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Why is change adoption not working?
Have you been implementing operational or strategic changes in your organization and the team doesn’t seem to be adopting them? You’re not alone.

Liz Saville
Aug 143 min read


Can Solutioning Too Early Cause Failures? The key to ensuring lasting operational impact.
Field Notes: Don’t Solution Too Early
It sounds counterintuitive, but jumping to solutions too quickly can actually slow you down.

Liz Saville
Aug 123 min read


Field Notes - From Manual Chaos to a Seamless Training System for Global Managers
When a global organization asked how they could support over 1,000 people managers across seven offices - without ballooning their back-end ops team - they weren’t just looking for automation. They needed alignment, clarity, and a system that would scale with them.
That’s where Process First came in.

Liz Saville
Jul 292 min read


The Differences Between a Coach & a Therapist
Coaches and therapists share some similarities, but it is important to understand their differences and how they can help.

Liz Saville
Jan 62 min read


Want effective processes? Don't skip retrospectives.
What can you do to combat these broken processes? Well-structured retrospectives can be a great tool! How to structure them...

Liz Saville
Dec 31, 20242 min read


Perhaps Quick Solutions Are Not the Solution: What is Organizational Efficiency Actually?
Before you’ve had the chance to truly understand the root issue and understand the current process and how it impacts various teams, landing

Liz Saville
Nov 19, 20242 min read


Why Annual Planning Often Fails
Planning season requires... proper planning!

Liz Saville
Nov 4, 20243 min read


How to Break Up with a Client
Parting ways with a professional relationship is hard. Here are tips for how to break up with a non-fit client.

Liz Saville
Sep 4, 20242 min read


Should I Break Up with my Poor Fit Client?
We've all had a problem client, but when is that "problem" enough to justify a professional break up?

Liz Saville
Aug 26, 20242 min read


Intentional Friction : Why you need it
Lately “frictionless” has been a buzz word for both internal process and for client delivery. The idea is that removing friction helps...

Liz Saville
Aug 9, 20242 min read


Is your focus on revenue actually costing your business?
Some companies think that focusing solely on revenue-generating activity is what allows them to flourish. Simply put, this is not the case.

Liz Saville
Jul 23, 20242 min read


People & Process are the Cornerstone of Successful AI Rollouts
While AI technology is undoubtedly part of our near future, it should not be adopted without consideration of internal people and processes.

Liz Saville
Jul 15, 20242 min read


Is Internal Process Optimization Best Done by Someone External?
Need to embark upon creating, improving, or documenting processes internally? Whether this is a need for developing a program that...

Liz Saville
Jun 21, 20242 min read


Ode to the Generalist
Generalists do add value to organizations and are needed.

Liz Saville
Jun 11, 20242 min read


Why You Should Think Twice Before Rewarding Problem Solving
Consider how incentives work within your organization and whether the type of problem solving you reward is the right kind.

Liz Saville
May 7, 20243 min read


Process-Driven Flexibility
Processes need to be designed well. Agile organizations shouldn't consider process to be the enemy of flexibility but rather the enabler.

Liz Saville
Apr 18, 20242 min read


Program Management: What it is and why your company needs it
As a process-driven consultancy firm, fractional program management is one of our most frequently requested services. We have supported...

Liz Saville
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Does your company pass the process efficiency test?
Business process optimization and business process management are not top of mind for every leader.

Liz Saville
Mar 4, 20242 min read


Initial Reflections of a Business Owner
It has officially been over one month since starting Process First Consulting. When asked how the time as a business owner has been so...

Liz Saville
Feb 27, 20242 min read


Inconsistencies in Your Delivery Are Costing Your Company More Than You Think
Consistency in CX is more important than ever

Liz Saville
Jan 31, 20242 min read
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