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Using data from APQC's recent Best Practices in Process Frameworks survey, this article focuses on the top two framework adoption challenges—buy-in and engagement, and…
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This case study explores how one organization built a top-down and bottom-up improvement process that uses meta data and integrated systems to automate the submission and…
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Supporting strategic planning and the execution of its strategic initiatives is the gold star of how process teams provide high-profile, intrinsic value to their…
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In September 2021, APQC spoke with José Castro (Head of Continuous Improvement) about the organization’s journey to build a culture of continuous improvement for its shared…
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The best process people are passionate—in fact, some might even call them obsessive. When they see a bad or broken process, they dig in to learn all they can, zoom out to…
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Developing an Enterprise Perspective with HR Process Analysis and Design Specialist Sajjad Shaikh
Process work is all about the big picture. Process people know that even the smallest change in one area can have huge impact downstream, and that organizations pursuing…
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For many process professionals, working in a center of excellence is a dream job. The center of excellence model allows process to deliver maximum impact by not only by…
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Seeing the Power of Process Improvement with Continuous Improvement Specialist Greg Parlee
Some people make business decisions based on gut instinct, emotions, and short-term thinking—but not process people. Process people apply a more scientific, systems thinking…
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Standardization is integral to process work, but flexibility is important too. Process professionals need to be able to determine where to be rigorous, where to allow for…
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To combat operational silos limiting process improvement efforts, Vanguard developed a structured approach to engage the business in value stream mapping, which allowed it to…
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Organizational silos negatively impact customers, employees, and the organization’s ability to innovate and be agile. How can organizations bust through these silos? At APQC…
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As a highly effective approach to quality assurance, Lean Six Sigma (LSS) focuses on continuous improvement tools and techniques to eliminate waste, increase productivity,…
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GE needed to transform and accelerate digital capabilities across its businesses. However, a lack of governance and communication around digital created misalignment and…
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Enabling People for Sustainable Process Work
At its core, process management is the administrative activities aimed at (1) defining a process, (2) establishing responsibilities, (3) evaluating process performance, and …
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Integrating Digital Transformation Into the Flow of Work: Corporación Multi Inversiones Case Study
This case study explores how Corporación Multi Inversiones (CMI) positioned digital transformation as an enabler of ongoing projects and corporate restructuring. In this case…