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The six key elements needed for effective cultural change
While process management tools can deliver significant business benefits, their effective deployment requires an additional important element: cultural change. This shift is a critical one if maximum value is to be extracted from newly-implemented tools and return on investment is to be achieved. For this reason, cultural change needs to be carefully considered from the outset of the project.
From dispersed teams to unified collaboration: The role of business process management and RPA
GUEST OPINION: Since the pandemic, an entire software industry has sprung up to provide virtual workspaces, online meeting rooms and shared productivity platforms. Workforces remain dispersed and hybrid working has become the norm. The downside is that collaboration is harder to foster and maintain. But at the heart of many organisations, a quiet but effective collaboration tool is in already place: business process management.
Why it makes sense to involve teams in workplace technology selection
By Christian Lucarelli | April 19, 2023|4 minute read The way business technology is selected and deployed has undergone some interesting changes in recent years as organisations come to terms with the new world of work. Rather than being selected by the IT department with little consultation with users, staff are increasingly being given more say and more power in what they use to support their day-to-day work activity.
How a process audit can drive business growth
If there’s one thing likely to send a shiver down the spine of any business process manager, it’s hearing the phrase “But we’ve always done it that way!” Being reluctant to evaluate and alter existing workflows and processes can result in productivity losses and missed opportunities. Just because something has worked in the past doesn’t mean it’s the best approach right now. Process managers know that having good processes in place requires ongoing review and adjustment.
The top five automation trends to watch in 2023 Original
Amid all the changes that technology has delivered for business during the past few years, one of the most important has been process automation. Many organisations have discovered the benefits of taking existing, manual processes and replacing them with digital equivalents. This tended to become a particular focus when staff were working from home during COVID lockdowns and unable to visit offices as usual.
A different approach to overcoming the IT skills shortage
GUEST OPINION: Of all the challenges currently facing Australian CIOs, one of the most pressing is attracting and retaining people with IT skills and experience. Unfortunately, it's a situation that's unlikely to be resolved any time soon. The shortage is having a demonstrable impact on the ability of IT departments to meet the demands of the organisations they serve. Projects are being delayed or shelved and an increasing proportion of time is being allocated to simply 'keeping the lights on'.
A lot of effort goes into getting a document digitally signed; the extent of that process is only now being recognised, writes Christian Lucarelli. There’s a tendency to think of electronic signature (e-sign) in overly narrow terms: as the digitisation of “wet ink” signatures that would ordinarily have been performed with the traditional paper and pen. That narrow view of e-sign is a by-product of the meteoric rise of technology over the past two years.
Trading up: It's time to swap core systems for flexible digital applications Original
Article by Nintex APAC vice president of sales, Christian Lucarelli. Do your core business systems consume the lion’s share of your annual ICT budget? If you answered in the affirmative, join the club. According to one recent estimate, large, legacy solutions account for a median 40 per cent of total ICT spend for corporate entities. But the big question is, is it money well spent? And if not, how could those funds be better directed?
Automating intelligently: How can Australian businesses get the human-to-machine ratio right?
GUEST OPINION: Replacing human beings with technology indiscriminately is rarely a recipe for success but companies that strike the right balance will reap the rewards. Is automating some or all aspects of your organisation's operations high on the agenda this year? For scores of Australian enterprises, the answer to that question is a resounding yes.
2022 business imperative: optimise your processes now
GUEST OPINION: By putting process excellence at the heart of your digital transformation activities your organisation will benefit now and in the future. Is your business investing heavily in digital tools and technologies this year, in a bid to boost efficiency and productivity? If you answered in the affirmative, you're far from alone.
A secure approach to information superiority
The world’s militaries are increasingly looking to Australia for an approach to information superiority that is executable within the constraints of their existing operating environments, writes Christian Lucarelli from end-to-end process intelligence and workflow automation provider Nintex.
Why a clear strategy is key for the success of a process automation project
GUEST OPINION by Christian Lucarelli Vice President of Sales Asia Pacific for Nintex: In today’s fast-paced business world, there is constant pressure on companies to improve their efficiency and do more with less. Staff are encouraged to review workflows and identify roadblocks while managers are continually hunting for ways in which processes can be streamlined. Productivity is the name of the game. As a result of these pressures, there is growing interest in the field of process automation.
