The importance of structured processes cannot be overstated in today’s fast-paced business world. In order to drive success, it’s crucial to have a well-defined roadmap to guide your team towards your goals. It requires you a a leader to harness that power.
But….
In our current organizational climate we have made structure and process into dirty stuff. Leaders are afraid that it leads to unhappy and thus defecting staff. Hmmm…..
Structured processes help to eliminate chaos and confusion, ensuring that everyone (this means truly everyone regardless of who pays their salary!) in the organization is working towards the same objectives. By setting clear expectations and standardizing communication, teams can collaborate more effectively and avoid misunderstandings that lead to costly mistakes.
At the same time, structured processes help to optimize efficiency and productivity. By establishing streamlined workflows and automating repetitive tasks, organizations can reduce the amount of time and resources spent on low-value activities and focus on high-priority goals.
The power of structured processes is clear, and the benefits they provide are many. As a leader in your organization, I encourage you to invest in these processes and watch as your team achieves new levels of success.
And in this world, where nobody can function alone, take everyone into your caring embrace. Focus on objective. Be transparant. Win together.
This is why I believe in a strong process framework like CATS CM® but also in ITIL and agile.
Arjen van Berkum
Arjen van Berkum is a columnist, keynote speaker and motivator, with an eye for business ecosystems, innovation and disruption. In addition to his work as technology and contract management evangelist, he is a visiting lecturer at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft).
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