Process Management

What is the best structure for a corporate management system? How to organize and advance, in a fluid way, a continuous business improvement? Are we just going to copy existing solutions or are we going to innovate our practice? In this book, I bring together new perspectives on the integration of Strategy, Tactics and Operations! Much more than just explaining OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)... Much more than theorizing process management (BPM, "Business Process Management"). Here is a real proposal to unite the best of two worlds: the strategic ...

This audiobook will give you an overview of Agile methodologies and how you can use them to speed up development and drive customer satisfaction. Get this audiobook now to learn more about Agile and Scrum!

Is it truly possible to make a great living without a boss breathing down your neck? You can find the answers to this and more in the pages of this book. From basic terminology, to the bidding process, to getting your contracting business off the ground and truly thriving, I'll walk you step-by-step through the often overwhelming process of getting government work. In today's world, there's just no excuse to live your life paycheck-to-paycheck locked in a cubicle. I'll show you how to break out of that grayscale life and into a life with opportunity in the world of government contracting. ...

This is a guide to workshop facilitation, designed for workshop facilitators of all levels in every industry. The workshop facilitation handbook combines the best elements of Kaizen events, continuous improvement events, problem-solving sessions, and process improvement events into an efficient and effective approach. This handbook provides guidance through a simple seven-step approach called SUCCESS - Step One: Set-up the Workshop Charter; Step Two: Understand the Logistics; Step Three: Create the Team; Step Four: Clarify the Roles and Responsibilities; Step Five: Execute the Workshop; ...

It Takes Chutzpah is an inspirational call to action by a senior U.S. politician, describing how Americans of all age groups, persuasions, and occupations can defy convention, chart new pathways for their communities, schools, at work and in life. US Senator Ron Wyden is widely praised for coming up with sensible-sounding ideas no one else had thought of and making the counter-intuitive political alliances that prove helpful in passing bills. In It Takes Chutzpah, he offers a progressive leader’s manifesto for being a courageous warrior during turbulent times.

Leadership tends to be thought of as an art, not a science. Imagine the benefits of having an algorithm—a repeatable process based on decades of research on what motivates employees—that any leader could follow to consistently inspire greatness in others. From sought-after speaker and consultant Matt Tenney, Inspire Greatness outlines a simple, scalable, four-step process that enables leaders to routinely bring out the best in team members and improve performance

Introduction to ISO 9001 Management Review and Continuous Improvement is a comprehensive guide to understanding the core principles of ISO 9001 and the vital role of management reviews and continuous improvement in maintaining a robust Quality Management System (QMS). This book explores the key elements of ISO 9001, with a focus on integrating management reviews and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within organizations. It provides step-by-step guidance on how to conduct management reviews, implement corrective actions, and improve processes for long-term success. This resource...

If you're a business leader, you already know that Lean Six Sigma is one of the most popular and powerful business tools in the world today. You also probably know that implementing the process can be more than a little challenging. This step-by-step guide shows you how to customize and apply the principles of Lean Six Sigma to your own organizational needs, giving you more options, strategies, and solutions than you'll find in any other book on the subject.

Do you know how to lead a project that someone else started? You know taking over an existing project is not the same as starting from scratch. Despite a recent global survey revealing that 67% of projects finish with a different Project Manager that they started with, almost all Project Management methodologies and books assume a fresh project start. The reality is that few PMs have full control over the triple constraints (scope/quality, budget, and schedule) when joining an existing project team. Are you frustrated by PM books that assume that the PM has a blank canvas, when most of the ...

Achieving Six Sigma Black Belt certification requires a deep understanding of Lean Six Sigma methodologies, data analysis, and process improvement strategies. This book provides a concise yet comprehensive guide to mastering key exam concepts, including DMAIC, hypothesis testing, process capability, root cause analysis, and Lean principles. Unlike full-length study manuals, this book is designed to supplement more detailed study materials, helping readers identify core principles, reinforce key topics, and focus on exam-relevant content. It does not contain practice questions or exhaustive ...

