PD005
Publish a visually simple summary diagram as the primary artifact and place granular decision logic in governed drill-down layers accessible on demand.
CyberTRIZ analysis · Process contradiction PD005 · one of 8,235 worked contradictions published by CyberTRIZ.AI
Regulations
Greater Process Detail vs. Easier Process Comprehension
Business Context. Highly detailed process models capture every decision branch and exception, but that same level of detail overwhelms business users trying to understand how the process works at a glance.
Process TRIZ Resolution. Instead of a single model carrying both detail and clarity, organizations should present a simplified summary diagram to business audiences and hide granular decision logic behind expandable, drill-down layers.
Applicable TRIZ Principles
Principle 7 (Nested Doll) nests detailed decision logic inside a simplified top-level view.
Principle 2 (Taking Out) removes rarely used detail from the primary view, relocating it to reference material.
Principle 32 (Color Changes) uses visual differentiation to distinguish common paths from rare exceptions at a glance.
Expected Outcome
Easier comprehension
Preserved technical accuracy
Faster onboarding of new staff
Better executive communication
Decision Indicators
New employees struggle to understand process documentation.
Business stakeholders avoid reading full process diagrams.
Technical detail dominates presentations meant for executives.
Training materials require constant simplification by trainers.
Process documentation is rarely consulted despite being detailed.
If several of these indicators are present, the contradiction is likely active and the Process TRIZ resolution above should be evaluated.