How Process Improvement Drives Customer Satisfaction
Here’s a hard truth a lot of businesses miss: Customers don’t leave because of your product. They leave because of how it’s delivered. If your handoffs are clunky, wait times are long, or communication is inconsistent, your customer feels it, even if you’re doing everything else “right.” That’s why I always say: a great product […]
Improve Team Collaboration & Handoffs with Process Improvement
Miscommunication isn’t just annoying—it’s expensive. And if your team struggles with dropped balls or clunky handoffs, you’re not alone. Start here: 👉 Download this free guide: Streamlining Handoffs It walks you through how to identify misalignments, document workflows, and improve collaboration between teams. Take this for example: I saw one company’s teams trying to manage […]
Fix the Right Thing: Prioritizing Process Improvements for Maximum Impact
It’s not unusual for companies I work with to come to me with a list of 50 process problems. I get it. When you finally take a hard look at your operations, everything starts to look broken—onboarding, sales handoffs, reporting, communication, you name it. But here’s the truth: You don’t need to fix everything. You […]
The Importance of Training Development for Process Improvement
Process improvement is not a one-time event. It requires a continuous cycle of learning, feedback, and iteration. A key component in this ongoing journey is effective training development. Training helps individuals and teams understand the processes they need to follow, the reasons behind them, and how they contribute to the overall goals of the organization. […]
What Makes a Good Business Process
A good business process is the backbone of any efficient, scalable, and resilient organization. Whether you’re revamping an existing system or building one from scratch, here’s what makes a business process “good”—not just in theory, but in practice, especially for service-based companies navigating growth and complexity. 1. Clear Purpose and Outcome A good process starts […]
PDCA and Kaizen: Proactive Approaches to Process Improvement
Process improvement isn’t just about fixing problems after they occur. It’s about anticipating potential issues and continuously seeking ways to enhance processes before they break down. By identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, organizations can boost productivity, reduce costs, and elevate customer satisfaction. To stay ahead, organizations must adopt proactive approaches to process improvement. Two of the […]
Breaking Down Silos: Fostering Cross-Functional Collaboration
Many organizations are trapped in silos, where departments operate independently, and communication breaks down. These silos stifle innovation, reduce efficiency, and foster a culture of isolation rather than teamwork. Cross-functional collaboration offers a solution, promoting a more connected, agile, and innovative organization. Understanding Silos and Their Impact Organizational silos occur when departments or teams work […]
Why Small Businesses Can—and Should—Embrace Process Improvement
Process improvement is often associated with large corporations and extensive resources, but it is equally valuable for small businesses. At its core, process improvement involves identifying, analyzing, and optimizing business processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. One of the common misconceptions about process improvement is that it only benefits large corporations. However, even small companies […]
The Effort Trap: Discover the Smarter Path to Business Success
Feeling like you’re putting in a ton of effort but not seeing the payoff? You’re not alone. This year’s top podcast episodes revealed a crucial truth: effort isn’t everything. We’re diving into the conversations that offered clarity, structure, and real strategy – the keys to working smarter, not just harder. This week, I’m highlighting our […]
Beyond Perfection: What My Own Launch Taught Me About Operational Excellence
When I launched The Ops Edge Academy, I honestly thought… “This might not work for me.” Even though I help service-based businesses build scalable operations, this was my first time launching a program like this in its current format. And even with all my experience in process improvement, things didn’t go perfectly. We had tech […]
