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13.0 - Develop and Manage Business Capabilities

PCF Category: 13.0
Total Elements: 207
Hierarchy Depth: Up to 3 levels

Overview

This category encompasses all processes related to develop and manage business capabilities within an enterprise.

Process Groups (Level 1)

Hierarchy IDProcess GroupSub-Elements
13.0Develop and Manage Business Capabilities0
13.1Manage business processes23
13.2Manage portfolio, program, and project33
13.3Manage enterprise quality39
13.4Manage change37
13.5Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge management (KM) capability24
13.6Measure and benchmark21
13.7Manage environmental health and safety (EHS)16
13.8Develop, Manage, and Deliver Analytics5

Detailed Process Hierarchy

13.0 - Develop and Manage Business Capabilities

PCF ID: 10013

13.1 - Manage business processes

PCF ID: 16378

IDProcessPCF IDMetrics
13.1.1Establish and maintain process management governance16379N
13.1.2Define and manage process frameworks16384N
13.1.3Define processes16387N
13.1.4Manage process performance16392N
13.1.5Improve processes16396N
13.1.1 - Establish and maintain process management governance (4 elements)
IDProcessPCF ID
13.1.1.1Define and manage governance approach16380
13.1.1.2Establish and maintain process tools and templates16381
13.1.1.3Assign and support process ownership16382
13.1.1.4Perform process governance activities16383
13.1.2 - Define and manage process frameworks (2 elements)
IDProcessPCF ID
13.1.2.1Establish and maintain process framework16385
13.1.2.2Identify cross-functional processes16386
13.1.3 - Define processes (5 elements)
IDProcessPCF ID
13.1.3.1Scope processes16388
13.1.3.2Analyze processes16389
13.1.3.2.1Identify published best practices20140
13.1.3.3Model and document processes16390
13.1.3.4Publish processes16391
13.1.4 - Manage process performance (4 elements)
IDProcessPCF ID
13.1.4.1Provide process training16393
13.1.4.2Support process execution16394
13.1.4.3Measure and report process performance16395
13.1.4.3.1Identify additional metrics as required20141
13.1.5 - Improve processes (3 elements)
IDProcessPCF ID
13.1.5.1Identify and select improvement opportunities16397
13.1.5.2Manage improvement projects16398
13.1.5.3Perform continuous improvement activities16399

13.2 - Manage portfolio, program, and project

PCF ID: 16400

IDProcessPCF IDMetrics
13.2.1Manage portfolio16401N
13.2.2Manage programs16405N
13.2.3Manage projects16410N
13.2.1 - Manage portfolio (3 elements)
IDProcessPCF ID
13.2.1.1Establish portfolio strategy16402
13.2.1.2Define portfolio governance16403
13.2.1.3Monitor and control portfolio16404
13.2.2 - Manage programs (4 elements)
IDProcessPCF ID
13.2.2.1Establish program structure and approach16406
13.2.2.2Manage program stakeholders and partners16407
13.2.2.3Manage program execution16408
13.2.2.4Review and report program performance16409
13.2.3 - Manage projects (23 elements)
IDProcessPCF ID
13.2.3.1Establish project scope16411
13.2.3.1.1Identify project requirements and objectives11117
13.2.3.1.2Identify project resource requirements16412
13.2.3.1.3Assess culture and readiness for project management approach11118
13.2.3.1.4Create business case and obtain funding11120
13.2.3.1.5Develop project measures and indicators11121
13.2.3.2Identify appropriate project management methodologies11119
13.2.3.3Develop project plans16413
13.2.3.3.1Define roles and resources11123
13.2.3.3.2Acquire/secure project resources20142
13.2.3.3.3Identify specific IT requirements11124
13.2.3.3.4Create training and communication plans11125
13.2.3.3.5Design recognition and reward approaches11127
13.2.3.3.6Design and plan launch of project11128
13.2.3.3.7Deploy the project11129
13.2.3.4Execute projects16414
13.2.3.4.1Evaluate impact of project management (strategy and projects) on measures and outcomes11131
13.2.3.4.2Report the status of project16415
13.2.3.4.3Manage project scope16416
13.2.3.4.4Promote and sustain activity and involvement11132
13.2.3.4.5Realign and refresh project management strategy and approaches11133
13.2.3.5Review and report project performance16417
13.2.3.6Close projects16418

