How do you simplify complex boards and workflows over time?

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Hi everyone,

As projects and teams grow, Monday.com boards and workflows often become more complex — more views, more automations, more people involved. Even with powerful tools, it can feel like things get cluttered faster than they get improved.

One approach that’s helped me is treating processes like stages in a flow, making sure each step has a clear purpose and only adding automations when they remove real friction. This helps keep things predictable and easier for new collaborators to follow.

At Funnelsflex, we often map workflows before building them, which makes it easier to spot unnecessary complexity and refine boards with intention rather than just adding more automations.

I’d love to hear from others here:

  • How do you review and simplify boards as they evolve?

  • Any practical habits that help keep things clean and usable over time?

Looking forward to the discussion!

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Hello @Funnelsflex Board clutter is something most teams hit over time.

A few simple habits that help keep things clean:

Schedule regular board cleanups to remove unused views, groups, and automations.
Keep one clear source of truth per process so boards don’t try to do everything.
Add automations only after the manual step proves it saves real time.
Use views as tailored interfaces for different audiences instead of adding more columns.

Document the intended workflow so new users understand the “why,” not just the layout.

Dr. Tanvi Sachar
Monday Certified Partner, Tuesday Wizard