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BPM (Business Process Management), CRM and Cross-Functional EnterpriseLevel Customer-Focussed Business Processes
Alan McSweeney
Objectives
To describe an approach to integrating operational processes into cross-functional customer focussed view for improved customer relationship management
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Scope
Concerned with cross-functional, enterprise-level business processes associated with customers and how organisations can take a cross-functional view to drive customer satisfaction Not concerned with providing details on business process management, except where it is relevant to the crossfunctional customer-oriented view
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Customer Service and Customer Satisfaction
Poor customer service is still pervasive despite awareness of the need for and benefits of improved customer service Many organisations have not changed their business processes to deliver improved customer service and provide what customers want Improved customer service means optimising end-to-end processes from the customer viewpoint Involves linking multiple internal processes to get cross-functional view from customer perspective
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Illusion of Customer Relationship Management
Myth of CRM Customers are not outsiders We are all customers utilities, service providers, financial institutions, government agencies CRM is about how WE want to be treated When we talk about customers (THEM), we mean us
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What Customers Really Want More For Less
More Of Value Responsiveness Involvement Consideration Dependability Flexibility
Less Of Aggravation Time to Complete Transaction Rigidity Cost Bureaucracy Excuses Lack of Integration
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What Organisations Try to Do More With Less
More Of Work Customers Sales Revenue Margin
Less Of Personnel Facilities Cost
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Balance Between Internal and External
Need to balance management focus between more with less and most for less More with less focuses on internal reductions: cost, staff More for less focuses on external improvements Only a cross-functional view of business processes can achieve this balance Internal processes focus on operational functions Cross-functional view links internal processes to get end-to-end customer view of organisation
Cross-functional processes are those that really affect customers from start to endApril 10, 2010 8
Cross Functional Processes Crossing Vertical Operational Organisational Units
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Core Cross Functional Processes
Three cross-functional processes that are common to all organisations Product/service delivery From order/specification/design/selection to delivery/installation/implementation/provision and billing
Customer management From customer acquisition to management to repeat business to up-sell/cross-sell
New product/service provision From research to product/service design to implementation and commercialisation
These processes cross multiple internal organisation boundaries and have multiple handoffs but they are what concern customers Cross-functional processes deliver value Value to the customer Value to the company
Integrated cross-functional processes means better customer service and more satisfied and more customersApril 10, 2010 10
Core Cross Functional Processes and Customer ViewThe customer sees across the structure and is not concerned with but is all too often aware of the operational elements, their complexity and lack of interoperability Product/Service Delivery: from order to completion Customer Relationship Management New Product/ Service Provision
The organisation sees the structure vertically and in a compartmentalised view and all to frequently does not see the customer viewpointApril 10, 2010 11
Cross Functional View
Creating a cross-functional view shows you how your organisation really works Can be used to identify real opportunities for savings as well as improvements Creates a win-win of More For Less and More With Less
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Illusion of Attempting to Manage Outcomes
Outcomes cannot be managed, only influenced Outcomes include: Sales Sales conversion rate Revenue Profit Cashflow
Outcomes can only be influenced through activities: Improved customer satisfaction More sales activity Greater value for money
Focussing on cross-functional processes is a key way of influencing outcomes and delivering valueApril 10, 2010 13
Illusion of Attempting to Manage OutcomesActivitiesDevelop and Sell the Right Product at the Right Price Identify the Right Customers Fulfil Orders Correctly and Satisfactorily Manage Customer Relationships
Outcomes You cannot force customers to buy more products and services
Sell More Products/ Services and More Profitably
Generate More Profit
Be Easy to Do Business With Be an Organisation Customers Want to Do Business With Generate and Maintain High Customer SatisfactionApril 10, 2010 14
Illusion of Attempting to Manage OutcomesBut you can take actions and perform activities that will increase the propensity of customers to buy more ActivitiesDevelop and Sell the Right Product at the Right Price Identify the Right Customers Fulfil Orders Correctly and Satisfactorily Manage Customer Relationships
Outcomes You cannot force customers to buy more products and services
Sell More Products/ Services and More Profitably
Generate More Profit
Be Easy to Do Business With Be an Organisation Customers Want to Do Business With Generate and Maintain High Customer SatisfactionApril 10, 2010 15
Barriers to Taking an Effective Cross-Functional View
No Focus on Cross-Functional Processes No overall cross-functional business model Too many point solutions without an overarching context
No Accountability for Cross-Functional Processes No one is accountable for start-to-end activities End-to-end processes not defined or even understood
No Measurement of Cross-Functional Process Metrics No measurement of activities comprising cross-functional processes from start-to-end Traditional rather than start-to-end metrics are pervasive Designed to provide an inside-out view of organisationApril 10, 2010 16
Single Barrier to Taking an Effective CrossFunctional ViewNo Focus on Cross-Functional Processes
No Accountability for CrossFunctional Processes
Lack of Focus on Operations by Senior Management
No Measurement of Cross-Functional Process Metrics
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Single Barrier to Taking an Effective CrossFunctional View
