About Continuous Improvement
Supporting the University's 2020-2025 Strategic plan, a Continuous Improvement culture provides a consistent framework and set of tools for improving processes within the University of Waterloo. It is founded on Lean principles of defining value within work processes and improving operational work. Continuous Improvement principles empower employees to voice their opinion and feedback towards their everyday work and helps foster problem-solvers within a team.
About Change Management
Under the direction of the Chief Human Resources Officer, our Change Management Prosci certified representatives offer a campus wide streamlined approach to supporting employees through change initiatives.
Our Change Management Prosci certified representatives’ mission is to support the leader by:
- Offering a consistent approach to Change Management
- Managing change in a transparent and effective way
- Engaging and consulting with those impacted by the change
- Minimizing the perceived negative impacts of the change
- Helping employees build internal capacity for managing change with a goal of increasing the success of change initiatives
Whether you are a manager experiencing a change firsthand or are responsible for initiating one, there are a number of supports and services available to you.
https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/programs-and-initiatives-0/change-management
About Project & Portfolio Management Community of Practice
Established in May 2018, the Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) community of practice (CoP) is an environment open to University of Waterloo employees and students interested in sharing experiences, ideas, best practices and lessons for managing portfolios and projects.
https://uwaterloo.ca/project-portfolio-management-community/