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13.0 Develop and Manage Business Capabilities (10013)

13.1 Manage business processes (16378)

13.1.1 Establish and maintain process management governance (16379)

  • 13.1.1.1 Define and manage governance approach (16380)
  • 13.1.1.2 Establish and maintain process tools and templates (16381)
  • 13.1.1.3 Assign and support process ownership (16382)
  • 13.1.1.4 Perform process governance activities (16383)

13.1.2 Define and manage process frameworks (16384)

  • 13.1.2.1 Establish and maintain process framework (16385)
  • 13.1.2.2 Identify cross-functional processes (16386)

13.1.3 Define processes (16387)

  • 13.1.3.1 Scope processes (16388)
  • 13.1.3.2 Analyze processes (16389)
    • 13.1.3.2.1 Identify published best practices (20140)
  • 13.1.3.3 Identify and denote process control points (21452)
  • 13.1.3.4 Model and document processes (16390)
  • 13.1.3.5 Publish processes (16391)

13.1.4 Manage process performance (16392)

  • 13.1.4.1 Provide process training (16393)
  • 13.1.4.2 Support process execution (16394)
  • 13.1.4.3 Measure and report process performance (16395)
    • 13.1.4.3.1 Identify additional metrics as required (20141)

13.1.5 Improve processes (21453)

  • 13.1.5.1 Identify and select improvement opportunities (16397)
  • 13.1.5.2 Select process improvement methodology (11138)
  • 13.1.5.3 Manage improvement projects (16398)
  • 13.1.5.4 Perform continuous improvement activities (16399)

13.2 Manage portfolio, program, and project (16400)

13.2.1 Manage portfolio (16401)

  • 13.2.1.1 Establish portfolio strategy (16402)
  • 13.2.1.2 Define portfolio governance (16403)
  • 13.2.1.3 Monitor and control portfolio (16404)

13.2.2 Manage programs (16405)

  • 13.2.2.1 Establish program structure and approach (16406)
  • 13.2.2.2 Manage program stakeholders and partners (16407)
  • 13.2.2.3 Manage program execution (16408)
  • 13.2.2.4 Review and report program performance (16409)

13.2.3 Manage projects (16410)

  • 13.2.3.1 Establish project scope (16411)
    • 13.2.3.1.1 Identify project requirements and objectives (11117)
    • 13.2.3.1.2 Identify project resource requirements (16412)
    • 13.2.3.1.3 Assess culture and readiness for project management approach (11118)
    • 13.2.3.1.4 Create business case (11120)
    • 13.2.3.1.5 Develop project measures and indicators (11121)
    • 13.2.3.1.6 Prioritize and select projects for the portfolio (21454)
  • 13.2.3.2 Identify appropriate project management methodologies (11119)
  • 13.2.3.3 Develop project plans (16413)
    • 13.2.3.3.1 Define roles and resources (11123)
    • 13.2.3.3.2 Acquire/secure project resources (20142)
    • 13.2.3.3.3 Identify specific IT requirements (11124)
    • 13.2.3.3.4 Create training and communication plans (11125)
    • 13.2.3.3.5 Design recognition and reward approaches (11127)
    • 13.2.3.3.6 Design and plan launch of project (11128)
    • 13.2.3.3.7 Deploy the project (11129)
  • 13.2.3.4 Execute projects (16414)
    • 13.2.3.4.1 Evaluate impact of project management (strategy and projects) on measures and outcomes (11131)
    • 13.2.3.4.2 Report the status of project (16415)
    • 13.2.3.4.3 Manage project scope (16416)
    • 13.2.3.4.4 Promote and sustain activity and involvement (11132)
    • 13.2.3.4.5 Conduct Project Reviews with Program Managers and other stakeholders (21455)
    • 13.2.3.4.6 Realign and refresh project management strategy and approaches (11133)
    • 13.2.3.4.7 Adjust project plan as needed (21456)
  • 13.2.3.5 Review and report project performance (16417)
  • 13.2.3.6 Close projects (16418)

13.3 Manage enterprise quality (17471)

13.3.1 Establish quality requirements (17472)

  • 13.3.1.1 Define critical-to-quality characteristics (17473)
  • 13.3.1.2 Define preventive quality activities (17474)
  • 13.3.1.3 Develop quality controls (17475)
    • 13.3.1.3.1 Define process steps for controls (or integration points) (17476)
    • 13.3.1.3.2 Define sampling plan (17477)
    • 13.3.1.3.3 Identify measurement methods (17478)
    • 13.3.1.3.4 Define required competencies (17479)
  • 13.3.1.4 Prove capability to assess compliance with requirements (17480)
  • 13.3.1.5 Finalize quality plan (17481)

