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How do you avoid common BPA pitfalls and risks such as process silos, bottlenecks, and errors?

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Business process automation (BPA) is a powerful way to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. However, BPA also comes with some potential pitfalls and risks that can undermine its benefits and cause frustration, delays, and errors. How do you avoid these common BPA challenges and ensure a successful automation project? Here are some tips and best practices to follow.

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1 Assess your processes

Before you automate anything, you need to have a clear understanding of your current processes, their goals, inputs, outputs, dependencies, and performance. You can use tools like process mapping, flowcharts, or diagrams to visualize and document your processes. This will help you identify any process silos, bottlenecks, or errors that need to be addressed or eliminated. You can also prioritize your processes based on their impact, frequency, complexity, and feasibility for automation.

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Imrul Kayes

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To avoid common BPA pitfalls, I always begin with a thorough assessment of existing processes. For instance, during a recent project, we identified bottlenecks in communication between departments. By visualizing the entire workflow, we could spot where things slowed down and implemented automation to connect those areas better. This proactive approach helps reduce errors and ensures smoother operations across the board. Understanding your processes is crucial to avoiding issues.

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Mario Oliveira

Gest?o Estratégica de Clientes, Vendas e Parceiros | Head Of Strategic Business e Sócio na Lecom Tecnologia
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é essencial entender o que realmente precisa ser otimizado. Fa?a um mapeamento detalhado dos fluxos, identificando gargalos, silos de processo e tarefas redundantes. Elimine etapas desnecessárias para simplificar os processos. Um processo mal estruturado automatizado apenas amplifica os problemas. Além disso, envolva as equipes operacionais para obter insights práticos sobre os desafios enfrentados no dia a dia. Escolher bem por onde come?ar, pode potencializar a jornada de Gest?o e Automa??o de Processos.

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2 Choose the right tools

Not all BPA tools are created equal. You need to find the ones that suit your needs, budget, and capabilities. Some factors to consider are the ease of use, scalability, integration, security, and support of the BPA tools. You also need to evaluate the features and functions of the tools, such as workflow automation, data capture, document generation, reporting, and analytics. You can compare different options, read reviews, ask for demos, or request references from other users.

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Mario Oliveira

Gest?o Estratégica de Clientes, Vendas e Parceiros | Head Of Strategic Business e Sócio na Lecom Tecnologia
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Invista em plataformas de Automa??o de p\Processos que sejam ágeis, robustas e escaláveis. Ferramentas que permitem integra??es com seus sistemas existentes s?o essenciais para evitar silos tecnológicos. Além disso, priorize solu??es com interfaces intuitivas, para que sua equipe possa utilizá-las com facilidade. Analise as funcionalidades oferecidas e escolha aquela que melhor atende às suas necessidades de hoje e às possíveis demandas futuras. N?o esque?a, que além de uma Plataforma de Automa??o, o suporte e apoio a sustenta??o fazem toda a diferen?a.

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3 Involve your stakeholders

BPA is not a one-person or one-department project. It affects multiple people, roles, and functions across your organization. Therefore, you need to involve your stakeholders from the start and throughout the BPA project. You need to communicate the goals, benefits, and expectations of BPA to your team members, managers, customers, and suppliers. You also need to solicit their feedback, suggestions, and concerns, and address them promptly and transparently. You can use tools like surveys, interviews, workshops, or focus groups to engage your stakeholders.

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Mario Oliveira

Gest?o Estratégica de Clientes, Vendas e Parceiros | Head Of Strategic Business e Sócio na Lecom Tecnologia
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A automa??o n?o é apenas uma quest?o técnica; ela impacta diretamente as pessoas e as opera??es. Por isso, é fundamental envolver os stakeholders desde o início. Alinhe expectativas entre equipes operacionais, TI e lideran?a, garantindo que todos compreendam os objetivos e benefícios da automa??o. O engajamento dos usuários finais também é crucial, pois eles ser?o os principais responsáveis pelo sucesso ou fracasso da implementa??o.

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4 Test and monitor your automation

Once you have automated your processes, you need to test and monitor them regularly to ensure they are working as intended and delivering the desired results. You need to check for any errors, glitches, or anomalies in the automation, and fix them as soon as possible. You also need to measure and track the performance, efficiency, and quality of your automated processes, and compare them with your baseline or benchmarks. You can use tools like dashboards, reports, or alerts to monitor your automation.

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Mario Oliveira

Gest?o Estratégica de Clientes, Vendas e Parceiros | Head Of Strategic Business e Sócio na Lecom Tecnologia
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Antes de lan?ar uma automa??o, realize testes em ambientes controlados, simulando cada etapa do processo, cada integra??o e cada comportamento esperado pelo usuário. Isso ajuda a identificar falhas, gargalos e pontos de melhoria, antes de colocar em produ??o. Monitore continuamente os fluxos automatizados, utilizando Indicadores para avaliar o desempenho e execu??o dos processos. Usar Plataformas que proporcionem, o monitoramento em tempo real podem ajudar a identificar problemas rapidamente, evitando impactos maiores. Lembre-se: automa??o n?o é “configurar e esquecer”; exige acompanhamento e evolu??o constante.

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5 Train and support your staff

BPA does not mean that you can replace or neglect your human resources. On the contrary, you need to train and support your staff to adapt to the new processes and tools, and to leverage the benefits of BPA. You need to provide them with adequate training, guidance, and resources to use the BPA tools effectively and confidently. You also need to provide them with ongoing support, feedback, and recognition to motivate them and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

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Mario Oliveira

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Nenhuma automa??o terá sucesso sem uma equipe bem preparada e engajada. Invista em treinamentos práticos e específicos, mostrando como a nova ferramenta vai facilitar o trabalho diário. Disponibilize materiais de apoio e mantenha um canal aberto para dúvidas. Um time que entende e confia na automa??o será muito mais engajado e produtivo. Além disso, envolva a equipe no processo, promovendo um senso de pertencimento.

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6 Review and improve your automation

BPA is not a one-time or static project. It is a dynamic and iterative process that requires constant review and improvement. You need to evaluate the outcomes, impacts, and challenges of your BPA project, and identify any areas for improvement or optimization. You also need to keep up with the changing needs, expectations, and opportunities of your business, customers, and market, and update or modify your automation accordingly. You can use tools like surveys, audits, or analytics to review your automation.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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How do you avoid common BPA pitfalls and risks such as process silos, bottlenecks, and errors?

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1 Assess your processes

2 Choose the right tools

3 Involve your stakeholders

4 Test and monitor your automation

5 Train and support your staff

6 Review and improve your automation

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