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A lot of process work is about documenting how work gets done. But to drive improvement, process people also need to constantly ask why. Why is this task done this way? Why…
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As companies evolve, so too must their process management. Senior process manager Jens J. Meisner has been with the LEGO Group throughout its process journey, from selecting…
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Organizations increasingly recognize that strong analytics and a firm process foundation are essential, and inextricably linked, ingredients for continuous improvement. Thus,…
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The term project isn’t an accurate description for digital transformation—or at least, it shouldn’t be. True digital transformation is not a one-and-done acquisition of…
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Digital transformation projects are often broad in scope, time-consuming, and costly. As such, it’s important to use more than just milestones to track their progress. A…
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Strike Team: A Case Study in Conscious Leadership
Government entities are known to be hierarchical, conservative, and characterized by silos. As such, it’s hard for government organizations to change. At APQC’s 2019 Process …
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Four Steps to Improve & Monetize Your Process Improvement Program
Most people understand that process improvement is valuable, but executives want to know how it will impact the bottom line. Overhauling complex business processes takes time…
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Value Chains, Policy Busting and Concept Models - Key Engineering Techniques for Escaping Silos
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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Lean Approach to Process Improvement
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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Building Momentum Together: Our Journey of Continuous Improvement
Several years ago, Boone County Schools applied process and performance management principles to its operations department to generate over a million dollars in savings. Now,…
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Shifting Organizational Climate, Culture and Expectations
When Dr. Todd Cramer started as its superintendent, the Maumee City School district had many areas that needed improvement. During APQC’s 2019 Process and Performance…
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Being Agile: Adapting Design Processes
Many companies are embracing Agile, a project management paradigm that stresses iteration, collaboration, self-organization, and customer centricity. However, people are…
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Creating a Culture of Outcomes
It is critical for organizations to ensure that their entire portfolio of projects delivers results that help move the business forward, yet many organizations lack an…
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Enhancing Business Value Through Project Training & Mentoring
Project mentoring and training for Lean Six Sigma Green Belt candidates carries a dual benefit: Not only does it dramatically increase the rate of student success, but also…
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Pursuit of Excellence through Standardizing Core Processes and Process Mapping
In the past two years, Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation's (AHC’s) director of business processes and projects, Marya De LaCruz Sabalbaro, has worked with her organization…