Process improvement

Managing video production requires input from many different teams, creatives, and contributors—and that can get messy fast. To stay on top of everything (and deliver great content), learn how to build a strong video production workflow.

As a business analyst, you have to make a lot of important decisions, decisions that are often complex and have a direct impact on the business. Learn how to use a decision matrix (+ get a free template) to weigh all the factors and make the right choice.

The next time you need to make an important business decision, how will you approach the process? That's an important decision in itself. Learn 3 key decision-making techniques to determine the best move for your company.

Bringing on new suppliers? Without a clear system in place to onboard and develop those partnerships, you risk losing valuable business. Here’s how to create a successful supplier onboarding process and help both parties start off on the right foot.  

The McKinsey 7s framework helps you assess seven key elements of your business that need to change or be aligned in order to be successful.

To avoid failure, you need to take a hard look at what could go wrong and take steps to reduce the risk. Use the following guide to learn how to conduct an FMEA analysis and improve your business processes.

Is your company getting ready to start a new project? Have you decided to start your own business? The Lean Canvas is a one-page business plan template that can help you quickly and concisely develop a strategy around your new adventure.

Stumped on a business problem? Try using the 5 Whys. By urging you to look deeper into the issue, the 5 Whys analysis can help you discover the root cause of a problem and put you on track to fix it.

A standard operating procedure includes step-by-step instructions explaining how to complete routine complex tasks and operations, typically to ensure consistency and improve efficiency. See how an SOP differs from a simple process and how you can write an effective one.

Learn how to do a value chain analysis so you can stand out from the competition, add value to your business, and solidify your company as a market leader. Based on Porter's value chain model, this article offers the steps you need to succeed.

To lower production costs and increase profits, you need to evaluate and continually optimize the processes within your company to make them as efficient as possible. In this article, we'll explain how to measure and improve process efficiency.