Tag Archives: time
Why time is our most valuable resource
According to most approaches to management, time is just one of the resources, along with stable funding, strong team, necessary equipment, and so on. Of course, all resources are important. The fundamental question is what is the most important resource. … read more
FollowWhy Companies Don’t Embrace BPM
BPM is a management approach that is available for anyone in business. Why are there companies that have not embraced BPM? The #1 reason, as I said in a previous blog, is that people just don’t have time to take … read more
The #1 Reason For Not Implementing BPM
The #1 reason companies don’t implement BPM projects… In Stephen Covey’s book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Covey tells a story to try and illustrate a point. In the story he comes upon a man working feverishly to cut … read more
Outsourcing Cartoon of the Week: Time Compression
Every week a new outsourcing cartoon. This week: Time Compression. Just because you can bake a cake in half an hour at 300 degrees, doesn’t mean you can bake the same cake in 10 minutes at 900 degrees. There are … read more
Outsourcing Cartoon of the Week: Big Hurry
Every week a new outsourcing cartoon. This week: Big Hurry. It’s frustrating to mobilize the troops to demonstrate top tier service and response for naught. Sometimes you wonder if there was ever an emergency — and it passed — or … read more
Is There a Right Time for BPM?
Gary T. Smith responded to my last blog… Process Improvement is a Catch-22 at most companies. When flush, they don’t feel the need; when stressed, they feel they can’t afford the investment. So, while you are correct that companies should “just … read more