13.3 - Manage enterprise quality

PCF ID: 17471

IDProcessPCF IDMetrics
13.3.1Establish quality requirements17472N
13.3.2Evaluate performance to requirements17482N
13.3.3Manage non-conformance17492N
13.3.4Implement and maintain the enterprise quality management system (EQMS)17498N
13.3.1 - Establish quality requirements (9 elements)
IDProcessPCF ID
13.3.1.1Define critical-to-quality characteristics17473
13.3.1.2Define preventive quality activities17474
13.3.1.3Develop quality controls17475
13.3.1.3.1Define process steps for controls (or integration points)17476
13.3.1.3.2Define sampling plan17477
13.3.1.3.3Identify measurement methods17478
13.3.1.3.4Define required competencies17479
13.3.1.4Prove capability to assess compliance with requirements17480
13.3.1.5Finalize quality plan17481
13.3.2 - Evaluate performance to requirements (9 elements)
IDProcessPCF ID
13.3.2.1Test against quality plan17483
13.3.2.1.1Conduct test and collect data17484
13.3.2.1.2Record result(s)17485
13.3.2.1.3Determine disposition of result(s)17486
13.3.2.2Assess results of tests17487
13.3.2.2.1Assess sample significance17488
13.3.2.2.2Summarize result(s)17489
13.3.2.2.3Recommend actions17490
13.3.2.2.4Decide next steps17491
13.3.3 - Manage non-conformance (5 elements)
IDProcessPCF ID
13.3.3.1Assess potential impact17493
13.3.3.2Determine immediate action(s)17494
13.3.3.3Identify root cause(s)17495
13.3.3.4Take corrective or preventative action17496
13.3.3.5Close non-conformance17497
13.3.4 - Implement and maintain the enterprise quality management system (EQMS) (12 elements)
IDProcessPCF ID
13.3.4.1Define the quality strategy17499
13.3.4.2Plan and deploy the EQMS scope, targets, and goals17500
13.3.4.3Identify core EQMS processes, controls, and metrics17501
13.3.4.4Develop and document EQMS policies, procedures, standards, and measures17502
13.3.4.5Assess the EQMS performance17503
13.3.4.6Create environment and capability for EQMS improvement(s)17504
13.3.4.6.1Reward quality excellence17505
13.3.4.6.2Create and maintain quality partnerships17506
13.3.4.6.3Maintain talent capabilities and competencies17507
13.3.4.6.4Incorporate EQMS messaging into communication channels17508
13.3.4.6.5Assure independent EQMS management access to appropriate authority in the organization17509
13.3.4.6.6Transfer proven EQMS methods17510

13.4 - Manage change

PCF ID: 11074

IDProcessPCF IDMetrics
13.4.1Plan for change11134N
13.4.2Design the change11135N
13.4.3Implement change11136N
13.4.4Sustain improvement11137N
13.4.1 - Plan for change (16 elements)
IDProcessPCF ID
13.4.1.1Select process improvement methodology11138
13.4.1.2Determine stakeholders11140
13.4.1.3Assess readiness for change11139
13.4.1.4Identify change champion(s)11141
13.4.1.5Form design team11142
13.4.1.6Define scope11143
13.4.1.7Understand current state11144
13.4.1.8Define future state11145
13.4.1.9Conduct organizational risk analysis11146
13.4.1.10Assess cultural issues11147
13.4.1.11Identify impacted groups20143
13.4.1.12Determine degree/extent of impact20144
13.4.1.13Establish accountability for change management11148
13.4.1.14Identify barriers to change11149
13.4.1.15Determine change enablers11150
13.4.1.16Identify resources and develop measures11151
13.4.2 - Design the change (9 elements)
IDProcessPCF ID
13.4.2.1Assess connection to other initiatives11152
13.4.2.2Develop change management plans11153
13.4.2.3Develop training plan11154
13.4.2.4Develop communication plan11155
13.4.2.5Assign change champion(s)20145
13.4.2.6Develop rewards/incentives plan11156
13.4.2.7Establish change adoption metrics11157
13.4.2.8Establish/Clarify new roles11158
13.4.2.9Identify budget/roles11159
13.4.3 - Implement change (5 elements)
IDProcessPCF ID
13.4.3.1Create commitment for improvement/change11160
13.4.3.2Reengineer business processes and systems11161
13.4.3.3Support transition to new roles or exit strategies for incumbents11162
13.4.3.4Monitor change11163
13.4.3.5Report on change20146
13.4.4 - Sustain improvement (3 elements)
IDProcessPCF ID
13.4.4.1Monitor improved process performance11164
13.4.4.2Capture and reuse lessons learned from change process11165
13.4.4.3Take corrective action as necessary11166

