Compliance is a piece of cake!

Compliance and cake?

You're probably wondering why a compliance company are opening with cake. Well, who doesn't like cake?!

How difficult and frustrating is it (for those of us that aren't natural bakers) to follow a recipe that requires a dash of this and a pinch of that? Processes are no different.

Many businesses fall in to the trap of overcomplicating processes and end up with lengthy step by step guides. These guides take a range of names from standard operating procedures to work instructions varying from industry to industry. The guides are the equivalent to the recipe; the recipe is detailed, with quantities and specific instructions to get that (insert description akin to light, fluffy cake). Instructions require you to add those particular ingredients in a very exact order for the recipe to work.

Processes should just be the steps that must be done in a certain order to make the next thing happen. Let's think about baking a cake. The process for baking cake should be as simple as:

A streamlined process should encapsulate only the essential steps, done in the right order, to pave the way for the subsequent stage. This logical approach, devoid of unnecessary frills, not only enhances efficiency but also cultivates a culture of clarity and focus. At Agar Bowles, simplicity is the main ingredient, stirred in with a hefty dose of professionalism, a sprinkle of common sense, and a zest of humour - now that’s a recipe for success!