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Business Process Methodology

Process design must take place in  a framework of principles:Procee_graph.gif (2734 bytes)

  • Process design must be customer focused (Internal & External) 

    • How quickly is it needed?

    • How much flexibility is required?

    • What are the degrees of precision required?

  • The process must be precisely defined in a way that is measurable, unambiguous, understood by everyone involved, and tied to people's own work.  In addition to the business requirements , continuous improvements and learning need to be addressed.

  • Need to evaluate the process based on identified performance gaps and be ready to modify the process or replace it ( Bold goals).

  • The people roles need to be change to that of: coach, team members, process owner, etc.  The way of working in the past on task related items have to change.

 

Each step of the method will have the following items:

  • Statement of purpose  .. to explain why the step is important.
  • Outcome definition ... to clarify the specific decision support outputs of the step activities and tasks.
  • Key activities ... to accomplish what needs to be done.
  • Tips and techniques  .. to acquaint the person with the do's and don't of success.
  • Key questions ... the answering, helps frame the solution.
CODE OF BEHAVIOR FOR TEAM MEMBERS
  • Be an active participant on the team.
  • Have respect for all team members.
  • Contribute information and ideas.
  • Listen to others.
  • Build on the ideas of other team members.
  • Every voice should be, heard, being considerate of
  • Balance with all team members.
  • When you disagree with an issue or idea, use constructive and objective criticism.
  • Forego personal criticism.
  • Strive to achieve consensus.
  Prepared by Sharon Levy.  Copyright © 2002 All rights reserved Shared Memory
Last Updated June,2002.   Any comments, please mail