Process Classification

The process classification identifies key processes and key activities of running a business.

Process classification is the keystone, the cornerstone, the starting point and the anchor of strategic management process.

Process classification is the foundation of managing and operating a business. It helps you to focus on what is important in running a business and organizes the processes in a logical way. It also permits to align them in the right direction. In addition, it promotes communications between various stakeholders through the use of a common language.

Process classification also serves to consolidate, with the same structure, management practices, performance indicators, projects, budgets, cost control, performance evaluation, and thus facilitating comparisons between organizational units and between compagnies.

The process classification can be expanded and adapted to the needs of the company. It is best to start with as few processes as possible and to add some others later. What is important is to maintain the logic of the process and to consolidate the processes that go together. It is also important to avoid repeating the same processes.


1. Strategy

1. Context analysis

2. Strategy development

3. Strategy implementation

4. Performance evaluation

2. Process

1. Research and development

2. Marketing and sale

3. Production and delivery

4. Customers services

3. Resources

1. Human

2. Technology

3. Material

4. Financial

4. Intangible factors

1. Leadership

2. Culture

3. Structure

4. Communications


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