13.5 - Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge management (KM) capability

PCF ID: 11073

IDProcessPCF IDMetrics
13.5.1Develop KM strategy11095N
13.5.2Assess KM capabilities11096Y
13.5.3Design and implement KM capabilities20965N
13.5.4Evolve and sustain KM capabilities20969N
13.5.1 - Develop KM strategy (9 elements)
IDProcessPCF ID
13.5.1.1Develop governance model with roles and accountability11100
13.5.1.2Define roles and accountability of core group versus operating units11102
13.5.1.3Develop funding models11103
13.5.1.4Identify links to key initiatives11104
13.5.1.5Develop core KM methodologies11105
13.5.1.6Assess IT needs and engage IT function11106
13.5.1.7Develop training and communication plans11107
13.5.1.8Develop change management approaches11108
13.5.1.9Develop strategic measures and indicators11109
13.5.2 - Assess KM capabilities (3 elements)
IDProcessPCF ID
13.5.2.1Assess maturity of existing KM initiatives11110
13.5.2.2Evaluate existing KM approaches11111
13.5.2.3Identify gaps and needs11112
13.5.3 - Design and implement KM capabilities (5 elements)
IDProcessPCF ID
13.5.3.1Develop new KM approaches11114
13.5.3.2Design resource model for KM approaches20966
13.5.3.3Implement new KM approaches11115
13.5.3.4Leverage and enhance IT for KM approaches20967
13.5.3.5Develop measures20968
13.5.4 - Evolve and sustain KM capabilities (3 elements)
IDProcessPCF ID
13.5.4.1Enhance/Modify existing KM approaches11113
13.5.4.2 Sustain awareness and engagement20970
13.5.4.3Expand KM infrastructure to meet demand20971

13.6 - Measure and benchmark

PCF ID: 16436

IDProcessPCF IDMetrics
13.6.1Create and manage organizational performance strategy11071N
13.6.2Benchmark performance11072N
13.6.3Evaluate process performance20147N
13.6.1 - Create and manage organizational performance strategy (5 elements)
IDProcessPCF ID
13.6.1.1Create enterprise measurement systems model11075
13.6.1.2Measure process efficiency11076
13.6.1.3Measure cost effectiveness11077
13.6.1.4Measure staff productivity11078
13.6.1.5Measure cycle time11079
13.6.2 - Benchmark performance (5 elements)
IDProcessPCF ID
13.6.2.1Conduct performance assessments11083
13.6.2.2Develop benchmarking capabilities11084
13.6.2.3Conduct internal process and external competitive benchmarking11085
13.6.2.4Conduct gap analysis11087
13.6.2.5Establish need for change11088
13.6.3 - Evaluate process performance (8 elements)
IDProcessPCF ID
13.6.3.1Establish appropriate performance indicators (metrics)10270
13.6.3.2Establish monitoring frequency10271
13.6.3.3Collect data20148
13.6.3.4Calculate performance measures10272
13.6.3.5Identify performance trends10273
13.6.3.6Analyze performance against benchmark data10274
13.6.3.7Prepare reports10275
13.6.3.8Develop performance improvement plan10276

13.7 - Manage environmental health and safety (EHS)

