5-Minute Bottleneck Identification Worksheet
Stop guessing where your bottlenecks are hiding. This printable worksheet guides you through a systematic audit to find the processes costing you $100K+ per year.
What's in the Worksheet
Critical Path Mapping
Template to map your top 3 revenue-generating processes step by step
Danger Zone Checklist
4 red flags that reveal hidden bottlenecks: single points of failure, approval delays, system switches, information gaps
9 Diagnostic Questions
The Hero, Flow, and Frustration questions that uncover bottlenecks 90% of the time
Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly Checklists
Ongoing monitoring checklists to catch bottlenecks before they cost you six figures
Cost Impact Calculator
Calculate the real annual cost of each bottleneck you find
Most operational bottlenecks go undetected for months. By the time they surface, the cost in lost productivity, workarounds, and missed opportunities can reach six figures.
Download the Worksheet
5-page printable PDF. Takes 5 minutes to complete.
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How to Use This Worksheet
Get the most out of your bottleneck audit in 3 steps
Print & Complete Solo
Take 5 minutes to map your processes and answer the diagnostic questions yourself first.
Share With Your Team
Have 2-3 team members complete it independently. Compare answers - consensus = confirmed bottleneck.
Prioritize by Cost
Use the cost calculator to rank bottlenecks. Start fixing the most expensive one first.