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.
Find more information about the continuous improvement framework and tools at Waterloo.
About Enterprise Change Management
Within the office of the Vice-President, Administration and Finance (VPAF) the Change Management representative offers a campus wide streamlined approach to supporting employees through change initiatives.
Our 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.
Learn more about change management support, information, tools, resources and programming.
About Project Management
The Project Management Office (PMO) within the office of the Vice-President, Administration and Finance (VPAF) serves as a focal point for and provides leadership and stewardship for a number of key practices related to portfolio, project and program management. We accomplish this by providing resources and expertise to groups in the broader campus community. Our scope of responsibilities includes such activities as:
- Provide visibility, maintenance, and reporting for the VPAF portfolio
- Advance our project and program management practice through the standardization and adoption of formal PM methodologies, tools and process
- Provide skills and expertise towards the management of projects and programs
Find project management resources, tools and methodology information on the PMO's hub.