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Mohammed Barakat holds a B.Sc. degree in Industrial Engineering and has been working in diverse industries since early 2000s. His area of focus is process management and data analysis. In his capacity as a process improvement expert, he managed and implemented a multitude of improvement projects using Six Sigma, Lean, theory of constraints, and Kaizen. As a programmer and data analyst, he started his journey with Microsoft Office VBA (Visual Basic) programming to cut down on labor costs and i
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Who this course is for:
- Process Improvement Professionals
- Operational Excellence Experts
- Process Analysts
- Business Process Consultants
- Engineering Students Aspiring to Advance Their Careers in Process Management
- Functional Managers and Department Heads
What you’ll learn:Â
- Identify the four main components of any organization
- Explain where most problems occur within an organization
- Differentiate between the six types of management work styles
- Create process maps at various levels of detail (Macro, Functional, or Task-Procedure)
- Understand the different levels of process mapping and use each for its specific purpose
- Distinguish the distinct roles of stakeholders in a Process Improvement/Redesign project
- Identify broken processes in the workplace that need improvement
- Select the best process for improvement using mathematical techniques
- Describe each step in the Ten-Step Process Improvement Methodology and apply them to a process improvement project
- Implement the Ten-Step Process Improvement Methodology in a real-life case study
- Recognize the 32 Redesign Principles and integrate them into the Ten-Step Process Improvement Methodology
Requirements:Â
- No prerequisites are required, except for a passion for driving positive change in the workplace.
Embark on a transformative learning journey with “Process Improvement In Practice.” This course offers an in-depth exploration of the core components that shape organizations. Participants will develop the skills to identify problems and pinpoint broken processes that hinder workplace efficiency. Delve into the six Management Work Styles and gain practical experience in constructing process maps at various levels, from Macro to Functional Activity to Task-Procedure. This hands-on approach enables participants to integrate mapping skills, discern stakeholder roles, and apply mathematical techniques for effective process analysis.
The course goes beyond theory, offering a practical roadmap with the Ten-Step Process Improvement Methodology. Through real-life applications, participants will navigate each step, building a comprehensive understanding enhanced by the integration of the 32 Redesign Principles. This equips participants with the tools to drive organizational success through strategic process improvements.
Equip yourself with invaluable skills that transcend traditional learning, ensuring you not only understand but can actively apply strategic process improvement principles in the ever-evolving landscape of organizational dynamics. This course is meticulously crafted using best practices in the Process Improvement field, drawing inspiration from the esteemed author Dan Madison and his influential book, Process Mapping, Process Improvement, and Process Management.
“Process Improvement In Practice” is designed to elevate your skills and drive operational success!
Curious about what I can teach you? Explore my course catalog and find out.
Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have learned the process improvement methodology and how to effectively apply it to enhance organizational efficiency.
10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.
Get started today!
Course Curriculum
Section 1 - Introduction | |||
A Welcome Message | 00:00:00 | ||
Course Overview | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 2 - Organizations In The Context Of Process Improvement | |||
What Are Organizations? | 00:00:00 | ||
Organizational Problems | 00:00:00 | ||
Work Management Styles | 00:00:00 | ||
Traditional Organization | 00:00:00 | ||
Involvement Organization | 00:00:00 | ||
Process Organization | 00:00:00 | ||
Cross-functional Organization | 00:00:00 | ||
Matrix Organization | 00:00:00 | ||
Process-focused (F-Type) Organization | 00:00:00 | ||
Work Management Styles Relationship | 00:00:00 | ||
Work Management Styles-exercise | 00:00:00 | ||
Organizations In The Context Of Process Improvement | Unlimited | ||
Section 3 - Process Mapping | |||
Introduction To Process Mapping | 00:00:00 | ||
Process Map Symbols | 00:00:00 | ||
Macro Flowcharts | 00:00:00 | ||
Functional-activity Flowcharts | 00:00:00 | ||
Task-procedure Flowcharts | 00:00:00 | ||
Process Mapping-case Study | 00:00:00 | ||
Process Mapping-case Study Solution | 00:00:00 | ||
Process Mapping | Unlimited | ||
Section 4 - Stakeholders Of Process Improvement Projects | |||
Stakeholders Roles And Responsibilities | 00:00:00 | ||
The Project Manager | 00:00:00 | ||