PCF ID: 11179

IDProcessPCF IDMetrics
13.7.1Determine environmental health and safety impacts11180Y
13.7.2Develop and execute functional EHS program11181N
13.7.3Train and educate functional employees11182N
13.7.4Monitor and manage functional EHS management program11183N
13.7.1 - Determine environmental health and safety impacts (2 elements)
IDProcessPCF ID
13.7.1.1Evaluate environmental impact of products, services, and operations11186
13.7.1.2Conduct health and safety and environmental audits11187
13.7.2 - Develop and execute functional EHS program (4 elements)
IDProcessPCF ID
13.7.2.1Identify regulatory and stakeholder requirements11188
13.7.2.2Assess future risks and opportunities11189
13.7.2.3Create EHS policy11190
13.7.2.4Record and manage EHS events11191
13.7.3 - Train and educate functional employees (1 elements)
IDProcessPCF ID
13.7.3.1Communicate EHS issues to stakeholders and provide support11192
13.7.4 - Monitor and manage functional EHS management program (5 elements)
IDProcessPCF ID
13.7.4.1Manage EHS costs and benefits11193
13.7.4.2Measure and report EHS performance11194
13.7.4.3Implement emergency response program11196
13.7.4.4Implement pollution prevention program11197
13.7.4.5Provide employees with EHS support11195

13.8 - Develop, Manage, and Deliver Analytics

PCF ID: 20959

IDProcessPCF IDMetrics
13.8.1Develop and manage hypotheses20960N
13.8.2Collect data20961N
13.8.3Analyze data20962N
13.8.4Report on data20963N
13.8.5Identify remedial actions20964N

Change Summary (v7.2.1 vs v6.1.1)

Changes are indicated by:

  • +XXXXX - New element added (PCF ID)
  • -XXXXX - Element removed
  • cXXXXX - Element changed
  • NEW - Newly introduced in v7.2.1

