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C-Suite advice for CEO, CFO, CHRO, CIO, CTO, CAO, CDO, and other Chiefs; regarding organization, people, processes, and systems.

Is How Your Organization Is Storing Content Causing Operational, IG, Audit, Regulatory, & Litigation Risk?

Is How Your Organization Is Storing Content Causing Operational, IG, Audit, Regulatory, & Litigation Risk?

This year an area of focus for operational improvement, information governance, legal departments, auditors, regulators, and, yes, those bringing lawsuits against your organization is how and where your employees are storing company information and unstructured content (emails, documents, photos, videos, spreadsheets, presentations, blueprints, maps, texts, voice mails, etc.) in their corporate email, personal email, network drives, data systems, ECM systems, collaboration platforms, cell phones, handheld devices, copy machines, and paper files. We find most organizations have 12 to over 25…

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How Can The C-Suite Reduce Organizational Costs While Improving Service?

How Can The C-Suite Reduce Organizational Costs While Improving Service?

In a retreat, I facilitated for CEO, CFO, CHRO, CAO, CIO, and GLC we discussed how to reduce costs while at the same time improve service to customers and internally. Although there were many technologies discussed, such as AI and Machine Learning, we focused on three practical technologies that can provide immediate benefit – Digital Workflow, E-Signature, and Electronic Content Management. Digital Workflow eliminates the need to route information via email, phone, and paper by automating the intake, routing, decision making, and output. Customer and internal requests…

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Does Your Organization Need A Chief Process Officer?

Does Your Organization Need A Chief Process Officer?

Chief Process Officer Need, Definition, and Consulting Assistance. Is There a Need for a Chief Process Officer? Is your organization under pressure to reduce expenses while at the same time, improve quality and service? Have past process improvement initiatives lacked sustainability and coordinated direction? Can issues (defects) in products or services result in customer service, liability, or regulatory issues? Does your organization need to innovate to be competitive? Is there a benefit to have process risks and improvement objectively measured? Is…

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Top Process Improvement Ideas For C-Suite And Directors

Top Process Improvement Ideas For C-Suite And Directors

As President of CRE8 Independent Consultants, I regularly help the C-Suite and Directors of companies solve organizational/process issues and identify new innovative ways of working. As such, here are my top four C-Suite improvement ideas. For more information on how to reduce friction read more.  For information on how CRE8 Independent Consultants can be of assistance and a free consultation, contact us.   About the Author: George Dunn, President of CRE8 Independent Consultants, is a worldwide recognized process improvement and advanced technology planning consultant, speaker,…

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How Can Organizations Best Plan To Replace Complex Computer Systems?

How Can Organizations Best Plan To Replace Complex Computer Systems?

In Part 6 of this interview (2.5 minutes), Andy Jacob, CEO of DotCom Magazine, asks George Dunn, President of CRE8 Independent Consultants, “How can organizations best plan to replace complex computer systems?” George discusses the benefit of developing future thinking requirements and business rules to support the organization over the next five years versus duplicating a system based upon older rules. He also talks about how planning is the key to a proper implementation versus relying only on the vendor….

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What Can Someone Learn From Sports To Help In The Business World?

What Can Someone Learn From Sports To Help In The Business World?

In Part 8 of this interview (5 minutes), Andy Jacob, CEO of DotCom Magazine, asks George Dunn, President of CRE8 Independent Consultants, what can someone learn from sports to help with the competition in the business world. George discusses his journey getting back into wrestling after a 16-year break and placing at the State, National, and World Level; taking a Bronze World Medal, and how this has helped him in his career. To see the first interview (Introduction). To speak…

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What Levels Do You Work With Within Organizations To Help Them Plan For Process Improvement and Advanced Technologies?

What Levels Do You Work With Within Organizations To Help Them Plan For Process Improvement and Advanced Technologies?

In Part 7 of this interview (4 minutes), Andy Jacob, CEO of DotCom Magazine, asks George Dunn, President of CRE8 Independent Consultants, “What levels do you work with within organizations to help them plan for process improvement and advanced technologies”? George discusses how he interacts with C-Suite, Directors, Managers, and Line Workers; keys to process mapping, innovation, and change plans; steps to support advanced technology planning, sustainable budgets, how to avoid vendor change orders, and hold vendors accountable. See interview…

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When Do Executives Need Independent Consultants And How To Develop A Better Organizational Model

When Do Executives Need Independent Consultants And How To Develop A Better Organizational Model

In Part 5 of this interview (3 minutes), Andy Jacob, CEO of DotCom Magazine, asks George Dunn, President of CRE8 Independent Consultants, “Who are the executives that seek you, what are their problems, and what are the questions you ask them?” George discusses how he works with executives to identify what they need, including the development of a flexible “process-based” model that will allow them to understand how to expand and reduce their organization from a cost and a technology…

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What Is The Future For Business Process Improvement And Technology Planning?

What Is The Future For Business Process Improvement And Technology Planning?

In Part 4 of this interview (1 minute), Andy Jacob, CEO of DotCom Magazine, asks George Dunn, President of CRE8 Independent Consultants, “What is the future for business process improvement and technology planning”? George discusses the transformation possible and approaches to be successful.  For the next part of the interview. To speak with George Dunn, regarding your organization’s need for process improvement and advanced technology planning, contact us.

What Type Of Organizations Need Assistance With Process Improvement And Advanced Technology Planning (Digital Transformation)

What Type Of Organizations Need Assistance With Process Improvement And Advanced Technology Planning (Digital Transformation)

In Part 3 of this interview (2 minutes), Andy Jacob, CEO of DotCom Magazine, asks George Dunn, President of CRE8 Independent Consultants, “What types of organizations reach out to CRE8 for assistance with process improvement and advanced technology planning (digital transformation)?” George discusses organizational issues that require independent consultant assistance, process improvement approaches, and how to plan for advanced technologies. See interview sections 1 to 2 and 4 to 8 for other topics covered during the interview. For the next…

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