Processes! ! Is it required?
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010Do we really need these processes?
I hate to follow these troublesome processes! !
We often hear these statements in the cooler talks. Lets take peep into this.
Who says No..
1. I know what to do
2. Processes are time consuming and delays my delivery
3. It requires documentation, I will better use time for my project
4. Its too complex and I’m confused
5. My boss need this by yesterday
Who say Yes…
1. Process framework provides guidelines for the activities
2. Approval mechanism allows the management stakeholder to aware of this initiative
3. Gives accountability and ownership
4. Provides history and trail for the future
5. Gives greater visibility to the higher management
Most of the organization have processes and some of them give greater emphosis on processes. Are they yield any benefits to the organizations?
Yes, is the answer if they have simple, constantly updated and easy to follow processes and management support to ensure the processes. In my 15 yrs of experience, I saw the benefits of following the processes and i favours to follow the processes for the guaranted success.
- Dhanasekaran
