The Critical Need for Improving Process Effi ciency in Government

1. FEATURED DIALOGUE:
The Critical Need for Improving Process Efficiency in Government
April 21, 2009
The current economic climate promises to force tighter budgets and
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strict fiscal policies on Washington. This has prompted the Obama
administration to call for programs across the federal government Washington, DC
to be streamlined with an eye towards eliminating waste and
maximizing resources. AGENDA
When budgets are shrinking, saving money by maximizing the 8:30 a.m. Complimentary Breakfast
efficiency of critical operations within an agency or program can make
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the difference between meeting budgetary demands and cutting
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services. It is at times when resources are most scarce, efficiency and
transparency become more important than ever.
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The state of process improvement in government: 12:00 p.m. Adjourn
What are the developing trends within the world of process
improvement through automation on the federal level? What are
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agencies already doing to ensure new processes are organized and
aligned with industry best practices? James Corbett
Director of Business Process Improvement
The renewed call for streamlining and efficiency: and Applications Division
The slow economy has prompted the Obama administration to Nuclear Regulatory Commission
encourage agencies to eliminate waste and streamline processes. How
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can agencies automate processes to meet this renewed efficiency
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mandate as quickly as possible?
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The “business case” for process improvement:
Art Bierschbach
In fostering a culture of continuous process improvement, how can
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stakeholder buy-in be earned? What methodologies and technologies
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have succeeded in earning the support of decision makers?
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Executive decision makers regarding process
improvement in government agencies
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