The power of business process improvement : 10 simple steps to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and adaptability

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Page, Susan [ (Susan Ann)] (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : AMACOM, American Management Association , c2010
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. The roadmap: learning how to navigate
  • 2. Step 1: Develop the process inventory: identifying and prioritizing the process list
  • 3. Step 2: Establish the foundation: avoiding scope creep
  • 4. Step 3: Draw the process map: flowcharting and documenting
  • 5. Step 4 - 5: Estimate time and cost and verify the process map: introducing the process and cycle time and gaining buy-in
  • 6. Step 6: Apply improvement techniques: challenging everything
  • 7. Create internal controls, tools and metrics: making it real
  • 8. Step 8: Test and rework: making sure it works
  • 9. Step 9: Implement the change: preparing the organization
  • 10. Step 10: Drive continuous improvement: embracing the new mindset
  • 11. Create the executive summary: getting the recognition
  • 12. Case study: sharing a real-world example