The Project Team | 00:00:00 | ||
Senior Management (Sponsor) | 00:00:00 | ||
The Functional Manager | 00:00:00 | ||
Stakeholders Of Process Improvement Projects | Unlimited | ||
Section 5 - Selection Of Broken Processes | |||
Symptoms Of A Broken Process | 00:00:00 | ||
Selection Of A Broken Process | 00:00:00 | ||
Prioritization Matrix | 00:00:00 | ||
Selection Of Broken Processes | Unlimited | ||
Section 6 - The 10-Step Process Improvement Methodology (PIM) | |||
PIM Overview | 00:00:00 | ||
Step One: Introduction To Process Redesign | 00:00:00 | ||
Step Two: Creating The Team | 00:00:00 | ||
Step Two: Communication | 00:00:00 | ||
PIM-Step One And Two-Case Study | 00:00:00 | ||
The 10-Step Process Improvement Methodology | Unlimited | ||
Section 7 - PIM: Step Three: As-Is Flowchart | |||
Create The As-Is Flowchart | 00:00:00 | ||
The Four Lenses Of Analysis | 00:00:00 | ||
The Four Lenses: Frustration | 00:00:00 | ||
The Four Lenses: Time | 00:00:00 | ||
The Four Lenses: Cost | 00:00:00 | ||
The Four Lenses: Quality | 00:00:00 | ||
The Four Lenses: Root Cause Analysis | 00:00:00 | ||
PIM-step Three-Case Study | 00:00:00 | ||
PIM: Step Three: As-Is Flowchart | Unlimited | ||
Section 8 - PIM: Steps Four And Five | |||
Step Four: Customer Interviews | 00:00:00 | ||
Step Five: Benchmarking And Best Practices | 00:00:00 | ||
PIM: Recap | 00:00:00 | ||
PIM: Steps Four And Five | Unlimited | ||
Section 9 - PIM: Step Six: First-Cut Redesign | |||
Clean Sheet Redesign | 00:00:00 | ||
The 32 Redesign Principles-Overview | 00:00:00 | ||
Work Structure Principles (P1-P5) | 00:00:00 | ||
Work Structure Principles (P6-P10) | 00:00:00 | ||
Work Structure Principles (P11-P16) | 00:00:00 | ||
Information Flow Principles (P17-P18) | 00:00:00 | ||
Design Guides Principles (P19-P23) | 00:00:00 | ||
Design Guides Principles (P24-P27) | 00:00:00 | ||
Organizing People (P28-P32) | 00:00:00 | ||
PIM-Step Six-Case Study | 00:00:00 | ||
PIM: Step Six: First-Cut Redesign | Unlimited | ||
Section 10 - PIM: Steps Seven To Ten | |||
Design Review By Management | 00:00:00 | ||
Share Process Redesign | 00:00:00 | ||
Implementing The Redesign | 00:00:00 | ||
Metrics And Continuous Improvement | 00:00:00 | ||
Wrap-Up | 00:00:00 | ||
PIM: Steps Seven To Ten | Unlimited | ||
Student Material | 00:00:00 |
About This Course
Who this course is for:
- Process Improvement Professionals
- Operational Excellence Experts
- Process Analysts
- Business Process Consultants
- Engineering Students Aspiring to Advance Their Careers in Process Management
- Functional Managers and Department Heads
What you’ll learn:Â
- Identify the four main components of any organization
- Explain where most problems occur within an organization
- Differentiate between the six types of management work styles
- Create process maps at various levels of detail (Macro, Functional, or Task-Procedure)
- Understand the different levels of process mapping and use each for its specific purpose
- Distinguish the distinct roles of stakeholders in a Process Improvement/Redesign project
- Identify broken processes in the workplace that need improvement
- Select the best process for improvement using mathematical techniques
- Describe each step in the Ten-Step Process Improvement Methodology and apply them to a process improvement project
- Implement the Ten-Step Process Improvement Methodology in a real-life case study
- Recognize the 32 Redesign Principles and integrate them into the Ten-Step Process Improvement Methodology
Requirements:Â
- No prerequisites are required, except for a passion for driving positive change in the workplace.
Embark on a transformative learning journey with “Process Improvement In Practice.” This course offers an in-depth exploration of the core components that shape organizations. Participants will develop the skills to identify problems and pinpoint broken processes that hinder workplace efficiency. Delve into the six Management Work Styles and gain practical experience in constructing process maps at various levels, from Macro to Functional Activity to Task-Procedure. This hands-on approach enables participants to integrate mapping skills, discern stakeholder roles, and apply mathematical techniques for effective process analysis.
The course goes beyond theory, offering a practical roadmap with the Ten-Step Process Improvement Methodology. Through real-life applications, participants will navigate each step, building a comprehensive understanding enhanced by the integration of the 32 Redesign Principles. This equips participants with the tools to drive organizational success through strategic process improvements.
Equip yourself with invaluable skills that transcend traditional learning, ensuring you not only understand but can actively apply strategic process improvement principles in the ever-evolving landscape of organizational dynamics. This course is meticulously crafted using best practices in the Process Improvement field, drawing inspiration from the esteemed author Dan Madison and his influential book, Process Mapping, Process Improvement, and Process Management.
