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BPMS projects are often under immense pressure to deliver quick business value and benefits. One of the key questions organizations implementing BPMS often ask is, “Which process do we implement first?”. The answer to this question is extremely important since the first process can set the pace for the entire BPM Project.
Read MorePeter F. Drucker once stated:
There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all.
If you understand lean principles and are able to examine the business from the customer’s perspective, you start to understand what adds value, what doesn’t add value and can discuss along these lines with stakeholders on how improvements can be made.
Read MoreI once came across a trainer who equated process specialists to purple squirrels because of how hard they are to come by. Process specialists have the ability to interview stakeholders effectively, analyze feedback and have a deep understanding of at least one improvement methodology. Another course I attended recently on strategic business process improvement struck a cord so I’ve compiled some fundamental nuggets analysts should be aware of in improving business processes.
Read MoreKey BPM Lessons from Value-Driven Business Process Management: The Value-Switch for Lasting Competitive Advantage by Peter Franz & Mathias Kirchmer.
Read MoreThe difference between Business Process Management (BPM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) can be quite fuzzy. I’ll start with my understanding: BPM is a practice while ERP is one of the many technologies that can support that practice. With that being said, BPM can be achieved with or without technology though having a Business Process Management System (BPMS) and/or an ERP can enhance your ability to do BPM.
Read MoreOne day at work, I was invited to present a 1-hour introduction to BPM practice to a bunch of staff from another department. On one hand, I was excited at the opportunity to discuss a topic I was passionate about. On the other hand, I felt some agitation. How was I to deliver timeless BPM pointers that would add value in just an hour? If I had time to say only 5 things about BPM, what would they be?
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According to Gartner Inc, Companies who implement BPM can expect cost savings of at least, 20% in the first year. BPM is not just another IT buzzword or a passing fad. Why should any company embark on a BPM Project? What are the top benefits they can expect to gain apart from the much-touted cost savings?
Read MoreMy sister once asked me, "What exactly do you do at work?"
I tried to explain it as simply as possible and I actually thought she'd understood until she asked me again about a month later. She has stopped asking me now and I'm hoping that's because she finally understood it and not because she had simply given up.
Read MoreThis business analyst blog contains practical insights into business analysis, software testing and business process management. I will be sharing business analyst tips, CBAP Certification tips, lessons learnt and insights into all the things I've learnt during my BA career.