You need to get senior management involved and senior management must make the commitment to get involved Must engage with the detail Must understand the business
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Reasons for Taking an Effective Cross-Functional View
Products and services are becoming commoditised No real differentiators New products and services are readily and quickly replicated Times to market are becoming much shorter Start-to-end customer focus and service is real differentiator Integrated products and start-to-end focus and service are difficult to commoditise Combine service delivery with product/service Need to look at business in terms of start-to-end processes
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Cross-Functional ProcessesHorizontal Cross Functional Processes Externally Focussed Link Operational Processes Cross Organisation Boundaries Vertical Operational Processes Internally FocussedApril 10, 2010 20
Operational Processes
You have to have them, manage them, monitor them, update them You cannot ignore them or do without them They define day-to-day specific activities and associated controls But you need to ensure that operational processes exist with a larger enterprise ecosystem
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Cross-Functional Approach
Connects operational processes in a start-to-end view Identifies which key operational processes need to be improved Defines the information that needs to be collected Enables effective action to be taken Links measurement to achievement of business goals Becoming process-focused is a change in the way organisations operate from functions to processes
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Benefits of Cross-Functional ApproachAchieve better results from processes Implement a consistent approach to assess and improve processes that are aligned with the strategy and business outcomes Reduce costs by avoiding duplication in process improvement Increase customer satisfaction by defining and aligning start-to-end business processes with measures that reflect customer needs Improve productivity by eliminating process overlaps and ineffectiveness through the reduction of process complexities and implementing enterprise-wide standardsApril 10, 2010 23
Data and Information Gap
Within most organisations there is a noticeable information gap Timely access to information Access to accurate and complete information Access to information at an appropriate level of detail Inconsistent and patchy information from various business systems and units
Which of these statements apply to you? The data is there but getting access to it is complicated or not possible Finding and collating data across different information sources is often very difficult Performance data is not available quickly enough to act on it effectively There is excessive information that conceals what is really needed or important Some of the information required is simply not being captured
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Data and Information Gap
Measuring the effectiveness of end-to-end cross-functional processes needs integrated information collection across operational processesTo measure from end-to-end
You need to aggregate individual operation measures into an integrated frameworkApril 10, 2010 25
Closing the Information Gap
Closing the information gap is an essential prerequisite of implementing effective and usable business process management Responsibility of both the business and IT working collaboratively
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Data, Information and Action
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Data, Information and Action Cycle
Data refers to the source figures and numbers. It is the raw material for analysis Data gap is the absence of the tools and operational processes to consistently collect, store, manage the data and make available tools to perform analyses.
Information is the value extracted from the raw data Information gap is the absence of insight caused by the lack of defined metrics and indicators and their timely and accurate availability and usability.
Action is the need for operational business processes to ensure that the information presented is used and acted upon The Data, Information, Action cycle means that there must be a continuum from collecting the raw data to using it effectively Process to achieve this must be embedded in the organisation
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Key Measures
Overall financial performance Performance of partnerships and alliances Product and service line profitability Client profitability Client acquisition and retention
Overall operational performance Performance relative to competition Delivery of profit and value to clients Client satisfaction Staff performance
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Measure What Matters
If you measure what matters to the customer then you will be measuring what is important to the organisation Creates an objective view of performance Bear in mind that what gets measured gets done
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Achieving a Cross-Functional View
Change of management attitude regarding customer centric processes Widen attitude to process management from operational to cross-functional Represents a significant effort and a new approach by management
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High-Level View of Areas of Management Refocus and New BehavioursRequirement Activities and TasksDefine what is important for customers Define the set of enterprise, cross-functional processes Prioritise the critical enterprise, cross-functional processes and their constituent operational processes Develop plan to implement enterprise, cross-functional processes Define the organisation structure needed to operate the enterprise, crossfunctional processes Create plan for managing communications to articulate plan and its benefits Modify the critical enterprise, cross-functional processes and their constituent operational processes Identify organisational changes to create cross-functional alignment Update organisational structures to create roles and responsibilities to implement cross-functional alignment Identify IT investments that deliver in improved business performance and added value Implement IT systems Define cross-functional measurements that link overall customer-focussed performance to cost and expenditure Collect information that populate cross-functional measurements Define structures and processes to achieve continuous improvement Implement structures and processes to achieve continuous improvement Measure continuous improvement32
Organisation view that shows key 1. 2. cross-functional processes 3. 4. 5. 6. 1.
