Why execution-works?

A thorough description of the value, platform, applied-use and functional diversity for Capability Systems' services called; execution-works. »
Terrence Yelmene

everyone,  continuously getting
the 'right' things, 'done.'
aspiring
attaining
executing  ever higher objectives -
Everyone
achieved  together.
Achievement by people
who do work.
processes
procedures
opportunities
make mistakes
collaboration
performance
growth
innovation
learning
strategic development
In fact,
the trick to getting maximum results,
is to optimally, yet simply,
work.
Structured activites and processes
with embedded collaboration/artifacts
elegantly
and
simply...
enabled.
operational execution work platform
ostructured
Practices, projects, procedures, tasks and literally any other structured activity can be modeled and/or captured and executed by any authorized participant.
True management of all discrete events which no longer overwhelm / override the  big execution picture.
Just as easily
model and/or
capture any
sequence of work
in processes
that will be
automatically
executed
by the right people
in the right time.
Including the most elegant approach to...
agile and lean
practices and
methodologies
At the most basic level, operational execution consists of
day-to-day work activites / projects / processes
conducted within:

- multiple interconnected roles.
- built-in communication/artifacts.
- transparent clarity.
- immensely scalable from
5-to-5,000 or more
Within this first, most basic level,
applying execution-works easily
enables a rationalized and sustainable
operational improvement of between:

10-to-20% or more.
Work interactions don't stop at the formal organizational boundaries
and execution-works accommodates all extra-organizational participants
like your customers/clients, suppliers/partners, donors/volunteers, etc.
with the configurability to meet any/all collaborative interaction needs.
And every contributing
enterprise work participant,
internal or external,
no matter where they are,
or how they can best make their contribution -
is provided with all of the necessary resources to maximize the overall
work execution of the entire
operational enterprise.
The execution-works
platform can meet
your needs now -
and as you grow
into the future.
people
Employing execution-works in our operation
will most definitely,   positively impact
and resolve our most critical operational issues
to the degree that…

'to execute'

represents a significant advance in capability,

but -

-  isn't there more to it than that?

-  aren't there more possibilities?
what about moving the organization forward…
strategically?
What about moving
the organization                    …
strategically?
Elegant and simple
enablement

as a starting tier  (a baseline)
for people doing work to achieve more.
Secure,
yet easily accessed
by any web browser

for use by
a specific
authorized
enterprise
participant

operating in a
role-based
work-purpose

from anywhere
in the world


simply...
A personal agenda/
from various
group calendars.
simple primary operation
simple operational functions
A personal
running/prioritized
work plan.
One of several options to log work-time -
each of which are available, however a user deems
easiest-to-use/prefers to log their time -
for the user's optimal use and the system's optimal accuracy.
An up-to-the-minute
listing of all the 'active'
work assignments the user currently has.
An up-to-the-minute
listing of all the 'active'
issues/tasks the user has been assigned.
And any preferred grouping
of the dozens of other functions
the user elects to/or is mandated
to employ in their 'window' into
the working execution system.
simple notification functions
…a simple action notification via email…

from:  teamwork@ficticiousprowork.com
to:  aadams@ficticiousprowork.com
date:  Sat, Jan 8, 2011 at 11:18 AM
subject:  Task overdue

Task "-exercise1 - create a project"
should have been closed on 01/05/2011.
It is still open, close it or update dates.

-exercise1 - create a project - (link to task)
Automatically sent
to any assignable
email system/client.
Alternatively another
notification can be made through either auto-generated or direct communique
'sticky notes.'
simple, yet comprehensive
work management
project-tree
Division of work, responsibilities and all supporting functions required to coordinate work.
schedule-sequence-dependence - gantt
resources / capacities / loads analyzed-maximized
project cost management
Costs of resources,
as assigned
to projects,
even down to
individual tasks,

