Current State Assessments Considerations

Published On:

June 19, 2025

Authored By:

APQC

Public Content:

A current state assessment helps an organization understand where it is before planning its future state and know what resources it needs to progress. Assessing the current state provides a baseline for process improvements and performance management, while also encouraging employees to think in process terms.

This infographic explores key considerations for three main approaches to current state assessments: surveys, interviews, and workshops.

Type:

Infographics

Topics:

Process and Performance Management, Assessment and Auditing, Process, Continuous Improvement, Process Framework

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