Design enterprise, crossfunctional processes to achieve business goals Define organisation structure 1. needed to operate the enterprise, 2. cross-functional processes IT systems that add value cross 1. functions 2. Cross-functional measurements 1. that link performance to costs and expenditure 2. Process for continuous 1. improvement 2. 3.April 10, 2010
Results of Management Refocus and New Behaviours
Focus on what matters to customers that includes: Framework to measure customer-oriented performance Structure to achieve customer-oriented improvements
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Attitude Inhibitors to Customer Centricity
Change to customer-centric operation requires learning, training and management Im not in sales/marketing. Why are you talking to me? Ive been here for 20 years and I dont see why we should change now. I am willing to support the project 100% as long as it does not affect me. This is the way its always been done and its worked well up to now. Ive got 15 minutes to talk to you. Im very busy with important things. Belief that you are smarter than your customers Belief that you know best Focus on short-term returns with no long-term focus Operational thinking is not the job of senior management Process will slow us down
Attitudes that require change
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Tyranny of the Organisation ChartCross-Functional Processes
The organisation chart by its nature emphasises vertical functions, seniority, vertical reporting lines Creates local domains of influence and vested interests An organisation chart view inhibits cross-functional process view Everyone is partially responsible so no-one has overall responsibilityApril 10, 2010
Organisation Operational Functions35
Customer Centric Cross-Functional MeasurementsMeasure from Start to Finish
Measure what matters as work moves through the organisation through the individual operational processes Trends in these measurements will show the real health of your organisationApril 10, 2010 36
Organisation Value ChainsValue Chains
Value chains add value and confer competitive advantage when defined and linkedApril 10, 2010 37
Cross Functional Processes Link Operational Processes
Need a clear understanding of the organisations operational processes Need to ensure that the operational processes are optimised Cross-functional processes involve collaboration between operational processesApril 10, 2010 38
Cross Functional Processes and Strategy
Effective cross-functional processes deliver on the organisations strategy Cannot divorce the organisations strategy from operational processes and their execution Collecting information on the performance of cross-functional processes will allow the execution of strategy to be effectively measured Linkage between strategy, crossfunctional processes and operational processes means individual process measurements can be linked to overall performance Allows goals to be connected to operational processesApril 10, 2010
Strategy Delivered By Cross-Functional Processes
Measure Achievement of Goals
Consisting Of Operational Processes Set Goals
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Sample Enterprise Business Process Models
The following sample organisational models illustrate implementations of aligned cross-functional business processes and have the following core characteristics: Enterprise-level process definition Focus on end-to-end cross-functional business processes that deliver value to customers Designed for simplified communication Common understanding of processes among process owners and users Simple structures and frameworks Appropriate use of external reference models and standards
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Sample Enterprise Business Process Models - 1Business EnvironmentCompetitors, Governments Regulations and Requirements, Standards, Economics
Customers Process NeedsBusiness Controlling ProcessProcesses That Direct and Tune Other ProcessesCustomer Acquisition
Core ProcessesProcesses That Create Value for the CustomerProduct Delivery Order Fulfilment Customer Support
Business Measurement ProcessProcesses That Monitor and Report the Results of Other Processes
Enabling ProcessesProcesses That Supply Resources to Other ProcessesChannel Management Supply Management Human Resources Information Technology Business Acquisition
Suppliers ProcessesApril 10, 2010 41
Sample Enterprise Business Process Models - 2Align
Supply ChainInnovate Plan
Source Sell
Make
Fulfil
Customers
Build
PeopleApril 10, 2010
Finance
Information
Environment
Governance42
Sample Enterprise Business Process Models Common Structure
Sample business process models have a common structure Generic structure that forms a template for specific actualisationsOperational Processes With Cross Functional Linkages Vision, Strategy, Leadership, Business Management Management and Support Processes
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Sample Enterprise Business Process Models Common StructureVision, Strategy, Business ManagementVision and Strategy
Operational Processes With Cross Functional LinkagesDevelop and Manage Products and Services Market and Sell Products and Services Deliver Products and Services Manage Customer Service
