Path Finder Program - Agenda
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Practical Application of Process Design –We provide 7 interactive sessions to include actual business use case material as the subject. Company specific and proprietary information may be used pending NDA.
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Session 1 – Introduction to the Business Process Transformation Framework (2 hrs)
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Part
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Topic
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Description
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1.1
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Standard Building Blocks
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The Value Reference Model dictionary components: Processes, Inputs/Outputs, Metrics and Practices.
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1.2
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Strategic Framework Definition
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Discuss Goals, Objectives & Strategy for Practical Application. Why is this necessary?
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1.3
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Value Chain Segmentation
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What is VC Segmentation? Why set Priority Dimensions? Discuss best practice design templates for process design workshops.
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1.4
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Continuous Improvement
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Once the best practice design value chain in BPTF is created, how do you internalize the process characteristics to be able to apply these practices to a number of situations and requirements for business execution?
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1.5
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Homework
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Establish Strategic Framework for Practical Application.
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Session 2 – ValueScape Architect Installation & Training (4 hrs)
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Part
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Topic
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Description
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2.1
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Install BPTF Database
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Install dedicated instance of the BPTF database for internal Team. Project Lead to choose a Guardian.
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2.2
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VS Training - Dictionaries
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Demonstrate the Repository and explain why it exists.
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2.3
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VS Training - Configurations
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Show how the Repository Palettes can be used in value chain modeling.
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2.4
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VS Training - Reports
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Exhibit examples of VISIO, MS Project, Gant Reports and discuss value/use.
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2.5
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Homework
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Identify Knowledge Assets pertinent to the Practical Application and be prepared to analyze these in the next session.
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Session 3 – Building Blocks (2 hrs)
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Part
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Topic
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Description
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3.1
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Analyze Knowledge Assets
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Identify examples of Processes, I/O’s, Metrics and Practices. Demonstrate input into database.
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3.2
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Review internal sources
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Refine internal sources for process design (example).
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3.3
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Review external sources
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Refine external sources for process design (example).
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3.4
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Introduce VC Configurations
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Discuss Corporate, Product, Supply & Customer VC Configurations.
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3.5
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PACOM Session
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What are PACOMs and why are they documented & prioritized as Change Requirements?
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3.6
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Homework
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Identify Value Chains pertinent to the Practical Application and be prepared to discuss and prioritize these in the next session.
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Session 4 – Value Chain Configurations (2 hrs)
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Part
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Topic
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Description
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4.1
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Value Chain Segments Identified
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The Team will present and explain their top five Value Chain Segments.
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4.2
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Prioritize VC Segments
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The Team will prioritize the VC Segments. Why?
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4.3
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Value Chain Segment Design
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Finalization and agree to Value Chain “To Be” Process Design.
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4.4
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Level 3 VRM Process Scope
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Process Scoping at VRM Level 3 & Strategic Framework Definition and alignment to business architecture design.
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4.5
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Example: How to build a Value Chain Segment
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Demonstration of how building blocks are used to build a Value Chain Segment Configuration.
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4.6
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Homework
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Build your Value Chain Segment in the Architect.
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Session 5 – Practical Application (2 hrs)
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Part
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Topic
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Description
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5.1
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XRM of Primary Value Chain
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The Team will tailor the Best Practice Design Template to meet agreed upon Primary Value Chain.
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5.2
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Establish Corporate File
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Rationale & Direction for Corporate File.
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5.3
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Establish Document Library
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Rationale & Direction for Document Library.
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5.4
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Value Chain Metrics
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Rationale & Direction for Metrics. A Performance Management Scorecard will be defined by the Team.
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5.5
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About PACOMs
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Key ingredient to the Continuous Improvement Methodology.
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5.6
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Homework
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Define a Performance Management Scorecard.
Document and prioritize the Change Requirements from the process design sessions.
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Session 6 - Process Design Feedback (2 hrs)
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Part
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Topic
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Description
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6.1
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Strategic Framework
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VCG to provide feedback.
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6.2
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Value Chain Configuration
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VCG to provide feedback.
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6.3
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XRM Design
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VCG to provide feedback.
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6.4
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Metrics & Scorecard
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VCG to provide feedback.
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6.5
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PACOMs
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VCG to provide feedback.
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Session 7 – Final Review for Business Transformation (2 hrs)
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Part
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Topic
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Description
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7.1
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Transformation Roadmap
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Discuss how the Team can tailor the Best Practice Design Template to meet business requirements.
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7.2
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Report Out
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Example of client report generation.
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7.3
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Project Charters
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Discuss the finalization and agreement of the “To Be” Process Design.
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BPTF Project –Frequently, once VCG delivers Path Finder, we are asked to participate in a Value Chain Segmentation project. Contact scott.palmer@value-chain.org to discuss this.
The Value Chain Group continues to successfully drive business excellence through best practice process design. We provide our constituents with the Content, Tools and Methods to help you succeed in Business Process Transformation via the VCG Framework. Just ask us.
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