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APQC’s Process Classification Framework (PCF)® creates a common language to discuss, benchmark, and organize the work that businesses perform. In this article, you will learn…
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APQC’s Process Classification Framework (PCF)® helps organizations benchmark, manage content, and perform process management activities. In this article, you will learn about…
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APQC’s Process Classification Framework (PCF)® creates a common language to define and communicate work processes. In this article, you will learn about three ways…
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Whether designing a new process or improving an existing one, it's vital to identify all the inputs and outputs for each step of the process to help embed a cross-functional…
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Knowledge Management and Process Management: A Winning Combination for Continuous Improvement
By effectively harmonizing process and performance management (PPM) with a strong knowledge management (KM) program, organizations can realize unexpected synergy and…
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Benchmarking and Improvement Tools
This collection provides explanations and examples of models, techniques, diagrams, charts, and guides for use in benchmarking. These include tools for analysis, planning,…
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Best Practices in Process Frameworks 2023
In May 2023, APQC conducted its bi-annual “Best Practices in Process Frameworks” survey to learn how organizations are using process frameworks, the common adoption practices…
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In August of 2023, APQC’s Madison Lundquist (Principal Research Lead, Process and Performance Management) interviewed Natalia V. Zabolotnii (Director of Strategy,…
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How to Use Process Frameworks (Case Studies)
This collection compiles APQC's case studies about how organizations use process frameworks.
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How to Keep Leaders Focused on Process Work
Each year, APQC surveys process and performance management (PPM) professionals to understand their common challenges and priorities for the year. In advance of the 2024…
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Each year, APQC surveys process and performance management (PPM) professionals to understand their common challenges and priorities for the year. In advance of the 2024…
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Each year, APQC surveys process and performance management (PPM) professionals to understand their common challenges and priorities for the year. In advance of the 2024…
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Who Are the People of Process?
Effective process management is built on a foundation of dedicated process roles and responsibilities, both in the business and a dedicated process management function. In a…
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Who Are the People of Process?
Effective process management is built on a foundation of dedicated process roles and responsibilities, both in the business and a dedicated process management function. In a…
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Process Classification Framework|
9.0 Manage Financial Resources Definitions and Key Measures PCF version 7.3.1
APQC's Process Classification Framework® (PCF) contains hundreds of processes. The documents in this collection contain detailed definitions for all process elements within…