Management and Support ProcessesBusiness Planning, Merger, Acquisition Human Resource Management Information Technology Management Financial Management Facilities Management
Governance and Compliance
Legal, Regulatory, Environment, Health and Safety Management
External Relationship Management
Knowledge, Improvement and Change Management
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Define Measures Linked to Key ProcessesNumber of New Customers Profitability Per Customer Customer Turnover Inventory
Business EnvironmentCompetitors, Governments Regulations and Requirements, Standards, Economics
Customer Acquisition Cost
Customers Process NeedsBusiness Controlling ProcessProcesses That Direct and Tune Other ProcessesCustomer Acquisition
Core ProcessesProcesses That Create Value for the CustomerProduct Delivery Order Fulfilment Customer Support
Business Measurement ProcessProcesses That Monitor and Report the Results of Other Processes
Number of Customers Complaints
Time to Fulfil Order
Enabling ProcessesProcesses That Supply Resources to Other ProcessesChannel Management Supply Management Human Resources Information Technology Business Acquisition
Time to Resolve Complaints
Forecast Accuracy Number of ReturnsApril 10, 2010
Suppliers Processes
Delivery Time Accuracy
Invoice Accuracy
Payment Times45
Actions to Achieve Enterprise Business Process Approach
Identify and understand the cross-functional, enterpriselevel business process that create and add value Understand and define the metrics that measure crossfunctional, enterprise-level business process performance Define a plan for managing and improving cross-functional, enterprise-level business processes identifying priorities and resources Ensure there is sponsorship, ownership, accountability for results and recognition of achievements Communicate the vision to the organisationApril 10, 2010 46
Enterprise Business Process Models vs. Organisation Chart
How do the two compare?Organisation Chart Top-down structure focussing on operational areas Focussed on internal organisation and structure Compartmentalised
Enterprise Business Process Models Functional areas that traverse operational boundaries Focussed on end-to-end accomplishments Joined-up
Vision, Strategy, Business ManagementVision and Strategy
Operational Processes With Cross Functional LinkagesDevelop and Manage Products and Services Market and Sell Products and Services Deliver Products and Services Manage Customer Service
Management and Support ProcessesBusiness Planning, Merger, Acquisition Human Resource Management Information Technology Management Financial Management Facilities Management
Governance and Compliance
Legal, Regulatory, Environment, Health and Safety Management
External Relationship Management
Knowledge, Improvement and Change Management
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Baldrige Criteria Framework
The Baldrige criteria framework focuses on continuous improvement that is concentrated on the customer, led by management, based on facts and data, and directed toward resultsOrganisational Profile: Environment, Relationship, ChallengesStrategic Planning Workforce and Human Resources
Leadership
Business Results
Customers and Markets
Process Management
Information, Measurement, Analysis and Knowledge ManagementApril 10, 2010 48
Baldrige Criteria Framework
Baldrige criteria framework is a superset of the crossfunctional business process management view of an organisation in order to deliver improved customer satisfaction Included here for the sake of completeness We are concerned specifically with cross-functional business processes relating to customer service and customer relationship management Baldrige criteria framework can provide a proven framework for thisApril 10, 2010 49
Mapping Sample Business Process Model - 1Vision, Strategy, Business ManagementVision and Strategy
Operational Processes With Cross Functional LinkagesDevelop and Manage Products and Services Market and Sell Products and Services Deliver Products and Services Manage Customer Service
Management and Support ProcessesBusiness Planning, Merger, Acquisition Human Resource Management Information Technology Management Financial Management Facilities Management
Governance and Compliance
Legal, Regulatory, Environment, Health and Safety Management
External Relationship Management
Knowledge, Improvement and Change Management
Business EnvironmentCompetitors, Governments Regulations and Requirements, Standards, Economics
Customers Process NeedsBusiness Controlling ProcessProcesses That Direct and Tune Other ProcessesCustomer Acquisition
Core ProcessesProcesses That Create Value for the CustomerProduct Delivery Order Fulfilment Customer Support
Business Measurement ProcessProcesses That Monitor and Report the Results of Other Processes
Enabling ProcessesProcesses That Supply Resources to Other ProcessesChannel Management Supply Management Human Resources Information Technology Business Acquisition
Suppliers ProcessesApril 10, 2010 50
Mapping Sample Business Process Model - 2Vision, Strategy, Business ManagementVision and Strategy
