The Streamlined Business Blog is all about getting—and keeping—Operations Under Control by implementing good business systems, processes, and standard operating procedures. Our staff experts blog regularly on a range of topics including: Operations Mapping approaches, systems-based management, standardizing operations, calculating costs and ROI for systems improvements and a whole lot more.
Business Systems
Standardizing operations by systemizing business processes (Systems Thinking)
There is a NEW way of managing operations and thinking about process that leads to better results. The concept of standardizing operations by writing policies and procedures and distributing a corporate training manual that’s been around since 1887 doesn’t cut it anymore. To really achieve results we found that you must take a look at […] READ MORE
Standardizing operations by systemizing business processes (Good Systems and Good People)
It’s critical to understand the connection between Good people and Good Systems. Good systems support good performance and drive good outcomes. Systems represent best practices which allow good people to excel. Systems provide consistency and predictability, eliminate waste and guesswork, and free people up to perform at their best. Good People and Good Systems have […] READ MORE
What is a “Good” Business System?
A “good” business system encapsulates everything about how your organization “does business” and how you are better than your competition”—people, processes, tasks, workflows, steps. It’s your standardized operations plan. If you have a good system, anyone who follows it can get a good result every time! And if you find you aren’t getting the results […] READ MORE
Got too much on your plate! – Create a Delegation System (Part 1:)
Does it seem like you never get to the really strategic, important things in your business because you’re so busy? Are you stuck doing things you know you really shouldn’t be doing just because no one else can do them or you don’t have a way to delegate? If you find yourself repeatedly saying “I’ve […] READ MORE
Create a Delegation System (Part 2:)
As they say, the first step towards solving a problem is recognizing you have a problem. Stuck in your routine you may be “blind” to what’s limiting you and solutions that might exist. With the New Year just ahead, its a perfect time for the following quick exercise to help you streamline business processes and […] READ MORE
Create a Delegation System (Part 3:)
Even if you’ve only identified one thing you need to get off your plate, its time to get to work on it and figure out how you can either get rid of it or delegate it. Now, don’t get me wrong, there “may” be things you truly CANNOT delegate. You may think you don’t have […] READ MORE
Thanksgiving Dinner for 30? No Problem When You’ve Got a Good System!
How seriously do we take streamlining systems at COMPROSE? You be the judge. Some of us were just discussing our Thanksgiving plans over lunch and we had to laugh. Seems like standardizing operations is a way of life around here and it doesn’t stop when we leave the building. One of our group commented that […] READ MORE
Think “Systemizing” is Boring and Low Value? Think Again!
Many people resist “systems-thinking” and standardizing operations or think its boring mumbo jumbo. For those of you nodding your head in agreement right now, consider this: $360,000 saved in one work group (direct mail services group) Achieved ISO9000 in half the normal time (manufacturer) 65% reduction in defects (manufacturer) Standardized operations across 160 branch locations […] READ MORE
Debunking the Myth: Good People Do Not Make Organizations Great
One of the biggest myths that confound many otherwise genius executives is the belief that “All we have to do is hire the very best people we can find and get out of their way. That’s what will make our organization excel.” WRONG! It’s not that simple. Good people clearly offer huge benefits to an […] READ MORE
Systemization does not stifle innovation, it empowers it!
Picking up on a previous post, we find that many people find the idea of “systemization” scary until they understand how it can help them. Some believe systemization stifles creativity and innovation or say that certain functions or businesses cannot be systemized. Many fear the Hal scenario from 2001: A Space Odyssey where humans become […] READ MORE
