Catherine Ellwood, Author at Cocoon Technology https://cocoon.technology/author/catherine/ A different approach to business transformation Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:38:37 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5 https://i0.wp.com/cocoon.technology/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/cropped-favicon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Catherine Ellwood, Author at Cocoon Technology https://cocoon.technology/author/catherine/ 32 32 205548120 How to create a business process improvement plan https://cocoon.technology/how-to-create-a-business-process-improvement-plan/ Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:32:09 +0000 https://cocoon.technology/?p=2443 Every process improvement project needs its own plan to boost the chances of a successful outcome. Make sure yours includes these four phases. If you need to improve a process, make a plan A process improvement plan is exactly what it says: an end-to-end strategy to make a process better. Each process should have its…

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]]> 2443 Your quick guide to effective process improvement https://cocoon.technology/your-quick-guide-to-effective-process-improvement/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 08:12:52 +0000 https://cocoon.technology/?p=2311 What makes a process improvement project good? We examine six key stages to follow to ensure success. Process improvement is essential for all businesses Process improvement, quite simply, describes the practice of identifying, analysing and enhancing how a business carries out tasks. It’s a systematic, planned approach. There are many reasons to do it, from…

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]]> 2311 How to be a better business process outsourcing provider https://cocoon.technology/https-cocoon-technology-how-to-be-a-better-business-process-outsourcing-provider/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:05:30 +0000 https://cocoon.technology/?p=2306 The failure rate of outsourcing relationships ranges from 40% to 70%, according to cio.com. Ensure your client relationship doesn’t falter with the help of these tips. Business process outsourcing frees time for key priorities Business process outsourcing (BPO) sees organisations subcontract selected functions to specialist third parties. Originally built around physical tasks like manufacturing, it’s…

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]]> 2306 Video: exploring the value of crowd-driven process mining https://cocoon.technology/video-exploring-the-value-of-crowd-driven-process-mining/ Mon, 04 Sep 2023 15:10:37 +0000 https://cocoon.technology/?p=2293 Discover the transformative power of crowd-driven process mining in this short video

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]]> 2293 Five critical process improvement goals to consider https://cocoon.technology/five-process-improvement-goals-to-consider/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 13:00:06 +0000 https://cocoon.technology/?p=2276 Setting goals is a key part of your process improvement plan. We examine the five areas you must consider if you want to deliver the ultimate business transformation. Process improvement is core to every business Process improvement helps your organisation to achieve its aims better, faster and at less cost. It should be an ongoing…

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]]> 2276 How process transformation platforms support lean https://cocoon.technology/how-process-transformation-platforms-support-lean/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:42:23 +0000 https://cocoon.technology/?p=2265 Process improvement platforms are the perfect partner for the lean transformation process. We highlight the ways in which the systems complement lean tools and techniques. There are clear parallels between the two According to the Kanbanize agile project-management platform, a lean transformation roadmap has eight stages. In its drive to maximise value for an organisation,…

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]]> 2265 How to create an integrated approach to process mapping https://cocoon.technology/how-to-create-an-integrated-approach-to-process-mapping/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:53:51 +0000 https://cocoon.technology/?p=2253 Are you looking to create a complete solution to drive continuous insight into your processes? Here are the key ingredients for the optimal approach. And, take inspiration from a case study on how an organisation revolutionised its process management.   Look for a platform with the capability to…   Capture the as-is state efficiently and…

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]]> 2253 Two ways to approach operational resilience https://cocoon.technology/two-ways-to-approach-operational-resilience/ Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:16:55 +0000 https://cocoon.technology/?p=2240 Where do you start when it comes to improving operational resilience? This article looks at two different ways to set about it. Plus, check out how a financial services organisation achieved compliance.   Resilience (noun): the ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness Recently, we examined the benefits of and steps to achieving and maintaining…

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]]> 2240 Navigating Process Improvement: Top 10 FAQs Answered https://cocoon.technology/ten-common-questions-about-process-mapping-answered/ Wed, 12 Jul 2023 09:53:19 +0000 https://cocoon.technology/?p=2216 If you’re considering beginning process mapping or improvement, you’ve probably got some questions. We’ve gathered together 10 of the most frequently asked questions – and provided the answers. 1 The Purpose and Benefits of Process Mapping Process mapping is more than just an organizational tool; it’s the bedrock of successful business transformation. By understanding your…

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]]> 2216 Streamlining Your Workflow: Easy Steps to Initiate Process Optimization https://cocoon.technology/simple-steps-to-start-process-optimisation/ Thu, 06 Jul 2023 09:57:14 +0000 https://cocoon.technology/?p=2194 Process transformation can seem daunting and it’s easy to postpone in favour of other priorities. Here, we examine a few fundamental steps to help you get started. Begin early to increase your chances of success Where does process optimisation sit on your to-do list? Possibly after several other tasks that are essential to the daily…

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