If you asked your frontline managers how many processes they owned, would they be able to tell you? Without process management skills, frontline managers are not able to manage productivity effectively or efficiently. In the …
Continuous Improvement
US LBM and CPED Partner on Process Improvement
US LBM ASSOCIATES EARN LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT CERTIFICATION FROM THE WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Partnership between leading building materials distributor and the Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional & Executive Development leverages …
Data-Driven Tools to Bring Order from Chaos [Webinar Recording]
Someone once said, “low tides reveal the rocks.” That is what’s happening to many business processes right now. Disruption reveals where there are process problems, but data can help you diagnose those problems and make …
Comparing Lean and Six Sigma Approaches for Process Improvement [Webinar Recording]
How will you decide what to make for dinner tonight? For many, this decision usually comes down to how much time you have to make dinner, how many people you will be feeding, and the …
Professional Resources for Developing Process Models and Use Cases
As a project manager, pleasing stakeholders and making a project successful are often your main objectives, but getting there isn’t always a straightforward path. Process models and use cases are two interactive business analysis tools …
4 Ways to Break Down Silos and Create Efficiency
By: Scott Converse One of the most asked questions I receive is, “how can I work more efficiently?” Individuals and groups that have been successful at making work more efficient tend to follow a similar …
Virtual Remote Group Problem Solving and Process Improvement
By: Scott Converse Working remotely with virtual teams isn’t new, but with the recent pandemic, it’s become the new normal. While there are dozens of articles and blogs about how to be more effective in …
Plan Your Professional Development: Download Your Certificate Planning Guide
You’re ready for more in your career. You want to invest in your professional development and achieve your goals without taking too much time away from work, but where do you get started? Professional Development …
Change is the New Normal
By: Jeff Chan The only constant in today’s work environment is change. Whether it’s changing technologies, changing procedures, or even changes in leadership, it has become apparent that organizations are not properly prepared to handle …
Creating High-level Process Maps
By: Scott Converse As we discussed in our last article, process maps can be a valuable tool for your team to better organize process, improve communication, and achieve goals. We’ve discussed the basics, so let’s …