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Sustaining continuous innovation through problem solving
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New York, NY. : Industrial Press, 2008
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xxii, 419 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9780831132750

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Summary

This book demonstrates how Problem Solving and Process Management is at the heart of continuous business transformation. Logically organized in four parts, it introduces the reader to the domains of change and the process management body of knowledge (BOK) and gives detailed instruction on how to creatively re-engineer processes, sustain innovation and continually improve an enterprise through proven repetitive methods. And unlike any book on the subject it offers a practical step-by-step approach that includes the steps, the templates, and the metrics to keep it on track. Features a tried and tested, practical 17-step "how to" Problem Solving and Process Management methodology that can be used in any business environment. Includes numerous figures and examples of charts and documents used at each step of the process. References standard forms, tools, and training materials in the Appendix. Addresses how to engage the people who are using, creating, and improving the management process. Explains the steps in creating a process management methodology and presents the process management body of knowledge without the "fad" or spin. Highlights the importance of good process management to corporate business transformation.


Author Notes

Stephen C. Armstrong is CEO of AMGI, an international Strategic Management Consultancy and an elected trustee / director of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, London, UK (IMechE)


Table of Contents

Bob Repovs and Dr. Juergen Boenisch and Bob Cox
Forewordsp. ix
Acknowledgementsp. xv
Organization of the Bookp. xix
Part I Transforming the Enterprise
Chapter 1 An Introduction to Business Transformationp. 3
Introductionp. 3
Understanding Business Transformation Objectivesp. 16
Business Process Transformation-The Philosophy and Commitmentp. 19
Business Transformation is Driven by a Set of Principlesp. 20
Introducing a flexible Business Transformation Methodologyp. 22
Chapter 2 The Phases of Business Transformation Explainedp. 31
Introductionp. 31
Phase 1 Assessment and Business Directionp. 31
Phase 2 Business Process Analysisp. 43
Phase 3 Business Redesign and Infrastructure Alignmentp. 53
Phase 4 Implementationp. 69
Phase 5 Continuous Innovation Through Problem Solvingp. 71
Chapter 3 The Organizational Approach to Business Transformationp. 73
Use a Multi-disciplinary Team Approachp. 73
An Accelerated Business Transformation Approachp. 78
An approach That Involves High Management and Employee Participationp. 79
The role of External Consultantsp. 80
The Role of the Project Directorp. 84
The Role of the Enterprise Transformation Steering Committeep. 85
The Role of the Project Sponsorp. 87
Dispelling Myths About Business Transformation and Process Managementp. 90
Part II Analyzing the Status Quop. 97
Chapter 4 How to Analyze the "As Is" Business Processesp. 99
Step 1 Establish the Teamp. 99
Step 2 Research Customer Needs and Expectationsp. 109
Step 3 Select Issue and Processp. 121
Step 4 Define/Design the Processp. 126
Step 5 Establish Standards and Design Performance Measuresp. 139
Step 6 Implement Processes, Standards, Measuresp. 153
Step 7 Confirm Process/Issue Focusp. 160
Step 8 Set Improvement Objectives and Schedulep. 164
Part III Continuous Innovation - by Problem Solvingp. 169
Chapter 5 How to Improve the Business Processes Creativelyp. 171
Step 9 Detail Causesp. 171
Step 10 Gathering Data on Root Causes and Analyzep. 174
Step 11 Select Root Cause to Eliminate/Investigatep. 179
Step 12 Formulate Alternative Solutionsp. 181
Step 13 Evaluate and Select Best Solutionp. 182
Step 14 Investigate and Validate the Solutionp. 184
Step 15 Document Solutionsp. 187
Step 16 Implement Solutionsp. 190
Step 17 Confirm Improvement and Continuously Monitorp. 193
Part IV Engaging the People - Sustaining Innovationp. 195
Chapter 6 Managing Continuious Innovation Teamsp. 195
Effective Teamsp. 196
Effective Meetingsp. 202
First team Meetingsp. 214
Facilitator's Role in Getting Resultsp. 217
Documentation Controlp. 219
Integrated Enterprise: Integrated Thinkingp. 222
Chapter 7 Sustaining Innovation Through a Higher Purposep. 231
How Do We Foster Innovation in Teams and Avoid the Innovation Killerp. 231
Zero-Gravity Thinking from the Outsidep. 233
Higher Performance Through a Higher Purposep. 237
Appendices Management Tools
A-1 Brainstormingp. 249
A-2 Voting Rulesp. 251
A-3 Ranking Methodsp. 253
A-4 Customer Mapp. 258
A-5 Statistics 101: Introduction to Conceptsp. 260
A-6 Pareto Chartp. 266
A-7 Tree Diagram (Perspective Chart)p. 269
A-8 Process Flow Diagramp. 272
A-9 Process Analysis Measuresp. 279
A-10 Cause and Effect (Fishbone) Diagramp. 281
A-11 Procedure Writing Guidelinesp. 286
A-12 Process Auditing Approachp. 308
A-13 Training Approachesp. 314
A-14 Gantt Chartsp. 319
A-15 Affinity Diagramp. 323
A-16 Collection of Existing Datap. 325
A-17 Surveys: Writing Questionnairesp. 326
A-18 Experts and Focus Group Researchp. 332
A-19 Quality Function Deploymentp. 334
A-20 Relationship Diagramp. 338
A-21 Performance Tracking Chartsp. 341
A-22 Process Capability Studyp. 345
A-23 Statistical Process Controlp. 351
A-24 Measurement System Errorp. 368
A-25 Work Flow Diagramp. 374
A-26 Force Field Analysisp. 377
A-27 Design of Experimentsp. 380
Afterword: Theoretical Underpinnings of Enterprise Innovationp. 391
Bibliographyp. 409
Indexp. 417