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. Step 1: Evaluate process management and compliance with minimum standards: A4010.CertificationReadinessAssessment.
. Step 2: Reorient the organization toward high-ROI activities: A4011.ROIFocus.
. Step 3: Reorient the organization toward core activities: A4016.CoreBusinessFocus.
. Step 4: Reassess key services offered based on findings: A4018.KeyServicesPortfolio.
. Step 5: Provide an overview of macro business processes: A4031.EnterpriseProcessOverview.
. Step 6: Invite suppliers to self-assess and define a development plan: A4084.SupplierStressTest.
. Step 7: Analyze and address risks: A4019.Risk&WeaknessAssessment.
. Step 8: Transfer circulating value to organizational assets: A4043.TransferValueToAsset.
. Step 9: Document the organizational structure and map the next steps: A4044.OrganizationEvolutionBreakdown.
. Step 10: Verify business continuity: A4069.BusinessContinuityStressTest.
. Step 11: Immediately eliminate unproductive activities: A4103.WrongActivitiesBlocker.
. Step 12: Highlight and recognize the most effective activities and reconsider the weakest/ineffective ones: A4101.4HoursImprovementSprint.

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A4010.CertificationReadinessAssessment

This tool enables the organization to prepare for an increasing number of certifications by proving compliance with minimum requirements.

Key Results Solved Problems
Obtain an assessment of one’s readiness for certification Poor monitoring of certification progress
Ensure regulatory compliance through continuous self-training Insufficient independent preparation for certifications
Orient to a three-year evolutionary development plan Difficulty getting staff to prepare for internal audits
Support the quality director, owners, and process managers Lack of internal self-assessment
Nonconformities systematically managed and resolved Difficulty relating activities to procedures (requirement for certification)
Appreciate progress supported by evidence Difficulty in transferring know-how to the organization
Document proper management practice and legal evidence  
Have adequate preparation to handle audits and certifications  
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A4011.ROIFocus

This tool helps to examine one's initiatives, identify ineffective ones, and reallocate resources towards those with potential for exponential return on investment (ROI>10).

Key Results Solved Problems
Preferring initiatives with an exponential return on investment (ROI>10) Difficulty in focusing on profitable initiatives
Halting unprofitable initiatives (ROI<2), freeing up time and resources Challenges in early recognition of unsustainable activities
Reinvesting in high-value activities (ROI>2) Hesitation to abandon ineffective initiatives
Discovering activities with low investment and exponential impact Tendency to confuse what appears simple with what is right
Encouraging the team to increase the value generated by each activity  
Generating short-term value (reduced time to benefit)  
Objectively select the activities on which to concentrate  
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A4016.CoreBusinessFocus

This tool facilitates the conduct of a 4-hour session to identify expendable activities to focus on core business, making it one of the most effective and swift A4ManagementTools available.

Key Results Solved Problems
Focusing on core business and ceasing peripheral activities Tendency to consider everything critical
Defining strategic activities through targeted meetings Tendency to centralize activities and delegate marginal tasks
Halting superfluous activities Engaging in tasks far from the core business
Distinguishing unsustainable initiatives Willingness to manage every aspect
Reinvesting freed resources in higher-yield activities Tendency to fill every available moment
Guiding executives and managers towards strategic tasks More operational than strategic approach
Proactively filtering new initiatives Difficulty in eliminating non-essential activities
Increasing revenue per employee  
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A4018.KeyServicesPortfolio

This tool enables a clear description of the services offered to customers, maximizing perceived value and encouraging the discovery of new opportunities.

Key Results Solved Problems
Re(defining your offerings and communicating them effectively to clients Tendency to present one’s offers from an internal perspective rather than from the client’s point of view
Making offering descriptions irresistible and memorable to clients Client expectations not met
Communicating clearly and professionally Limited client understanding of offers
Supporting collaborators in clearly illustrating offerings Client requests beyond the scope of the company’s offer
Helping clients understand which problems are being solved Focus on oneself rather than on clients
Promoting the sale of complementary and enhanced services (cross-selling and upselling)  
Shortening the cash-to-cash cycle  
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A4031.EnterpriseProcessOverview

This tool facilitates the visual representation of process architecture at a macro level, allowing for holistic and integrated management.

Key Results Solved Problems
Structuring an overall view of macro business processes Lack of an overall vision of business processes
Having an overall graphic representation of processes at a strategic level Presence of overlaps and inefficiencies
Identifying process owners and managers Ineffectiveness in interdepartmental coordination
Facilitating interaction between different units/departments Lack of interaction between departments
Preventing overlaps and inefficiencies Difficulty in valuing individual contributions
Using this tool to illustrate the organization to collaborators and partners  
Framing individual contributions within the broader context  
Reengineering business activities  
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A4084.SupplierStressTest

This tool allows for the evaluation, selection, and enhancement of suppliers, partners, and associates to ensure quality and stability of operations. The tool also offers the possibility to self-evaluate provided performances.

