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How to Apply Process Frameworks

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Last updated:
March 06, 2025
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This collection provides "how to" guidance and best practices for the top applications of process frameworks, including APQC's Process Classification Framework (PCF)®. 

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Topics:
Risk Management, Risk Management, Process and Performance Management, Assessment and Auditing, Process, Process Framework, Process Mapping

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Articles

Introduction to APQC's Process Classification Framework (PCF)

January 09, 2024
Articles

Applying APQC's Process Classification Framework (PCF) For Business Value

January 09, 2024
Articles

Leveraging APQC's Process Classification Framework (PCF) for More Effective Processes

February 06, 2024
Webinars & Videos

How APQC's Process Classification Framework® Can Help Deliver Better Process Management

March 20, 2024
Articles

Understanding the Elements of APQC's Process Classification Framework (PCF)

January 09, 2024
Articles

Three Reasons for Choosing APQC's Process Classification Framework (PCF)

January 25, 2024
Articles

Using a Process Framework as a Taxonomy

June 04, 2021 Lock
Articles

Conduct a Current State Assessment: How to Use a Process Classification Framework

October 10, 2022 Lock
Infographics

What Are Current State Assessments & How Should Organizations Conduct Them?

March 12, 2024
Articles

Creating Process Definitions: How to Use a Process Classification Framework

June 04, 2021 Lock
Articles

How to Successfully Adapt a Process Framework

March 18, 2024 Lock
Articles

Reconciling Process Management and Data Governance

May 14, 2024 Lock
Articles

Picking Process Measures and Benchmarking: How to Apply the Process Classification Framework (PCF)

January 31, 2025
Articles

Converting the PCF to a CSV File

September 22, 2020
Articles

Building Process Maps: How to Use a Process Classification Framework

August 30, 2023 Lock
Articles

How to Take Your Process Maps to the Next Level

July 29, 2024 Lock
Articles

Creating End-to-End Processes

October 25, 2023 Lock
Articles

Managing Risk: How to Apply the Process Classification Framework (PCF)®

March 05, 2025 Lock
Articles

Five Pillars of Process Framework Governance

August 05, 2021 Lock
Articles

How to Select the Best Process Framework for Your Needs

August 01, 2023 Lock
Articles

Utilizing APQC's PCF for Process Discovery

July 20, 2023 Lock
Articles

Overcoming Common Framework Adoption Challenges

July 31, 2023 Lock
Tools & Templates

PCF Risk Assessment Tool

February 06, 2025
Articles

Analyzing Processes: How to Use a Process Classification Framework

October 10, 2022 Lock
Articles

Knowing the Difference: Process Frameworks, Maps, and Models

March 06, 2025
Articles

APQC's Process Classification Framework (PCF): Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

April 08, 2024 Lock
Webinars & Videos

PCF Case Studies: How Organizations Use the Process Classification Framework

August 02, 2019
Articles

Applying a Process Framework: Process Discovery & Standardization

November 15, 2021 Lock
Articles

Applying a Process Framework: Performance Improvement

November 06, 2024 Lock
Articles

Applying a Process Framework: Technology Implementation

November 16, 2021 Lock
Articles

Applying a Process Framework: Benchmarking

November 09, 2021 Lock
Articles

Applying a Process Framework: Content Management

November 12, 2021 Lock
Articles

Adding Dimensionality to APQC’s Process Classification Framework

August 01, 2023 Lock
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