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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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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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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. What will process mapping help me to do; why should I bother? Process mapping forms the foundation of all business transformation projects, whether large or small.…

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Process transformation can seem like a challenging project, for smaller or new businesses in particular. And it’s easy to postpone in favour of other priorities. Here, we examine the first two steps to get you started.   Begin early to increase your chances of success Where does process optimisation sit on your to-do list? Possibly…

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A picture is worth a thousand words, or so the saying goes. Here’s how to get started with transforming your business processes, in three simple images.   1 Understand your current state 2 Identify how you might change the process 3 Show what the future state might look like Images source: BusinessOptix   Take control…

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There’s an oft-repeated quote that 70% of complex, large-scale change programmes don’t reach their stated goals. Whether this is accurate or not, it is true that choosing the right process transformation system reduces the risk of failure. We explore some must-have requirements for a platform to optimise your chances of success.   Do you know…

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With the chance of recession this year on everyone’s mind, is your business prepared? Optimising your business processes will improve your chances of surviving and thriving. Here’s how you can use process improvement to help find your way through challenging times.   The possibility of recession is casting a shadow over 2023 At the start…

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There are many ways of running process mining and discovery; we previously outlined three in this article. This time, we’re going to dig deeper into the crowd-driven method and reveal why it’s of such value. Crowd-driven mining is collaborative, quick and easy Most of us are familiar with the principles of crowdfunding or crowdsourcing. They…

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Process mapping is a valuable tool to help you gain a detailed, data-driven understanding of how your organisation works. As one of the first tasks in a business transformation, it sets you on the right track. Mapping defines what your business does, who does it and how to measure its success. Use it to increase operational…

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Do you have clear visibility of your business operations? Process documentation can help you achieve it. Using accurate models and definitions allows you to identify, target and resolve problems caused by poor visibility. We look at three key benefits of optimising your process documentation. Process documentation forms the basis of a successful business I worked…

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How do you currently discover and map your business processes? In our recent LinkedIn poll, 13% of respondents said they used an Excel spreadsheet.  Methods like this can generate all sorts of problems: version control, inputting mistakes – the list goes on. There is a better way.   Using a centralised system gives you more…

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Process mapping happens early in a business transformation. It defines the tasks that lead to the delivery of your product or service, or that achieve your business goals. As such, getting it right will set you on the right track for your business transformation. We look at how to start creating a basic process map,…

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