columns and 3 rows: Current State, Waste Identification, Redesign Ideas, Stakeholders, Goals, Metrics, Action Plan.Current StateMap out the existing processsteps and flows.Waste IdentificationIdentify inefficiencies and wastein the current process.Redesign IdeasPropose new ideas for improvingthe process.StakeholdersList key stakeholders involved inthe process.GoalsDefine the goals for theredesigned process.MetricsDetermine how success will bemeasured post-redesign.Action PlanOutline the steps to implement the redesign.

The Lean Process Redesign Canvas helps teams visualize their processes and identify areas for improvement.

About this model

A visual tool that helps teams map out their current processes, identify areas of waste, and design improved workflows.

Originator not stated.

How to read it

  • Start by mapping the current process steps on the canvas.
  • Identify waste and inefficiencies in each step.
  • Propose redesigns and improvements for each identified issue.

What this does

Helps teams visualize and analyze their current processes to identify inefficiencies and redesign them for improved performance.

When to use it

Use it when a team needs to streamline processes and eliminate waste to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Not when: Do not use it when the process is already optimized or when there is no clear understanding of the current process steps.

What happens next

Conduct a detailed analysis of the redesigned process to ensure it meets the desired outcomes.

Golden thread

Builds on ←

  • Current process analysis
  • Stakeholder identification

Feeds into →

  • Implementation plan

Use this tool, free

Sign in to open the worksheet. Your work saves as you type, the AI can draft the parts you have not filled in, and you finish with an analysis and a 30/60/90-day action plan.

Drafted with AI and reviewed by Eccellere on 04/11/2026. Guidance, not advice: apply your own judgement.