In the dynamic landscape of project management, conflicts arising from scope changes are a common challenge that can hinder project success. Scope conflicts can lead to delays, budget overruns, and strained team dynamics. However, by integrating process improvement techniques, project managers can effectively manage scope conflicts and ensure smoother project execution.
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Eliminate Inefficient Processes
Are you tired of wasting valuable time and resources on inefficient processes? Do you want to learn how to streamline your workflow and increase productivity? Look no further than my new process improvement book! The journey to building successful business processes begins with understanding their essence. A process is a sequence of steps that transformContinue reading “Eliminate Inefficient Processes”
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Reasons for Lean Six Sigma
Lean Six Sigma allows for the improvement in speed and performance of a process coupled with the reduction of waste and defects. If you ever find your current processes with high rework, client turnover, product recalls/crashes, and a plethora of errors it might be time to change your process design. As you will read below,Continue reading “Reasons for Lean Six Sigma”
Preventing Process Failure with FMEA (Failure Modes & Effects Analysis)
FMEA (Failure Modes & Effects Analysis) is a Lean Six Sigma technique for identifying both the ways that a product, part, process or service can fail and the effects of those failures.Once these failure modes are identified, they are rated by the severity of their effects and failure probability. This is critical to the designContinue reading “Preventing Process Failure with FMEA (Failure Modes & Effects Analysis)”
Reduce A/P and A/R Errors with Standardized Work
Per my previous article, “Taking a Visual Management Approach to Accounts Payable”, I touched upon a Lean Six Sigma technique, called, Standardized Work. “Standardized work is often referred as standard operating procedures to refer to the activities that must happen in order to complete a process. Essentially, everyone doing the job does it exactly theContinue reading “Reduce A/P and A/R Errors with Standardized Work”
A Visual Management Approach to Accounts Payable
Purchase order approval audit trails and visual bill entry controls can be an effective way to reduce the time it takes to resolve Accounts Payable errors and keep your vendors happy. Visual management allows for standardized visual controls that are visible to all Accounts Payable (and also accounting team) on how approvals should be obtainedContinue reading “A Visual Management Approach to Accounts Payable”
The Customers that HATE you bring in the most valuable insights
When utilizing the Voice of the Customer to glean insights don’t just target the customers that love you. When you take the time to really listen to the customers that hate you and turn their pains into solutions that is when you actually drive growth for your company. Why target customers that hate you, youContinue reading “The Customers that HATE you bring in the most valuable insights”
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