rolled up
or down

and

budgets assignable
to any/all
work activities.
Work-centric social network of
communication and interaction.
The basic functions are augmented by still more
work-centric and people enabling communication:
-  document management with versioning.
-  outlook, entourage,  google mail/apps integration.
-  twitter integration.
-  multi-faceted search including query by example.
-  supports multi-language operation.
-  mobile client support - more being added.
Applied execution
practices, methods and technologies
services from CapSys
making the
Work
worthy of the
People.
... The something more,
is the application of practices, processes, methods and tools
to affect results greater than those otherwise attainable
by simple augmentation and automation.
Using the  execution-works  platform,
CapSys works with its clients
to devise the most appropriate
operational advances that will produce
optimal performance results.
Our client's context (your specific needs) sets the stage for
how we proceed through this improvement delivery endeavor.

We look for and only use leverage when/where appropriate using systemic business issue problem identification, evaluation, assessment and development.

Then, we employ various methods to find systemic root causal-effect and/or determine before-the-fact issue raising (hypothesis to be tested)
that can deliver highest impact results, specific to each client.

When the client and CapSys have this 'learn-adapt' context established,
it becomes very apparent  - exactly why we'll need to commit ourselves, how we should proceed, and in which framework tier  should we concentrate first,
to best achieve our objectives.
tier 0
operational execution
tier -1
continuous improvement execution
&  key practices adoption
tier -2
systemic-strategy objectives execution
tier -3
enterprise/business model execution
operational administration
adaptive, strategic/innovation
structure/architecture
Agile - lean - value   execution development.
- Primary applied solution. -
- Primary applied solution. -
- Primary applied solution. -
- Primary applied solution. -
Processes / procedures capture -
to iterative improvement - best practices.
Strategic initiative execution system.
Business architectural design methodology.
execution-works  solution framework
practitioner-participant
evaluation - assessments surveys
idef0  activity modeling
yawl workflow analysis/eng.
process/procedure
optimization templating
These   tier 0   functions are useful to:

capture the in-use organizational
operating procedures/functional processes
and/or devise procedures/process
that will maximize results from operations.

By instituting these functions
through execution-works,
adopters get immediate visibility and
clarity into their operations that they
adapt and develop to meet
current and future needs.
tier  -1   -   continuous improvement execution
Key Practices Development   -   (KPD)
This functional tier typically begins to be addressed with:
When more is required, CapSys will also provide
any/all of the following:
standard  execution-works  agile and lean functions applied on practices improvement.
agile and lean
practices and
methodologies
fractionally-decomposed  iterative-pull operational process management
simple functional segmentation and prioritization activity management
agile/lean/value continuous improvement practice
value-stream mapping
sipoc charting
A3 charting
valuenet analysis
personal work management system
high-priority list
operational requirements analysis
personas
storyboarding
weighted swot analysis
detailed compositing
problem development
use cases
operational six sigma practices engineering/methods
cause-effect analysis
process analysis and control
design of
experiments
quality function deployment
tool integration: Tableau
scorecard/performance management - benchmarking  and  iterative  improvement  using:
kpi-based in-line metrics assessment  and  dynamic/interactive light-weight operational analysis-(hybrid BI function)
ideation
management
These   tier-1   practices are:

simply optional elements that can be
drawn upon/employed to devise the best solution in your execution-works implementation.

They should be thought of as... "what" practices, processes, tools and techniques
which can be added to the core platform to address current/future needs of the enterprise to execute better and attain the desired results.
tier 0   -   operational execution
Processes / procedures capture -
to iterative improvement - best practices.
standard  execution-works  jbpm  workflow and flux engineering.
If more is required, CapSys will also provide
any/all of the following:
This functional tier is addressed with:
tier -2   -   systemic-strategy objectives execution
This functional tier is addressed with:
A fundamental change management process which both fosters a culture of achievement
and is the means to   execute   primary-strategic to rapid-pragmatic change initiatives.
execution-works platform (80%)  +   process facilitation services (20%)
using a comprehensive built-in process template/engine app built with
standard  execution-works  jbpm  workflow and flux engineering
lead-in strategic objectives process
general  process  description
Near effortless time logging accomplished using any one of four different ways
enabling the logging to be done any way the worker prefers in-the-moment  -
a case where minimizing the effort, maximizes the compliance of  'doing' the task -
thereby maximizing the accuracy of the system.
key practice refinement
This functional tier is addressed with:
tier -3   -   enterprise/business model execution
A conceptual construct for describing, visualizing, assessing and changing current and/or building new operational executable business models.
model design elements and
architectural working  - 'patterns'
Most Important Strategically Leverage-able Objectives

