I'm putting together a process flow and for some reason I can't shake the feeling that I'm missing something or not doing it exactly "the right way".Can someone either A: Post/link some examples ...

Learn how to make a flowchart in Microsoft Excel without using any external add-on - but with SmartArt Graphics or Shapes Tool.

Flow charts may include different levels of detail as needed, from a high-level overview of an entire system to a detailed diagram of one component process within a larger system.