Common process understanding

This foundational course is designing to help Process Excellence Teams develop a shared vocabulary and process mindset that reduces errors, increases engagement, and sets your organization up for success. Learn why many process initiatives fail and discover how to avoid common misconceptions that prevent process-first thinking.

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List of lessons

Through practical lessons covering process definition, types, and value creation, you – and your colleagues – will gain the essential knowledge to speak the same language as your core team and understand what makes processes truly effective. Whether you’re new to process management or looking to align your team’s understanding, this course provides the solid foundation you need to drive meaningful organizational change.

• 25 ways business processes can create value
  The goal of this lesson is to prepare you to explain to senior management how business processes can create value. 
• Introducing the process vocabulary
  Define key process terms used across the organization
• Why process initiatives fail
  In this lesson, we unpack why so many process initiatives stall in year one—and what to do about it. You’ll learn to spot risks early and course-correct fast, use practical moves to secure sponsorship, adoption, and ROI, and apply a simple checklist to keep the work alive after launch.