13.3.2 Evaluate performance to requirements (17482)

  • 13.3.2.1 Test against quality plan (17483)
    • 13.3.2.1.1 Conduct test and collect data (17484)
    • 13.3.2.1.2 Record result(s) (17485)
    • 13.3.2.1.3 Determine disposition of result(s) (17486)
  • 13.3.2.2 Assess results of tests (17487)
    • 13.3.2.2.1 Assess sample significance (17488)
    • 13.3.2.2.2 Summarize result(s) (17489)
    • 13.3.2.2.3 Recommend actions (17490)
    • 13.3.2.2.4 Decide next steps (17491)

13.3.3 Manage non-conformance (17492)

  • 13.3.3.1 Assess potential impact (17493)
  • 13.3.3.2 Determine immediate action(s) (17494)
  • 13.3.3.3 Identify root cause(s) (17495)
  • 13.3.3.4 Take corrective or preventative action (17496)
  • 13.3.3.5 Close non-conformance (17497)

13.3.4 Implement and maintain the enterprise quality management system (EQMS) (17498)

  • 13.3.4.1 Define the quality strategy (17499)
  • 13.3.4.2 Plan and deploy the EQMS scope, targets, and goals (17500)
  • 13.3.4.3 Identify core EQMS processes, controls, and metrics (17501)
  • 13.3.4.4 Develop and document EQMS policies, procedures, standards, and measures (17502)
  • 13.3.4.5 Assess the EQMS performance (17503)
  • 13.3.4.6 Create environment and capability for EQMS improvement(s) (17504)
    • 13.3.4.6.1 Reward quality excellence (17505)
    • 13.3.4.6.2 Create and maintain quality partnerships (17506)
    • 13.3.4.6.3 Maintain talent capabilities and competencies (17507)
    • 13.3.4.6.4 Incorporate EQMS messaging into communication channels (17508)
    • 13.3.4.6.5 Assure independent EQMS management access to appropriate authority in the organization (17509)
    • 13.3.4.6.6 Transfer proven EQMS methods (17510)

13.4 Manage change (11074)

13.4.1 Plan for change (21457)

  • 13.4.1.1 Determine stakeholders (11140)
  • 13.4.1.2 Assess readiness for change (11139)
  • 13.4.1.3 Identify change champion(s) (11141)
  • 13.4.1.4 Form design team (11142)
  • 13.4.1.5 Define scope (11143)
  • 13.4.1.6 Understand current state (11144)
  • 13.4.1.7 Define future state (11145)
  • 13.4.1.8 Conduct organizational risk analysis (11146)
  • 13.4.1.9 Assess cultural context (11147)
  • 13.4.1.10 Identify impacted groups (20143)
  • 13.4.1.11 Determine degree/extent of impact (20144)
  • 13.4.1.12 Establish accountability for change management (11148)
  • 13.4.1.13 Identify barriers to change (11149)
  • 13.4.1.14 Determine change enablers (11150)
  • 13.4.1.15 Identify resources and develop measures (11151)

13.4.2 Design the change (11135)

  • 13.4.2.1 Assess connection to other initiatives (11152)
  • 13.4.2.2 Develop change management plans (11153)
  • 13.4.2.3 Develop training plan (11154)
  • 13.4.2.4 Develop communication plan (11155)
  • 13.4.2.5 Assign change champion(s) (20145)
  • 13.4.2.6 Develop rewards/incentives plan (11156)
  • 13.4.2.7 Establish change adoption measures (11157)
  • 13.4.2.8 Establish/Clarify new roles (11158)
  • 13.4.2.9 Identify budget/roles (11159)

13.4.3 Implement change (11136)

  • 13.4.3.1 Create commitment for improvement/change (11160)
  • 13.4.3.2 Reengineer business processes and systems (11161)
  • 13.4.3.3 Support transition to new roles or exit strategies for incumbents (11162)
  • 13.4.3.4 Monitor change (11163)
  • 13.4.3.5 Report on change (20146)

13.4.4 Sustain improvement (11137)

  • 13.4.4.1 Monitor improved process performance (11164)
  • 13.4.4.2 Capture and reuse lessons learned from change process (11165)
  • 13.4.4.3 Take corrective action as necessary (11166)

13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge management (KM) capability (11073)

13.5.1 Develop KM strategy (11095)

  • 13.5.1.1 Develop governance model with roles and accountability (11100)
  • 13.5.1.2 Define roles and accountability of core group versus operating units (11102)
  • 13.5.1.3 Develop funding models (11103)
  • 13.5.1.4 Identify links to key initiatives (11104)
  • 13.5.1.5 Develop core KM methodologies (11105)
  • 13.5.1.6 Assess IT needs and engage IT function (11106)
  • 13.5.1.7 Develop training and communication plans (11107)
  • 13.5.1.8 Develop change management approaches (11108)
  • 13.5.1.9 Develop strategic measures and indicators (11109)

13.5.2 Assess KM capabilities (11096)

  • 13.5.2.1 Assess maturity of existing KM initiatives (11110)
  • 13.5.2.2 Evaluate existing KM approaches (11111)
  • 13.5.2.3 Identify gaps and needs (11112)