Full Process List

Complete 207 elements
Hierarchy IDNamePCF IDChange
13.0Develop and Manage Business Capabilities10013+20959
13.1Manage business processes16378-
13.1.1Establish and maintain process management governance16379-
13.1.1.1Define and manage governance approach16380-
13.1.1.2Establish and maintain process tools and templates16381-
13.1.1.3Assign and support process ownership16382-
13.1.1.4Perform process governance activities16383-
13.1.2Define and manage process frameworks16384-
13.1.2.1Establish and maintain process framework16385-
13.1.2.2Identify cross-functional processes16386-
13.1.3Define processes16387c16390
13.1.3.1Scope processes16388-
13.1.3.2Analyze processes16389+20140
13.1.3.2.1Identify published best practices20140NEW
13.1.3.3Model and document processes16390RENAME, WAS:Map processes
13.1.3.4Publish processes16391-
13.1.4Manage process performance16392-
13.1.4.1Provide process training16393-
13.1.4.2Support process execution16394-
13.1.4.3Measure and report process performance16395+20141
13.1.4.3.1Identify additional metrics as required20141NEW
13.1.5Improve processes16396-
13.1.5.1Identify and select improvement opportunities16397-
13.1.5.2Manage improvement projects16398-
13.1.5.3Perform continuous improvement activities16399-
13.2Manage portfolio, program, and project16400-
13.2.1Manage portfolio16401-
13.2.1.1Establish portfolio strategy16402-
13.2.1.2Define portfolio governance16403-
13.2.1.3Monitor and control portfolio16404-
13.2.2Manage programs16405-
13.2.2.1Establish program structure and approach16406-
13.2.2.2Manage program stakeholders and partners16407-
13.2.2.3Manage program execution16408-
13.2.2.4Review and report program performance16409-
13.2.3Manage projects16410-
13.2.3.1Establish project scope16411-
13.2.3.1.1Identify project requirements and objectives11117-
13.2.3.1.2Identify project resource requirements16412-
13.2.3.1.3Assess culture and readiness for project management approach11118-
13.2.3.1.4Create business case and obtain funding11120-
13.2.3.1.5Develop project measures and indicators11121-
13.2.3.2Identify appropriate project management methodologies11119-
13.2.3.3Develop project plans16413+20142
13.2.3.3.1Define roles and resources11123-
13.2.3.3.2Acquire/secure project resources20142NEW
13.2.3.3.3Identify specific IT requirements11124-
13.2.3.3.4Create training and communication plans11125-
13.2.3.3.5Design recognition and reward approaches11127-
13.2.3.3.6Design and plan launch of project11128-
13.2.3.3.7Deploy the project11129-
13.2.3.4Execute projects16414-
13.2.3.4.1Evaluate impact of project management (strategy and projects...11131-
13.2.3.4.2Report the status of project16415-
13.2.3.4.3Manage project scope16416-
13.2.3.4.4Promote and sustain activity and involvement11132-
13.2.3.4.5Realign and refresh project management strategy and approach...11133-
13.2.3.5Review and report project performance16417-
13.2.3.6Close projects16418-
13.3Manage enterprise quality17471-
13.3.1Establish quality requirements17472-
13.3.1.1Define critical-to-quality characteristics17473-
13.3.1.2Define preventive quality activities17474-
13.3.1.3Develop quality controls17475-
13.3.1.3.1Define process steps for controls (or integration points)17476-
13.3.1.3.2Define sampling plan17477-
13.3.1.3.3Identify measurement methods17478-
13.3.1.3.4Define required competencies17479-
13.3.1.4Prove capability to assess compliance with requirements17480-
13.3.1.5Finalize quality plan17481-
13.3.2Evaluate performance to requirements17482-
13.3.2.1Test against quality plan17483-
13.3.2.1.1Conduct test and collect data17484-
13.3.2.1.2Record result(s)17485-
13.3.2.1.3Determine disposition of result(s)17486-
13.3.2.2Assess results of tests17487-
13.3.2.2.1Assess sample significance17488-
13.3.2.2.2Summarize result(s)17489-
13.3.2.2.3Recommend actions17490-
13.3.2.2.4Decide next steps17491-
13.3.3Manage non-conformance17492-
13.3.3.1Assess potential impact17493-
13.3.3.2Determine immediate action(s)17494-
13.3.3.3Identify root cause(s)17495-
13.3.3.4Take corrective or preventative action17496-
13.3.3.5Close non-conformance17497-
13.3.4Implement and maintain the enterprise quality management sys...17498-
13.3.4.1Define the quality strategy17499-
13.3.4.2Plan and deploy the EQMS scope, targets, and goals17500-
13.3.4.3Identify core EQMS processes, controls, and metrics17501-
13.3.4.4Develop and document EQMS policies, procedures, standards, a...17502-
13.3.4.5Assess the EQMS performance17503-
13.3.4.6Create environment and capability for EQMS improvement(s)17504-
13.3.4.6.1Reward quality excellence17505-
13.3.4.6.2Create and maintain quality partnerships17506-
13.3.4.6.3Maintain talent capabilities and competencies17507-
13.3.4.6.4Incorporate EQMS messaging into communication channels17508-
13.3.4.6.5Assure independent EQMS management access to appropriate aut...17509-
13.3.4.6.6Transfer proven EQMS methods17510-
13.4Manage change11074-
13.4.1Plan for change11134+20143, +20144, c11141
13.4.1.1Select process improvement methodology11138-
13.4.1.2Determine stakeholders11140-
13.4.1.3Assess readiness for change11139-
13.4.1.4Identify change champion(s)11141RENAME, WAS:Engage/Identify champion
13.4.1.5Form design team11142-
13.4.1.6Define scope11143-
13.4.1.7Understand current state11144-