Operational Processes With Cross Functional LinkagesDevelop and Manage Products and Services Market and Sell Products and Services Deliver Products and Services Manage Customer Service
Management and Support ProcessesBusiness Planning, Merger, Acquisition Human Resource Management Information Technology Management Financial Management Facilities Management
Governance and Compliance
Legal, Regulatory, Environment, Health and Safety Management
External Relationship Management
Knowledge, Improvement and Change Management
Align
Supply ChainInnovate Plan
Source Sell
Make
Fulfil
Customers
Build
PeopleApril 10, 2010
Finance
Information
Environment
Governance51
Challenges and Lessons Learned from CrossFunctional BPM ImplementationAligned Processes Aligned Measures Resources, Skills and Enabling Technology Knowledge Sharing Credibility and Simplicity in Communication Process Improvement ToolsApril 10, 2010 52
Aligned Processes
Understanding, defining and aligning business processes are key to success Aligned processes increase return Individual operational processes need to be connected to larger cross-functional processes
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Aligned Measures
Appropriate performance measurement available to all is important Need to measure results of cross-functional processes and constituent operational processes Ensures focus is maintained on what is important
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Resources, Skills and Enabling Technology
Dedicated, trained and skilled resources are important Need usable, functional technology providing process design, mapping features Ensure full-time responsibility
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Knowledge Sharing
Acquire and share internal and external expert knowledge Implement knowledge sharing technology Learn from others mistakes Use appropriate external expertise
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Credibility and Simplicity in Communication
Need to communicate the need to operate in a business process oriented manner Need to sell the concept to personnel Showing results is necessary to get buy-in and sustain BPM initiatives
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Process Improvement Tools
Process improvement is core to BPM Toolset is important
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Process Management ModelBusiness Strategy, Business Models, Business Plans, Change Management Process Leadership
Design and Implement Processes
Process Performance
Measure Actual vs. Target Performance
Process Design
Cause Analysis
Create and Implement Solutions
Process Redesign
Knowledge Management
Execution Improvement
Continuous Improvement
Process Improvement
Gap
Success
Share Best Practices
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Business Process Action Hierarchy
Cross-functional processes need to be aligned with actions Performance of actions rolls-up to performance of processConsists of one or more of Consists of one or more of Sub-Process
Business Process Hierarchy Cross Functional Process Cross Functional Process
Process
Process
Process
Process
Sub-Process
Consists of one or more of Activity Activity
Consists of one or more of Task Task
Consists of one or more of Step Step Step Step
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Sample Business Process Action Hierarchy
Sample set of actions associated with a process Need to ensure that individual actions are aligned and their performance measuredSample Business Process Hierarchy
Cross Functional Process
Supply Chain Management
Consisting of a Number of Processes Including
Fulfil Order
Consisting of a Number of Sub-Process Including
Take Customer Order
Consisting of a Number of Activities Including
Check Customer Status
Consisting of a Number of Tasks Including
Validate Customer Account and Credit
Consisting of a Number of Steps IncludingApril 10, 2010
Enter Customer Details61
You Know You Are Achieving a Cross-Functional Customer View When
You know what matters to customers You measure what matters to customers You identify and understand the key cross-functional, enterprise-level business processes You start initiatives that focus on cross-functional, enterprise-level business processes You link operational processes to cross-functional, enterprise-level business processes You reward personnel based on contribution to customer satisfaction and performanceApril 10, 2010 62
Achieving a Cross-Functional View
There will be problems You are encroaching on peoples territories You are creating waves Understand and deal with
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Summary
Too often organisations look to what is important to them and now what is important to their customers Too often organisations are structured along operational lines Poor customer service is still pervasive despite awareness of the need for and benefits of improved customer service A cross-functional view of business processes shows what is important to customers If you measure what matters to the customer then you will be measuring what is important to the organisationApril 10, 2010 64
More InformationAlan McSweeney alan@alanmcsweeney.com
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