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Defeating Procrastination and Improving Organizational Task Management

Last updated Nov 22, 2022

I am in my fourth decade of work and I still must deal with the issue of procrastination on a personal level. While I have developed a highly-disciplined approach to work, and my grey hairs do indicate I can prioritize effectively, there are still some instances where...

The 5 Core Benefits of Work Automation

Last updated Nov 3, 2022

Gaining executive buy-in and sponsorship for any strategic proposal is almost always the most important step towards project success. Understanding the major benefits and selling points of work automation is essential if you are going to be able to persuade senior...

Sarbanes-Oxley and the Lean BPM Solution for Executive Fear

Last updated Nov 22, 2022

Sarbanes-Oxley was enacted in 2002 in the wake of Enron, Tyco, WorldCom and a host of executives being arrested and forced to do the “perp walk,” being led away in handcuffs and usually hitting the evening news. Bluntly, SOX introduced real teeth into the world of...

Accelerate Process Improvement & Reduce the Burden on IT with the Citizen Developer

Last updated Nov 3, 2022

You lead a team in IT, tasked with delivering changes requested by the business operations team to several critical processes they work with. Months lapse, and as you sit in the update meeting, giving another spiel on why it’s taking so long, you’re starting to feel...

The Need for Lean BPM in Banking

Last updated Nov 3, 2022

There are three major drivers for business agility within the banking sector: fierce competition within the sector, constantly changing regulatory and compliance requirements, and finally, customer expectation and buying behavior. While compliance has taken center...