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1. Choose the Process
- This becomes the centre of your new Mind Map
- State clearly the outcome you would like to achieve
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2. Assemble the team
- Who do you need to help you define the process?
- Who is going to do the work?
- Who is going to manage the process?
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3. Map how it's currently done
- Mind Map the steps
- Number each step
- Show dependencies with relationship branches if necessary
- Walk the process with the team
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4. Identify problem areas
- Focus on major issues
- What's going wrong with the current process
- Use the 80/20 Rule
- 80% of problems come from 20% of the areas
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5. Brainstorm Solutions
- Evaluate possible actions
- Simply list actions, don't judge them
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6. Evaluate Action Steps
- Evaluate the possible action steps
- Identify the workable ones
- Mind Map the new process steps
- Do a 'Dry Run'
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7. Assign Responsibilities
- Assign tasks to people
- Set Deadlines
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8. Create a Master Plan
- Create an overview Mind Map
- Shows high level activities
- Shows who is responsible for what
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9. Follow Through
- Measure regularly
- Can be in the form of Team Meetings
- Can be against a checklist
- Ensure you measure against outcomes in Step 1