13.5.3 Design and implement KM capabilities (20965)

  • 13.5.3.1 Develop new KM approaches (11114)
  • 13.5.3.2 Design resource model for KM approaches (20966)
  • 13.5.3.3 Implement new KM approaches (11115)
  • 13.5.3.4 Leverage and enhance IT for KM approaches (20967)
  • 13.5.3.5 Develop measures (20968)

13.5.4 Evolve and sustain KM capabilities (20969)

  • 13.5.4.1 Enhance/Modify existing KM approaches (11113)
  • 13.5.4.2 Sustain awareness and engagement (20970)
  • 13.5.4.3 Expand KM infrastructure to meet demand (20971)

13.6 Measure and benchmark (21584)

13.6.1 Define and manage organizational performance strategy (21585)

  • 13.6.1.1 Define enterprise measurement models (11075)
  • 13.6.1.2 Maintain enterprise measurement models (21586)

13.6.2 Benchmark performance (11072)

  • 13.6.2.1 Conduct performance assessments (11083)
  • 13.6.2.2 Develop benchmarking capabilities (11084)
  • 13.6.2.3 Conduct internal and external benchmarking (11085)
  • 13.6.2.4 Conduct gap analysis (11087)
  • 13.6.2.5 Establish need for change (11088)

13.6.3 Evaluate performance (20147)

  • 13.6.3.1 Establish appropriate performance indicators (measures) (10270)
  • 13.6.3.2 Establish monitoring frequency (10271)
  • 13.6.3.3 Collect performance data (20148)
  • 13.6.3.4 Calculate performance measures (10272)
  • 13.6.3.5 Identify performance trends (10273)
  • 13.6.3.6 Analyze performance (10274)
  • 13.6.3.7 Prepare performance reports (10275)
  • 13.6.3.8 Develop performance improvement plan (10276)

13.7 Develop, manage, and deliver analytics (20959)

13.7.1 Identify needs from stakeholders (21459)

13.7.2 Scope analytics project (21460)

13.7.3 Develop and manage hypotheses (20960)

13.7.4 Collect data (20961)

13.7.5 Prepare data (21461)

13.7.6 Analyze data (20962)

13.7.7 Create data models (21462)

13.7.8 Review data models with stakeholders (21463)

13.7.9 Refine data models (21464)

13.7.10 Report on analysis (20963)

13.7.11 Identify remedial actions (20964)

13.8 Manage environmental health and safety (EHS) (11179)

13.8.1 Determine environmental health and safety impacts (11180)

  • 13.8.1.1 Evaluate environmental impact of products, services, and operations (11186)
  • 13.8.1.2 Conduct health and safety and environmental audits (11187)

13.8.2 Develop EHS program (11181)

  • 13.8.2.1 Identify regulatory and stakeholder requirements (11188)
  • 13.8.2.2 Assess future risks and opportunities (11189)
  • 13.8.2.3 Create EHS policy (11190)
  • 13.8.2.4 Record and manage EHS events (11191)

13.8.3 Monitor and manage EHS program (21587)

  • 13.8.3.1 Manage EHS costs and benefits (11193)
  • 13.8.3.2 Measure and report EHS performance (11194)
  • 13.8.3.3 Implement emergency response program (11196)
  • 13.8.3.4 Implement pollution prevention program (11197)
  • 13.8.3.5 Train and educate functional employees (11182)
  • 13.8.3.6 Provide EHS support (11195)

13.8.5 Prepare data (21461)

13.8.6 Analyze data (20962)

13.8.7 Create data models (21462)

13.8.8 Review data models with stakeholders (21463)

13.8.9 Refine data models (21464)

13.8.10 Report on analysis (20963)

13.8.11 Identify remedial actions (20964)

13.9 Manage sustainability (21588)

13.9.1 Develop sustainability capability (21589)

  • 13.9.1.1 Identify sustainability requirements (21590)
    • 13.9.1.1.1 Define sustainability disclosure requirements (21591)
    • 13.9.1.1.2 Define sustainability governance requirements (21592)
    • 13.9.1.1.3 Define sustainability functional and performance requirements (21593)
  • 13.9.1.2 Establish sustainability goals/objectives (21594)
  • 13.9.1.3 Create sustainability policies (21595)
  • 13.9.1.4 Define sustainability measures (21596)
  • 13.9.1.5 Create sustainability plan(s) (21597)

13.9.2 Manage sustainability capability (21598)

  • 13.9.2.1 Provide sustainability training (21599)
  • 13.9.2.2 Provide sustainability support (21600)
  • 13.9.2.3 Perform sustainability reporting (21601)
    • 13.9.2.3.1 Measure sustainability performance (21602)
    • 13.9.2.3.2 Prepare sustainability statements (21603)

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