A partial list, yet representative set of examples of enterprise operations/functional capabilities where the most leverage-able objectives might be found:

•  Alliances and Partnerships
•  Asset Utilization
•  Benchmarking and Quality
•  Breakthrough Products
•  Budget Practices
•  Communications
•  Corporate Strategy
•  Cost Structure
•  Credit and Collections Management
•  Customer Loyalty
•  Data-Document Management, Libraries
•  Evaluation
•  Facilities Services
•  Financial Management
•  Financial Performance Measures
•  Fundraising
•  Global Presence
•  Governance
•  Health and Safety
•  Information Technology
•  Manufacturing
•  Marketing Management
•  Measurement - Metrics
•  Mergers and Acquisitions
•  Mission Strategies
•  Operational Clockspeed
•  Operations Maintenance
•  Order Management
•  Organizational Change
•  Outsourcing
•  Performance Measurement
•  Planning
•  Process Enhancement
•  Procurement
•  Regulatory Change
•  Relationship Management
•  Resource Allocation and Budgeting
•  Resource Optimization
•  Rewards and Recognition
•  Roles and Responsibilities
•  Research and Development
•  Sales Management
•  Structure
•  Supply Chain Management
•  Sustainability
•  Technology
•  Top-Line Growth
•  Training
•  Transparency and Accountability

with many more possibilities.
objectives metric -  indicators measures
process
mislo functionally decompose process
weekly mislo execution standup meeting
What are the 1 to 3 most important things I can do this week to positively contribute to
the execution of the strategic initiatives based on W/W-W/W-H-W plan?
running the process - disciplined contribution
setting up the process -
objectives, metrics and defining the win
weekly mislo execution
standup meeting
lead-in strategic
objectives process
objectives metric -
indicators (lead/ lag measures),
measurement process and  success target value(s)
(if appropriate)
mislo functionally
decompose under w/w, w/w, h, w context and  assignment
process facilitation services (80%)  +  execution-works platform (20%)
using a comprehensive built-in process template/engine app built with
standard  execution-works  jbpm  workflow and flux engineering
These   tier-2   practices are:

again, optional elements that can be
drawn upon to functionally enact your
organizational strategy and/or
new practices.

They should be thought of as... "how" strategic and operational initiatives and
new practices are best executed.
These   tier-3   practices are:

undertaken when an organization
has energy/intent around answering
the most fundamental questions about;
who they are,
how they operate,
and why they operate the way they do.

Tier -3 can provide the foundation for all else
and is where the most opportunity can be found.
execution-works is a service which delivers
significant advances in operational execution.
These services are rendered with the benefit of
a number of highly specialized tools.

A representative listing of some of these tools include:
Tableau Visual Analysis - Dashboards/Reports
The execution-works service uses Tableau for a number of operational
and predictive analyses  functions.  Tableau is a dynamically-interactive
'visual'  data analysis designer/server platform.  A user can perform
real-time inquiry/analysis using virtually any data, capture the analysis
to a dynamic dashboard and produce reports.  Tableau's strength lies
in its versatility to slice/dice data by almost limitless means then
produce highly expressive visual results that reveal answers and make
decisions/strategies easier.
Brainpark is a natural extension of execution-works that flat-out
enables organizations to simply accomplish more than they
otherwise would.  This SaaS enterprise app service is 'the' platform for 'actionable centers of expertise.'  The platform captures/articulates everyone's  experience and enables the sharing of work-related information in that context, then facilitates the continued use of those assets for the benefit of all.
Brainpark - Enterprise Social Net-Working
Custom build your own performance management  structure
from over 4800 tested metrics/measures that deliver
operational insight and results.  CapSys can use the KPI
library to build any operational performance monitoring
system useful to our clients.
KPI Library - Repository of Proven,
Indicative Operational Metrics
Aotea Studios helps business analysts and project managers
through visual models and graphic aids to communicate, articulate and deliver architecturally sound solutions faster.
Aotea Studios - Graphical Model-Aids
execution-works
works
because it binds your people together
by improving the work,
so that together,
they can all share in:

