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Facilitating a Process Mapping Team, Part 3: The Skinny on Lean Six Sigma (LSS)

2012-02-13T11:07:00.000-08:00

This article is the third in a series about facilitating process mapping. The first presented the basics of setting up the team and planning key facilitation tasks. The second, Conducting a Process Maturity Assessment, defined the organization according to the type of processes being mapped and provided key questions to assess the organization's overall process maturity. This article will:

Procedures That Jog, Not Clog

2012-01-18T12:17:00.000-08:00

Looking to make 2012 a productive year for your department or company? Start with five powerful steps to help slim down written procedures, saving your company time and money. 1. Include only what’s needed. Start from zero. Assume no information is needed. Then add only what is required by law, contract, or prudent business practice. Ask yourself, “Would any harm come to the company if we

Faces of Escoe Bliss: Adrienne Escoe, PhD

2012-01-18T12:10:00.000-08:00

Who are we, and what makes us tick? Get to know our team and why each member is such a vital part of it. We are pleased to introduce Dr. Adrienne Escoe. Escoe Bliss Role/Title: President/Owner Tenure with Escoe Bliss: Founded Escoe Bliss in 1994 Experience: Human resources, personnel training, documentation, quality assurance, plant services, and administration management at one of the

2012 Top Ten Professional Resolutions

2011-12-14T12:17:00.000-08:00

2012 is no longer just an action movie or a looming prophecy, it is about to become reality. This is the time of year when we ponder changes and eagerly welcome a fresh, new start. Resolutions need not always be of a personal nature. In the spirit of building relationships and making connections, Escoe Bliss has decided to share our top ten goals for 2012. If you know Escoe Bliss, you know we

Communication Corner: Navigating the Route to Effective Communication

2011-12-14T11:31:00.000-08:00

Communication is a two way street. The strength of your communication, verbal or written, is determined by a variety of contributing factors. Speaking or writing with the longest and most sophisticated words will not ensure that a clear and concise message is received. Strong communicators have earned their esteem by consistently composing messages that produce a desired response. An effective

e-Learning Evolution

2011-11-16T11:29:00.000-08:00

New technologies and systems are rolling out one after another. In order for companies to stay competitive and retain top talent, they need the ability to train employees in a convenient, effective, and affordable manner. The training and development world is buzzing with the latest releases of e-learning software. Here's your opportunity to learn about the latest developments and how they

Communication Corner: Elevator Speech

2011-11-16T11:28:00.001-08:00

Why do many people have what seems to be an irrational fear of elevators? Perhaps it's due to the inevitable relinquishment of control upon entering. You push the button for your floor, but what's to stop others from commandeering your vertical mode of transportation and introducing several other floors? Your trip is now lengthened and taking you to places you didn't intend. If life gives you a

Faces of Escoe Bliss

2011-11-16T11:28:00.000-08:00

Who are we and what makes us tick? We'll take a brief look into a member of our team. Get to know who they are, how they got here, and why they are such a vital part of our team. We are pleased to introduce Regina Gormanly. Escoe Bliss Role/Title: Administrative Associate Tenure with Escoe Bliss: Joined Escoe Bliss in January 2009 Experience: Several years in administrative and executive

Communication Corner: Icebreakers

2011-10-17T20:37:00.000-07:00

Topic: IcebreakersThe Origin: Icebreakers have a long legacy of aiding business processes. The original 'icebreakers' were boats called Kochi that were used in freezing waters for the purpose of keeping trade routes open during the coldest times of year. These large ice-breaking ships were used by the Russians in the Arctic Seas during the 11th century as tools to literally keep trade routes

Facilitating a Process Mapping Team, Part 2: Conducting a Process Maturity Assessment By Stephen Mercer

2011-10-12T16:21:00.001-07:00

This is the second in a series about facilitating a process mapping team. The first dealt with the basics of setting up the team and preparing for key facilitation tasks. The current article covers the concept of the organization's Process Maturity, defines the organization according to the type(s) of processes they are mapping, and provides key questions that you can ask to assess the

Facilitating a Process Mapping Team: The Basics By Stephen Mercer

2011-08-17T11:59:00.000-07:00

When I volunteered to write an article about facilitating a process mapping team, I quickly realized that the scope of this topic far exceeds the limitations of this article. I have plenty of articles, books, and white papers on the subject and have collected hundreds of pages of project notes spanning years. Therefore, I have decided to present the topic by providing a summary of key tasks and

Exceptional Service - At Home and Overseas

2011-08-08T16:25:00.000-07:00

"Talented People...Exceptional Service" Typically this phrase is what we use to sum up the experience of doing business with Escoe Bliss Professional Resources and our impressive team of professional consultants. Today, as I read these words I think of the 31 Navy Seals who gave their lives in Afghanistan this past weekend while defending our freedom. This loss weighs heavy on many American

2011 STC Summit

2011-07-11T17:10:00.000-07:00

Combine four days of professional development, thought-provoking sessions, and the company of some of the greatest minds from your field and what do you get? The 2011 STC Summit that was held in Sacramento, California this May. Our very own Escoe Bliss team member and president, Dr. Adrienne Escoe, attended and presented at the 2011 STC Summit. She had a wonderful time catching up with STC and

Resource Associate wanted to join our team!

2011-07-11T14:57:00.000-07:00