8 Topics
5 Days
41 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
- Operations Managers
- Business Process Improvement Professionals
- Strategic Planning Managers
- Project and Programme Managers
- Internal Auditors
- Performance Management Professionals
- Public Sector Finance Officers
- Departmental Heads and Senior Administrators
- Professionals responsible for cost optimization and operational efficiency
Session Objectives
- Understand the strategic link between process re-engineering and budget efficiency. Master the methodology for analyzing and mapping business processes. Identify and eliminate waste and non-value-added activities in workflows. Use a zero-based approach to justify and budget for redesigned processes. Module 1: The Foundations of Process Re-engineering
About the Course
This practical training course equips finance, budgeting, and operational professionals with the skills to identify process inefficiencies, eliminate unnecessary costs, streamline workflows, and improve budget performance through process re-engineering. Participants will learn how to assess existing budgeting and financial processes, identify bottlenecks and waste, redesign workflows, leverage technology and automation, and establish performance measures that support sustainable cost efficiency.
The course combines process improvement principles with practical budgeting techniques to help organizations achieve greater value from available financial resources while maintaining service quality, accountability, and strategic alignment.
Curriculum & Topics
8 Topics | 41 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
The difference between process re-engineering and incremental improvement.
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Workshop 1.2:
The strategic role of processes in an organization.
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Workshop 1.3:
The link between inefficient processes and budgetary waste.
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Workshop 1.4:
A systematic approach to re-engineering a business process.
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Workshop 1.5:
Case studies of successful process transformations.
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Workshop 2.1:
Tools for process analysis and data collection.
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Workshop 2.2:
A step-by-step guide to creating a process map.
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Workshop 2.3:
Using value stream mapping to identify waste.
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Workshop 2.4:
Identifying bottlenecks and non-value-added steps.
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Workshop 2.5:
Practical exercises on mapping a sample business process.
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Workshop 3.1:
The process of justifying a re-engineering project.
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Workshop 3.2:
Creating a budget for the project's costs and resources.
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Workshop 3.3:
Using a "future state" budget to quantify potential savings.
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Workshop 3.4:
The link between re-engineering and zero-based budgeting.
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Workshop 3.5:
Communicating the financial benefits of the project.
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Workshop 4.1:
Principles of effective process design.
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Workshop 4.2:
The role of technology and automation in a redesigned process.vv
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Workshop 4.3:
The role of technology and automation in a redesigned process.
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Workshop 4.4:
Creating a new workflow that is efficient and effective.
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Workshop 4.5:
Integrating lean principles into process design.
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Workshop 4.6:
Practical exercises on redesigning a sample process.
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Workshop 5.1:
A change management framework for a smooth transition.
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Workshop 5.2:
Training employees on new roles and responsibilities.
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Workshop 5.3:
The role of leadership in championing the change.
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Workshop 5.4:
Phased implementation vs. a "big-bang" approach.
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Workshop 5.5:
Managing resistance and gaining organizational buy-in.
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Workshop 6.1:
Key performance indicators (KPIs) for process efficiency.
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Workshop 6.2:
Quantifying cost savings from reduced waste and faster cycle times.
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Workshop 6.3:
Measuring the return on investment (ROI) of the project.
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Workshop 6.4:
Using dashboards to monitor performance of the new process.
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Workshop 6.5:
Reporting on financial and operational improvements.
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Workshop 7.1:
The importance of a continuous improvement mindset.
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Workshop 7.2:
Setting up a feedback loop for ongoing process optimization.
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Workshop 7.3:
The role of the finance team in monitoring efficiency.
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Workshop 7.4:
Leveraging data analytics to find new opportunities.
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Workshop 7.5:
Integrating a continuous improvement culture into financial planning.
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Workshop 8.1:
A comprehensive case study on a company with an inefficient process.
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Workshop 8.2:
Participants work in groups to re-engineer a process and create a budget.
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Workshop 8.3:
Presenting your re-engineering plan to the class for feedback.
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Workshop 8.4:
A final Q&A and best practice sharing session.
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Workshop 8.5:
Developing a personal action plan for your organization.
