Companies--especially more complex organizations--require standard, documented processes and procedures to achieve high levels of quality and productivity. Too few, and inefficiency ensues; too many, and creativity is stifled. Yet it can be difficult to find training on process improvement--and the range of complicated tools available could make even the most experienced professional"s head spin. "Successful Business Process Management "fills the gap, providing a succinct, accessible overview of the field. Step-by-step instructions explain how to: ● Overcome resistance and apathy to standard procedures ● Take a systematic rather than ad hoc approach to process management ● Design key processes and capture them in documented procedures ● Revise existing processes when feasible ● Roll out the changes so people know what to do ● Embed them in the organization for reliable outcomes Process management serves as a structural framework for streamlining activities and creating smooth workflows. Get it right--neither overly rigid nor under developed--and an outflow of continuous improvements will drive long-term success.