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Knowledge Management Practitioners Future is Bright
Throughout the last few months, in previous knowledge management blogs I have discussed how business leaders continue to see the connection between knowledge management (KM) and the overall success for their organizations. APQC’s recent research on 2024 priorities shows KM remains a priority…
What Is the Difference Between HR and Human Capital Management?
I have spent my entire career working in the HR space and I often see the terms HR and human capital management (HCM) used interchangeably. In fact, I am guilty of using these terms interchangeably. Perhaps as a result, members ask APQC: What is the difference between HR and human capital…
6 Reasons To Attend APQC's 2024 Conference
As the APQC annual conference approaches, it’s an exciting time for me, the APQC team, and our members and clients to gather and immerse ourselves in knowledge and process management. The conference promises valuable insights and connections, and I’m here to help you prepare for this enriching…
How to Drive Continuous Improvement
Organizations can help drive continuous improvement at their organization by ensuring their employees are engaged in process improvement efforts. Here are nine ways organizations can engage and empower employees to help drive organizational process improvement. 1. Find their pain points.Focus…
3 Ways to Prevent an Uncollectable Balance Pile Up
In this period of inflation, customers are tightening their spending belts, which could result in them deprioritizing or losing their ability to pay owed balances. As such, organizations should keep a close eye on cash flow and be vigilant of early uncollectible balance warning signs. Here are…
What is Cash Flow Management?
Cash flow management involves planning, tracking, and controlling the flow of cash in and out of a business. It is a necessary process in financial planning to ensure that sufficient funds exist to meet business needs. Effective cash management is a critical component of a company’s financial…
Growing Through Change: A Sit Down with APQC Keynote, April Rinne
For APQC keynote April Rinne, change is a business and life feature that can be embraced rather than feared with the right “flux superpowers” or new ways for viewing and navigating change. As a futurist and author, April Rinne is recognized for her ability to identify key shifts early amid…
Tips to Drive Supply Chain Success Amid Uncertainty
This is an important time for the supply chain profession. Supply chains are in the news, on governments’ agendas, and in the spotlight. Supply chain professionals are facing disruptions on multiple fronts, including rising geopolitical tensions among countries and regions, shifting maritime trade…
Top 5 Trends Driving Change in Process Management
Earlier this year, I wrote about the priorities and challenges for process and performance management (PPM) professionals; however, in that blog I didn’t dig in to the section of the survey that highlighted the trends driving change in PPM. As the Greek philosopher Heraclitus said, “change is the…
What is a Chart of Accounts (COA)?
The chart of accounts (COA) is a listing of the general ledger account names and identification numbers arranged in the order in which they customarily appear in financial statements. It can also include a description of what should be included in each account. The COA is a key accounting tool used…