Connecting KPIs to Processes: (So Accountability Becomes Visible)

Aug 28, 2023

Errol Allen

Most companies track KPIs — but KPIs alone don’t improve performance. KPIs only improve when they are connected to the process that creates the result. Without process connection, KPIs become: scoreboards instead of improvement tools lagging indicators instead of actionable metrics reporting exercises instead of accountability drivers If a KPI doesn’t change behavior in the […]

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5 Reasons Why Employees Resist Process Documentation and How to Overcome the Challenges

Aug 15, 2023

Errol Allen

Process documentation is an essential aspect of business operations, providing clarity and consistency in workflows. However, many organizations face challenges when it comes to getting employees on board with process documentation initiatives. Most people are not even aware how undocumented business processes can affect employees. In this blog, we will explore some of the common […]

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Why Creating SOPs is the Last Step in Process Documentation

Aug 14, 2023

Errol Allen

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are vital tools for organizations seeking to streamline operations, maintain consistency, and enhance overall efficiency. They act as comprehensive guides that outline step-by-step instructions for various tasks and processes. While SOPs are undoubtedly crucial, they should not be the starting point when documenting processes. Rather, they should be the culmination of […]

6 Consequences of Broken Processes (and How to Fix Them)

Jul 14, 2023

Errol Allen

Most businesses don’t fail because of bad employees. They fail because of bad processes. Processes get created unintentionally — through memory, habit, assumptions, and individual preference. As the business grows, what used to work when the team was small can no longer support the volume, speed, or complexity of operations. What shows up as “execution […]