How to Become More Process Oriented at Work and Boost Your Productivity

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Do you want to achieve better results at work without burning out? If you do, you might want to adopt a more process-oriented approach to your tasks and projects. In this article, I will explain what it means to be process oriented, what tools can help you become more process oriented, and why being process oriented is beneficial for your work.

What does it mean to be process oriented?

Being process oriented means focusing on how you do things rather than what you do. It means following a pattern of steps that leads to desired outcomes and constantly improving your methods based on feedback and learning. It also means being flexible and adaptable to changing situations and customer needs.

Being process oriented is different from being result oriented, which means focusing on the final output or goal of your work. While being result oriented can motivate you to achieve high standards and meet deadlines, it can also cause stress, frustration, and dissatisfaction if you encounter obstacles or setbacks along the way. A process-oriented approach strives to move and make improvements.?It motivates followers to fight to look for achieving results by following a pattern, and when properly documented means that the work is replicable and not dependent on historical knowledge.

What tools can help you become more process oriented?

There are many tools or techniques that can help you implement a process-oriented approach at work. Here are some examples:

• Flowcharts: A flowchart is a diagram that shows the sequence of steps involved in a process. It helps you visualize the flow of information, identify potential problems or bottlenecks, and optimize your workflow. The BPM Institute recommends using BPMN as the standard notation used to document a process flow so it can be understood by anyone.
• Checklists: A checklist is a list of tasks or actions that need to be completed in a certain order or before a certain deadline. It helps you organize your tasks, ensure quality and accuracy, and avoid missing important details. This approach was covered in depth in the book The Checklist Manifesto .
• Process analysis tools: Tools like Microsoft's Power Automate Process Advisor can map your existing processes so you can identity all the different paths the users and data follows from start to finish. Tools like Process Advisor can help you identify bottlenecks, automation opportunities, and redundant steps in a process.

These are just some examples of tools that can help you become more process oriented at work. You can choose the ones that suit your preferences and needs best.

Why being process oriented is beneficial for your work?

Being process oriented has many benefits for your work. Here are some of the benefits:

• It improves your efficiency: By following a clear and logical sequence of steps, you can complete your tasks faster and with fewer errors.
• It enhances your creativity: By experimenting with different methods and learning from feedback, you can discover new ways of doing things better and solving problems creatively.
• It allows you to scale the work in an orderly manner: By analyzing and documenting the processes you participate in; it allows others to replicate the work and scale it.

According to a study by McKinsey , process-oriented companies are 40% more productive than their competitors.?They also have higher customer satisfaction ratings, lower employee turnover rates, and greater innovation potential.

Closing remarks

Being process oriented means focusing on how you do things rather than what you do; following a pattern of steps that leads to desired outcomes; and constantly improving your methods based on feedback and learning.

Being process oriented has many benefits for your work, such as improving your efficiency, enhancing your creativity, and increasing your satisfaction.

There are many tools or techniques that can help you become more process oriented at work, such as flowcharts, checklists, templates, and project management software.

I hope this article has helped you understand what it means to be process oriented at work and why it matters for your productivity. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to share them below.

-- Manuel T. Reiner, the blue-haired nerd.