The best ways to assess a potential process automation software vendor
When a decision is made to undertake a process automation project, one of the most important steps is the selection of a suitable platform. Photo by Possessed Photography on Unsplash It's increasingly clear that automation and digital process are now key areas of competitive advantage. Consequently, many organsations are looking for digital transformation opportunities to invest in, to advance their business.
4 ways automation can deliver better project management
Effective project management is all about keeping a number of critical balls in the air simultaneously. These moving targets range from budgets and timelines to resource allocation and staffing. To achieve this, the skill of multi-tasking is an essential one to master. All must be kept under control and heading towards the final desired goal in order for a business to maximise on its investment in resources, time and tools.
Why it makes sense to audit your business processes
As organisations come to terms with life in a post-pandemic world, many are taking time to review the way they function. With remote working likely to be a feature for an extended period, the processes that underpin daily activity must be critically assessed to ensure they are still delivering what’s required. Any gaps need to be filled and inefficiencies removed.
Make process improvement part of corporate DNA
Wed Mar 3 Efficient processes form a vital part of all organisations, yet it can be easy to forget the full impact they have on everything from staff morale to customer satisfaction. It’s something that becomes clear when you consider an organisation that has successfully undertaken a program of process improvement. Staff are more engaged and motivated, customers are more connected, and there’s an energy and purpose to what is being achieved at every level.
Encourage a thriving business process culture using a Centre of Excellence
Article by Christian Lucarelli, Vice President Sales Asia Pacific, Nintex In the modern manufacturing workplace, day-to-day activity relies on the presence of clearly defined processes. Everything from customer order processing to the booking of annual leave is achieved by following a series of established and documented steps. However, while they provide an important series of guideposts for staff, effective processes also help them feel better about what they do.
Find ways for law firms to foster better business processes
As Greek philosopher Heraclitus is often quoted as saying, “Change is the only constant in life”. In these days of evolving working practices and business disruptions, his words have never been more accurate, writes Christian Lucarelli. Constant change is particularly relevant when you consider business processes. Rather than being set-and-forget items that deliver long-term, consistent results, they must be constantly reviewed and refined so they are able to perform in rapidly evolving conditions.
Seven steps to improving business processes in a COVID-19 world
By Christian Lucarelli, Nintex VP Sales, Asia Pacific Of all the changes caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most fundamental has been to the way businesses, including energy distribution organisations, operate. With staff suddenly required to work from home, workflows that had been in place for years had to be fully rethought and reshaped. To maintain operations and effective levels of customer service, these changes had to be put in place in just a matter of weeks.
Six Steps to Creating a Digital Transformation Strategy
Credit: Campaign Creators Listen to this story It’s a challenge that’s been discussed in boardrooms for years: how to harness evolving technologies to transform and improve the way a business functions. Yet despite its well-documented benefits, digital transformation is still not being achieved by a significant number of organisations.
Why now is the time to implement a process platform
GUEST OPINION by Christian Lucarelli, Vice President Sales APAC, Nintex: Digital transformation has been a focus for many organisations during recent years, and the appearance of COVID-19 has now made it an even greater priority. The need to implement remote working capabilities, change supply chains and respond to shifts in customer demand are putting big pressures on organisations. They need to transform the way they operate – and quickly.
How the energy sector can embrace process automation
By Christian Lucarelli, Nintex vice president sales Asia Pacific For years, Australia’s power and distribution companies have been struggling to meet local demand during peak power loads. At the same time, many of the major operators are constantly searching for ways to operate more efficiently. With uncertain economic conditions ahead, ensuring operational costs are as low as possible is critical. As a result, growing numbers of power companies are undertaking a program of process automation.
The secret systems that can deliver efficiency to your business
Do you know all the tools and solutions your employees are using while they’re on the job for you? Are you sure? The rise of mobile technology has provided consumers with a bewildering smorgasbord of devices and apps to choose from on the home front. The average Australian had close to 100 apps installed on their phone and used 36 of them each month, according to App Annie’s Spotlight on Consumer App Usage Report.
Understand Gen Z to harness their strengths at work - Dynamic Business
Mon 29 July 2019 - 11:36 am Featured | Leadership By Christian Lucarelli By: Christian Lucarelli, Vice President Sales APAC, Nintex Thinking of taking a young person on in your business and wondering how they’ll fit in? A rising tide of Generation Z – Australians born between 1996 and 2012 – has begun entering the workforce in recent years. Understanding what makes them tick can help ensure both parties get off on the right foot and enjoy a productive and harmonious working relationship.
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