“Process Improvement In Practice” is designed to elevate your skills and drive operational success!
Curious about what I can teach you? Explore my course catalog and find out.
Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have learned the process improvement methodology and how to effectively apply it to enhance organizational efficiency.
10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.
Get started today!
Course Curriculum
Section 1 - Introduction | |||
A Welcome Message | 00:00:00 | ||
Course Overview | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 2 - Organizations In The Context Of Process Improvement | |||
What Are Organizations? | 00:00:00 | ||
Organizational Problems | 00:00:00 | ||
Work Management Styles | 00:00:00 | ||
Traditional Organization | 00:00:00 | ||
Involvement Organization | 00:00:00 | ||
Process Organization | 00:00:00 | ||
Cross-functional Organization | 00:00:00 | ||
Matrix Organization | 00:00:00 | ||
Process-focused (F-Type) Organization | 00:00:00 | ||
Work Management Styles Relationship | 00:00:00 | ||
Work Management Styles-exercise | 00:00:00 | ||
Organizations In The Context Of Process Improvement | Unlimited | ||
Section 3 - Process Mapping | |||
Introduction To Process Mapping | 00:00:00 | ||
Process Map Symbols | 00:00:00 | ||
Macro Flowcharts | 00:00:00 | ||
Functional-activity Flowcharts | 00:00:00 | ||
Task-procedure Flowcharts | 00:00:00 | ||
Process Mapping-case Study | 00:00:00 | ||
Process Mapping-case Study Solution | 00:00:00 | ||
Process Mapping | Unlimited | ||
Section 4 - Stakeholders Of Process Improvement Projects | |||
Stakeholders Roles And Responsibilities | 00:00:00 | ||
The Project Manager | 00:00:00 | ||
The Project Team | 00:00:00 | ||
Senior Management (Sponsor) | 00:00:00 | ||
The Functional Manager | 00:00:00 | ||
Stakeholders Of Process Improvement Projects | Unlimited | ||
Section 5 - Selection Of Broken Processes | |||
Symptoms Of A Broken Process | 00:00:00 | ||
Selection Of A Broken Process | 00:00:00 | ||
Prioritization Matrix | 00:00:00 | ||
Selection Of Broken Processes | Unlimited | ||
Section 6 - The 10-Step Process Improvement Methodology (PIM) | |||
PIM Overview | 00:00:00 | ||
Step One: Introduction To Process Redesign | 00:00:00 | ||
Step Two: Creating The Team | 00:00:00 | ||
Step Two: Communication | 00:00:00 | ||
PIM-Step One And Two-Case Study | 00:00:00 | ||
The 10-Step Process Improvement Methodology | Unlimited | ||
Section 7 - PIM: Step Three: As-Is Flowchart | |||
Create The As-Is Flowchart | 00:00:00 | ||
The Four Lenses Of Analysis | 00:00:00 | ||
The Four Lenses: Frustration | 00:00:00 | ||
The Four Lenses: Time | 00:00:00 | ||
The Four Lenses: Cost | 00:00:00 | ||
The Four Lenses: Quality | 00:00:00 | ||
The Four Lenses: Root Cause Analysis | 00:00:00 | ||
PIM-step Three-Case Study | 00:00:00 | ||
PIM: Step Three: As-Is Flowchart | Unlimited | ||
Section 8 - PIM: Steps Four And Five | |||
Step Four: Customer Interviews | 00:00:00 | ||
Step Five: Benchmarking And Best Practices | 00:00:00 | ||
PIM: Recap | 00:00:00 | ||
PIM: Steps Four And Five | Unlimited | ||
Section 9 - PIM: Step Six: First-Cut Redesign | |||
Clean Sheet Redesign | 00:00:00 | ||
The 32 Redesign Principles-Overview | 00:00:00 | ||
Work Structure Principles (P1-P5) | 00:00:00 | ||
Work Structure Principles (P6-P10) | 00:00:00 | ||
Work Structure Principles (P11-P16) | 00:00:00 | ||
Information Flow Principles (P17-P18) | 00:00:00 | ||
Design Guides Principles (P19-P23) | 00:00:00 | ||
Design Guides Principles (P24-P27) | 00:00:00 | ||
Organizing People (P28-P32) | 00:00:00 | ||
PIM-Step Six-Case Study | 00:00:00 | ||
PIM: Step Six: First-Cut Redesign | Unlimited | ||
Section 10 - PIM: Steps Seven To Ten | |||
Design Review By Management | 00:00:00 | ||
Share Process Redesign | 00:00:00 | ||
Implementing The Redesign | 00:00:00 | ||
Metrics And Continuous Improvement | 00:00:00 | ||
Wrap-Up | 00:00:00 | ||
PIM: Steps Seven To Ten | Unlimited | ||
Student Material | 00:00:00 |