In the last twenty-five years, New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell has grown from equipping a handful of leaders in one organization to developing millions of business, government, and nonprofit leaders in every country around the world. In this book, Maxwell takes the listener step-by-step through the process of identifying, attracting, empowering, and positioning leaders to create a culture capable of then reproducing and compounding the value of its leaders.

The Gift of Success and Happiness offers a set of simple systems - based on the world’s most reliable business principles - that empowers listeners to meet and overcome challenges posed by money, work, relationships, and other factors, most of which impede our success and impinge on our happiness. Based on two decades of lessons Chip Sawicki has learned as a senior executive, parent, and community leader, this book’s structured approach will help listeners maximize the opportunity for success and happiness in all aspects of life.

A political newcomer, Henry Bouchot, shocked the political establishment in Richard Nixon’s hometown of Whittier, California, defeating a nine-term incumbent to become the youngest member in the history of the Whittier City Council in 2018. In A Millennial’s Guide, Henry shows how he harnessed his business education and experience in the Marines to create an unbeatable campaign. He goes beyond just the nuts and bolts of campaigning and describes how to make running both an unforgettable experience and an unstoppable one.

ISO 14001 Audits: Planning, Execution, and Reporting The Complete Guide to Conducting ISO 14001 Internal & External Audits Master the art of conducting ISO 14001 audits with this comprehensive guide. Whether you're preparing for an internal audit or seeking external certification, this book provides practical, step-by-step instructions to help your organization remain compliant with ISO 14001 standards. Learn how to navigate the entire auditing process, from planning and execution to reporting, with clear examples and expert insights. Benefits: Enhance environmental compliance with ...

In a Linux system, utilizing commands to manage processes is an essential part of working in the environment. Especially, if a process becomes stuck, it could indeed take on all the system resources. This processing could include foreground and background processes. Therefore, this instructor guide covers the most common ways to stop and manage processes. The commands can be utilized for personal, educational, or corporate usage. It is envisioned that the instructor utilize the material from this guide via a demonstration type format. Contents How to use and run commands Foreground vs ...

Given the complexity of the global economy, the challenge of managing complex projects across dispersed geographical locations has never been greater. There is a clear need to find improved ways of managing this often difficult process now and into the future. This book meets that need, giving you a structured and comprehensive approach to leading teams/projects, particularly when these are complex projects done by virtual teams. By applying this Process Model for Leadership of Complex Virtual Teams, you can be assured that you are covering all of the most important activities needed to ...

Escrita con un estilo de relato de accion, La Meta es la emocionante novela que está transformando el pensamiento de los directivos de todo el mundo occidental. El autor ha sido descrito por la revista Fortune como un "gurú de la industria." Este es un libro para ser recomendado a sus amigos profesionales de la industria - incluso a sus jefes - pero no a sus competidores. Alex Rogo es un "estresado" director de fábrica que intenta desesperadamente mejorar los resultados de la misma, que está abocada al desastre.

Doing the little things right leads to doing the big things right. You only live your life once and you spend most of your precious time at work. That’s why the company you work for determines your life’s purpose and that’s why it ought to be a great one! How can you tell? Regardless of what you do, this book will help you. This book is the third in the Excellence in Business Leadership series and covers the methods of both well run great and poorly run suboptimal companies. Methods of Excellence shows the great versus suboptimal contrast through the eyes of four employees, four ...

The Art of Process Improvement is a high level strategic book aimed at leaders looking to cut expenses, improve employee morale and maximize profits. This book focuses on managing the improvement process, from instilling a corporate culture where change and innovation is welcomed to understanding the proper environment and conditions for implementing change, which is basically what a process improvement initiative is, the introduction of change into the environment. Companies which don’t make process improvement part of the corporate culture may generate profits during times of economic ...

Have you wondered why some 60-year-olds look and feel like 40-year-olds and why some 40-year-olds look and feel like 60-year-olds? While many factors contribute to aging and illness, Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn discovered a biological indicator called telomerase, the enzyme that replenishes telomeres, which protect our genetic heritage. Dr. Blackburn and Dr. Elissa Epel's research shows that the length and health of one's telomeres are a biological underpinning of the long-hypothesized mind-body connection.