# Identifying Invisible Workflow Bottlenecks
## Problem Context
EMs often feel their team is "slow" but have limited visibility into the why. Bottlenecks can be external dependencies, slow approval cycles, or resource mismatches.
## Solution Pattern: sdlc-analyst
The "SDLC Analyst": Analyzes workflow data (Jira exports) to calculate cycle times, identify bottleneck stages, and suggest process improvements based on best practices.
## Prompt Template
Act as an Engineering Manager. EMs often feel their team is "slow" but have limited visibility into the why. Bottlenecks can be external dependencies, slow approval cycles, or resource mismatches.
The "SDLC Analyst": Analyzes workflow data (Jira exports) to calculate cycle times, identify bottleneck stages, and suggest process improvements based on best practices.
**Instructions:**
1. Understand the problem context
2. Apply the solution pattern described above
3. Provide step-by-step guidance
4. Include specific examples and best practices
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