Working Smarter - to ensure you offer desirable value to your customers and that you are using the collective mental strength everyone in your company.

Working Better - to improve the performance-value and to reduce mistakes.

Working Faster - to reduce delays and improve speed to your customer.

Working Cheaper - to reduce initial costs and to eliminate wasteful spending.
execution-works  by  Capability Systems
Through the execution-works services, CapSys helps
senior management of small-to-medium-sized organizations
develop 20% to 200% more actionable results from their operations
by helping to implement systemic and continously improving
operational execution.
Thank you for watching this presentation.
Please contact us at:
em:  info@capabilitysystems.com
tel:  608-588-8117
At the lower 0 / -3 levels, operational execution consists of fundamental
adaption, adoption, enablement-to-empowerment and transitional change:
By addressing these lower, more actionable levels,
the transitional results that can come from
employing execution-works enable
operational improvement of between:

20-to-200% or more.
including:

- agile / lean / value-centric operations.
- key practice enhanced /enabled operations.
- fully executable strategic initiatives.
- rationalized /optimized operational architecture.
dynamic modeling and simulation
agent-based dynamic scenario
optimization modeling/simulation
A complete 'digest'
can be configured
and made available
for either internal or external rss-feed reader.
The meta level of execution is defining action based upon the self-aware knowledge of:
- Where do we intend to go and Why?
- What needs to happen When?
- How can those things best get done?
- Who is going to be responsible for which tasks?

In order then, meta-execution is the creation of a vividly understood gap between the present state and an essentially desired future state as defined by:
Where/Why? - What/When? - How? -and- Who?
simple operational effect
web-based technology
as platform
practices,
processes,
procedures,
project-based
work activity
coordination
vision/aspiration
-resolved to-
strategic/operational objectives
intellect,
ingenuity,
integrity,
intent,
interdependance
of the  -people-
an execution
baseline
consists of:
backburner list
incoming
work
today's priority six

-  highest-to-lowest
-  time allotted per task
-  plan the day
- list management
- communications management
- event management
now activity
one-touch filing
two-minutes
or less
meta-designing process
understand
design
implement
manage
decide
inquiry
execute
design
prototype
provoke
mobilize
re-set stage
immersion
inquiry/re-devise
execution
evolution
forward
if ...
large enough in scale/scope,
an entire kotter/ADKAR change
or hoshin kanri/OGSM strategic system
may frame this otherwise
intentionally simple, targeted process,
else ...
this is a stand-alone process.
please note
execution-works is a systemic
consultative & technology service
that uses this baseline to enable
the coordination of people
in the context of work.
coordination
context
enable the
of
of
in the
work better
work faster
work cheaper
The intended results
(your intended results)
get done.
Work is prioritized,
effort is coordinated,
interaction is
made easy.
Have you already tried everything you can think of BUT still haven't gotten the results (revenues/profits) that you had planned on producing from your operations?  Do you want to do/achieve MORE?
Perhaps we can help.
work smarter
achieve objectives
attain results
do less
be more
clock
work
work
people
people
Goalscape is the best way to define, work on and reach your highest goals. Its unique visual display helps you to identify, develop and communicate the key elements of any complex set of objectives including; relative structure, importance and progress tracking.
GoalScape - "accomplishmeant" 

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