Artificial intelligence (AI) has been heralded as a game-changer in various industries, and process automation is no exception. Businesses are increasingly turning to AI automation to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance productivity. But does AI automation truly live up to the hype? Let’s explore real-world examples, benefits, challenges, and whether it’s worth the investment. […]
Businesses are often bombarded with buzzwords that promise to unlock the secrets to unmatched productivity and profitability. Among these, “operational excellence” stands out—not just as a buzzword, but as a vital strategy that can propel businesses to new heights. But what does operational excellence really mean, and why is it so crucial for your business
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Complexity is a constant. It’s the business world’s equivalent of that one drawer in your kitchen that’s jam-packed with stuff you’re pretty sure you’ve never used but somehow can’t bear to part with. In project management, process improvement, and business operations, leaders and teams face a veritable Amazon of challenges, complete with metaphorical quicksand and
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For most of us, just hearing the word “process” is enough to induce flashes of soul-shriveling boredom. Visions of massive org charts, football field-sized Vizio diagrams, and Floop, the Banana Process Engineer (Disney’s first R-rated character) angrily slapping us with a giant binder of processes covered in 3 inches of dust. But listen – getting
So, there you are with your project – you start out with a clear, crisp, scrupulously-defined plan for what you’re going to deliver. Maybe you’ve got a precise scope document lined up, contracts signed, and requirements all lovingly hammered out. After doing a celebratory happy dance at kick-off, the inevitable happens – the requests start
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Like any good project manager, you live and die by the project plan. You meticulously map out every deliverable, milestone, and due date. You diligently track progress against that sacred timeline. But let’s be honest – just because you delivered that big website overhaul or new product launch on time doesn’t necessarily mean it was
Beyond Deadlines – Metrics for Measuring Project Success Read More »
Feeling like your organization is stuck in the “shoulda, coulda, woulda” cycle of change? Drowning in a sea of tasks, deadlines, and a team that’s more like a pre-Avengers Assemble mess than a well-oiled machine? Hold up, superhero! There’s a secret weapon in your midst, and its name is Project Management. Yes, we know what
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Picture this: your project wraps up like a Hollywood movie ending. Deadlines met, goals exceeded, team showered with confetti (or at least virtual high fives). But as the cheers fade and the dust settles, a nagging melody lingers. Something’s missing, that elusive final note that elevates the whole performance from “good” to “goosebumps-inducing.” That, my
Every Project Can Sing: Embracing Process Improvement for Organizational Harmony Read More »
As we close out 2023 and reflect upon what worked and what didn’t, let’s determine what project management habits we’re not taking into 2024. Removing inefficient or harmful practices creates space for new and better ways of working as well as career growth. With that spirit of reflection and growth in mind, here are some
