PDCA is considered one of the most popular frameworks for continuous improvement of business processes. PDCA (plan do check action), also known as Deming cycle, is the simplest framework for process improvement. Basically, it’s a series of feedback cycles of continuous improvement — you decide how it works, figure out how to improve it, eventually make changes, and keep repeating the cycle. I believe PDCA is the simplest and most effective way to help you improve your workflow.
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Make an eye-catching CV with Infographic
The traditional “apply and wait” application process is no longer adopted by many employers. Today, they browse for career seekers on social media, i.e. LinkedIn, visit blog or personal websites and consider more creative job applications. Infographic CV are a creative way for employers to be persuaded that they deserve your attention. Although infographic CVs typically do not replace standard resumes entirely, they are perfect for a blog or social networking site to view, upload, and attach to as a visual portfolio in your applications.
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Still remember the last time you were in a book shop: Remember that row of ordinary, monotonous postcards? Whether you’re promoting your business, promoting your new product campaign, or creating a fun personal greeting on a social network, you can start with a great postcard. Skip the business-heavy box and create something unique! Use Visual Paradigm Infographic to design your own postcard to show your friends, fans, and loved ones that you care.
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A lot of families are preparing to forgo their regular holiday celebrations this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many that miss the celebrations may plan to have video meeting for their long-distance party as well as sharing for their pretty Christmas cards which will make everyone feel a bit more connected to their friends, relatives or loved ones.
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Infographics refers to the visual representation of data, information or knowledge. Infographics are used as a powerful tool that allows people to easily digest information through the use of perspective data, charts, and statistics.
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The six thinking hats technique, proposed Edward de Bono in 1999, encourages a group to approach the issue at hand from a number of different perspectives. This forces the team to move outside their habitual thinking style, and helps them to get a more rounded view of a situation. It is an important and powerful technique to debate an issue, solve a problem or to arrive at an important decision.
Continue readingBPMN in a Nutshell — with Free Online BPMN Tool & Examples
Business Process Model and Notation has become the de-facto standard for business processes diagrams. It is intended to be used directly by the stakeholders who design, manage and realize business processes, but at the same time be precise enough to allow BPMN diagrams to be translated into software process components.
Continue readingA Comprehensive Guide to Lewin’s Change Model
Organizational Change is a common thread that runs through all businesses regardless of size, industry and age. It is about the process of changing an organization’s strategies, processes, procedures, technologies, and culture, as well as the effect of such changes on the organization. Kurt Lewin developed a change model involving three steps: unfreezing, changing and refreezing.
Continue readingA Comprehensive Guide to Kotter’s 8 Step Model of Change
Kotter suggests that for change to be successful, 75% of the practice team needs to “buy into” the change. In other words, you have to really work hard on Step One, and spend significant time and energy building urgency, before moving onto the next steps. Don’t panic and jump in too fast because you don’t want to risk further short-term losses — if you act without proper preparation, you could be in for a very bumpy ride.
Continue readingA Comprehensive Guide to 5 Why Analysis
The 5 Whys is a simple tool used to help you understand what’s causing a problem by using an iterative interrogative technique to explore the root cause underlying a particular problem. As the name suggested, 5 Whys takes five iterations of asking “Why” to drill down from one symptom to another until you reached the root cause (Sometimes asking “Why?” five times is too many, and sometimes you need to ask it more than five times).
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