13.4.1.8Define future state11145-
13.4.1.9Conduct organizational risk analysis11146-
13.4.1.10Assess cultural issues11147-
13.4.1.11Identify impacted groups20143NEW
13.4.1.12Determine degree/extent of impact20144NEW
13.4.1.13Establish accountability for change management11148-
13.4.1.14Identify barriers to change11149-
13.4.1.15Determine change enablers11150-
13.4.1.16Identify resources and develop measures11151-
13.4.2Design the change11135+20145
13.4.2.1Assess connection to other initiatives11152-
13.4.2.2Develop change management plans11153-
13.4.2.3Develop training plan11154-
13.4.2.4Develop communication plan11155-
13.4.2.5Assign change champion(s)20145NEW
13.4.2.6Develop rewards/incentives plan11156-
13.4.2.7Establish change adoption metrics11157-
13.4.2.8Establish/Clarify new roles11158-
13.4.2.9Identify budget/roles11159-
13.4.3Implement change11136+20146, c11161
13.4.3.1Create commitment for improvement/change11160-
13.4.3.2Reengineer business processes and systems11161RENAME, WAS:Re-engineer business processes and systems
13.4.3.3Support transition to new roles or exit strategies for incum...11162-
13.4.3.4Monitor change11163-
13.4.3.5Report on change20146NEW
13.4.4Sustain improvement11137-
13.4.4.1Monitor improved process performance11164-
13.4.4.2Capture and reuse lessons learned from change process11165-
13.4.4.3Take corrective action as necessary11166-
13.5Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge management (KM)...11073+20965, +20969
13.5.1Develop KM strategy11095-11101, c11100
13.5.1.1Develop governance model with roles and accountability11100RENAME, WAS:Develop governance model
13.5.1.2Define roles and accountability of core group versus operati...11102-
13.5.1.3Develop funding models11103-
13.5.1.4Identify links to key initiatives11104-
13.5.1.5Develop core KM methodologies11105-
13.5.1.6Assess IT needs and engage IT function11106-
13.5.1.7Develop training and communication plans11107-
13.5.1.8Develop change management approaches11108-
13.5.1.9Develop strategic measures and indicators11109-
13.5.2Assess KM capabilities11096-
13.5.2.1Assess maturity of existing KM initiatives11110-
13.5.2.2Evaluate existing KM approaches11111-
13.5.2.3Identify gaps and needs11112-
13.5.3Design and implement KM capabilities20965+20966, +20967, +20968, NEW
13.5.3.1Develop new KM approaches11114-
13.5.3.2Design resource model for KM approaches20966NEW
13.5.3.3Implement new KM approaches11115-
13.5.3.4Leverage and enhance IT for KM approaches20967NEW
13.5.3.5Develop measures20968NEW
13.5.4Evolve and sustain KM capabilities20969+20970, +20971, NEW
13.5.4.1Enhance/Modify existing KM approaches11113-
13.5.4.2 Sustain awareness and engagement20970NEW
13.5.4.3Expand KM infrastructure to meet demand20971NEW
13.6Measure and benchmark16436+20147
13.6.1Create and manage organizational performance strategy11071c11076, c11078
13.6.1.1Create enterprise measurement systems model11075-
13.6.1.2Measure process efficiency11076RENAME, WAS:Measure process productivity
13.6.1.3Measure cost effectiveness11077-
13.6.1.4Measure staff productivity11078RENAME, WAS:Measure staff efficiency
13.6.1.5Measure cycle time11079-
13.6.2Benchmark performance11072c11087
13.6.2.1Conduct performance assessments11083-
13.6.2.2Develop benchmarking capabilities11084-
13.6.2.3Conduct internal process and external competitive benchmarki...11085-
13.6.2.4Conduct gap analysis11087RENAME, WAS:Conduct gap analysis to understand need for change and degree needed
13.6.2.5Establish need for change11088-
13.6.3Evaluate process performance20147+20148, c10274, c10275, NEW
13.6.3.1Establish appropriate performance indicators (metrics)10270-
13.6.3.2Establish monitoring frequency10271-
13.6.3.3Collect data20148NEW
13.6.3.4Calculate performance measures10272-
13.6.3.5Identify performance trends10273-
13.6.3.6Analyze performance against benchmark data10274RENAME, WAS:Analyze performance benchmark gaps
13.6.3.7Prepare reports10275RENAME, WAS:Prepare appropriate reports
13.6.3.8Develop performance improvement plan10276-
13.7Manage environmental health and safety (EHS)11179-
13.7.1Determine environmental health and safety impacts11180-
13.7.1.1Evaluate environmental impact of products, services, and ope...11186-
13.7.1.2Conduct health and safety and environmental audits11187-
13.7.2Develop and execute functional EHS program11181-
13.7.2.1Identify regulatory and stakeholder requirements11188-
13.7.2.2Assess future risks and opportunities11189-
13.7.2.3Create EHS policy11190-
13.7.2.4Record and manage EHS events11191-
13.7.3Train and educate functional employees11182-
13.7.3.1Communicate EHS issues to stakeholders and provide support11192-
13.7.4Monitor and manage functional EHS management program11183-
13.7.4.1Manage EHS costs and benefits11193-
13.7.4.2Measure and report EHS performance11194-
13.7.4.3Implement emergency response program11196-
13.7.4.4Implement pollution prevention program11197-
13.7.4.5Provide employees with EHS support11195-
13.8Develop, Manage, and Deliver Analytics20959+20960, +20961, +20962, +20963, +20964, NEW
13.8.1Develop and manage hypotheses20960NEW
13.8.2Collect data20961NEW
13.8.3Analyze data20962NEW
13.8.4Report on data20963NEW
13.8.5Identify remedial actions20964NEW

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