Key Results Solved Problems
Selecting suppliers that meet performance requirements Challenges in finding and selecting suitable suppliers
Evaluating and strengthening supplier activities Variability in the performance offered by suppliers (difficulty in defining a performance rating)
Controlling the reliability of the supply chain and delivery Dependence on third-party performance
Consolidating one’s own production and delivery process Discontinuity in product and service compliance
Verifying the performance received (second-party audits) Obstacles in ensuring the operational continuity of suppliers
Defining expectations and response capabilities objectively Challenges in meeting cost, schedule, and performance quality
Mitigating risks and managing supply interruptions Problems in ensuring compliance with service level agreements
Identifying hidden wastes Variability in one’s performance
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A4019.RiskAndWeaknessAssessment

This tool allows to detect risks and establish effective treatment. It enables the identification of new opportunities as well as accepting only sustainable residual risks.

Key Results Solved Problems
Identifying and managing risks and vulnerabilities Lack of a methodological approach to managing risks and opportunities
Avoiding preventable risks Limiting to identifying risks without taking action
Addressing risks in the right order, reducing them to the maximum sustainable level Absence of warning thresholds
Avoiding excessive caution that limits the ability to seize opportunities Tendency to manage risks only when they arise
Ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, norms, and good management practices Neglecting the analysis of operational continuity
Monitoring risks and setting alert thresholds Unawareness of risky processes (absence of process risk assessment)
Verifying proper application through internal audits  
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A4043.TransferValueToAsset

This tool facilitates the adoption of strategies to capitalize on circulating value and define an effective action plan.

Key Results Solved Problems
Capitalizing on asset value Instability and fragmentation of asset value
Valuing existing resources Latent value unusable, incalculable, and non-liquidable
Identifying vital elements of the asset Partial conversion of human capital into company assets
Integrating know-how into asset value Risk of losing know-how (when key figures leave)
Guiding collaborators towards value creation Obstacles in defining a three-year enhancement plan
Applying techniques to guide your efforts  
Enhancing company valuation in view of future changes  
Positively influencing asset performance (ROA)  
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A4044.OrganizationEvolutionBreakdown

This tool enables the definition and monitoring of the evolutionary path to organizational maturity as well as the integration of new opportunities.

Key Results Solved Problems
Consolidating existing capabilities and responsibilities Lack of clarity on current functions
Clearly establishing authority, roles, and responsibilities Ineffective allocation of tasks and responsibilities
Harmonizing activities by eliminating overlaps Unsatisfactory interactions
Integrating over 10,000 decisions into a single tool Inadequate document management
Tracking your ten-year evolutionary roadmap and main chapters Organizational vision limited to the current year
Increasing the accountability of executives and managers Concentration of responsibilities at the top of the company
Planning reorganizations, successions, mergers, or acquisitions  
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A4069.BusinessContinuityStressTest

This tool makes it possible to analyze business continuity, define preventive, containment and recovery measures as well as set the correct priorities.

Key Results Solved Problems
Ensuring operational continuity Inadequate assessment of operational continuity
Integrating preventive measures into routines Vulnerability to unmitigated risks
Limiting vulnerability to interruptions Insufficient use of alert systems
Ensuring service delivery under any circumstance Poor planned redundancy policies
Preventing blackouts and reduced availability Ineffectiveness in monitoring strategies
Defining alarm and monitoring thresholds Underestimating low-frequency, high-impact risks
Documenting your risk-balancing strategy  
Complying with binding laws and good management practices  
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A4103.WrongActivitiesBlocker

This tool enables the analysis of activities and solutions to verify their convenience.

Key Results Solved Problems
Stopping ineffective activities before they start Lack of a method to quantify the convenience of activities
Isolating activities without break-even Difficulty in defining criteria for discerning actions to be taken
Evaluating activities with long-term returns Unaligned initiatives
Weighing influencing factors Persistence of unproductive tasks
Comparing different solutions Initiatives with long-term break-even
Conducting spending reviews Suboptimal resource management
Orienting towards profitable activities  
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A4101.4HoursImprovementSprint

This tool facilitates conducting a 4-hour workshop aimed at highlighting the most and least productive activities and establish the corrective actions.

Key Results Solved Problems
Identifying strengths and weaknesses through a 2-4 hour focus meeting Reluctance to stop the 3 least effective activities
Directing efforts and resources to avoid resistance Lack of a shared action plan
Eliminating the three major weaknesses in a sprint Lack of a unified direction of intent
Mobilizing collaborators towards an immediate goal Ongoing unproductive activities
Identifying new collective resources Dissatisfaction among those who perceive inefficiencies but cannot find allies
Dealing with concerns as a group Difficulty in agreeing on actions to be taken
Conducting informal but effective audits  

A4010.CertificationReadinessAssessment

Key Results Solved Problems
Obtain an assessment of one’s readiness for certification Poor monitoring of certification progress
Ensure regulatory compliance through continuous self-training Insufficient independent preparation for certifications
Orient to a three-year evolutionary development plan Difficulty getting staff to prepare for internal audits
Support the quality director, owners, and process managers Lack of internal self-assessment
Nonconformities systematically managed and resolved Difficulty relating activities to procedures (requirement for certification)
Appreciate progress supported by evidence Difficulty in transferring know-how to the organization
Document proper management practice and legal evidence  
Have adequate preparation to handle audits and certifications