MAKE Solutions® https://makesolutionsinc.com/ Helping Organizations Improve Projects, Testing, and Operations Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:50:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://makesolutionsinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/full-color-icon.png MAKE Solutions® https://makesolutionsinc.com/ 32 32 The Hidden Cost of IT Implementations: Why Workflow Documentation and Testing Matter More Than You Think https://makesolutionsinc.com/operational-excellence/the-hidden-cost-of-it-implementations/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:58:53 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=5498 The hidden cost of IT implementations is often the rework, inefficiency, and risk caused by inadequate workflow documentation and testing.

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]]> Virtual User Group Recording — August 2026 https://makesolutionsinc.com/virtual-user-group/virtual-user-group-recording-august-2026-2/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:15:53 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=5486 This quarter we had a number of fixes and enhancements deployed in TransIT. This month's features include:

AI Enablement
Help Functionality
Build with AI upload from Excel
Generate Test Scripts with AI
Plan Security Enhancements

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]]> Changing Dysfunctional IT Culture https://makesolutionsinc.com/operational-excellence/changing-dysfunctional-it-culture/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:41:33 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=5437 Learn why organizational culture can lead to dysfunctional IT operations, how poor governance and competing priorities contribute to operational challenges, and what leaders can do to create sustainable culture change.

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]]> Data-Driven Project Reporting is Essential for Success https://makesolutionsinc.com/operational-excellence/data-driven-project-reporting-is-essential-for-success/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:52:40 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=5417 Data-driven project reporting improves portfolio visibility, project health evaluation, executive decision-making, and organizational success.

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]]> Strengthening Outcomes Through Operational Design and Governance https://makesolutionsinc.com/operational-excellence/strengthening-outcomes-through-operational-design-and-governance/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:30:34 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=5398 When operational design and governance are aligned, organizations gain the structure needed to operate with clarity and purpose.

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]]> Virtual User Group Recording — May 2026 https://makesolutionsinc.com/virtual-user-group/clone-of-virtual-user-group-recording-may-2026/ Fri, 15 May 2026 16:55:05 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=5391 This quarter we had a number of fixes and enhancements deployed in TransIT. Major features include:

Home page redesign
Ability to create a Timeline from a Plan using convert to Timeline
Ability to build workflows using AI

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]]> Operational Efficiency Through Processes and Tools https://makesolutionsinc.com/operational-excellence/operational-efficiency-through-processes-and-tools/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:20:18 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=5170 4 steps to building effective processes, practices, and tools that ensure you’re capturing and sharing the operational insights that matter.

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]]> AI Governance – How to Do It the Right Way https://makesolutionsinc.com/operational-excellence/ai-governance-how-to-do-it-the-right-way/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:38:14 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=5105 AI Governance is not a Committee - It’s a Leadership Discipline. Effective AI governance begins with strategy not structure.

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]]> Virtual User Group Recording — February 2026 https://makesolutionsinc.com/virtual-user-group/virtual-user-group-recording-february-2026/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:09:19 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=5092 TransIT has always been focused on creating an integrated platform where teams can run an entire project from within a single tool. We've had the workflows and testing portion there, but today we launch Projects. With Projects, we have many new features and applications all focused on helping you manage your projects.

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]]> Beyond Go-Live: How Operational Sustainment Determines Long-Term Project Value https://makesolutionsinc.com/operational-excellence/how-operational-sustainment-determines-long-term-project-value/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:18:55 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=5019 Long term value is determined not by how well a project is delivered, but by how deliberately it is sustained, governed, and continuously optimized once it becomes operational.

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]]> The Power of Alignment: Prioritizing the Work That Supports Your Strategy https://makesolutionsinc.com/operational-excellence/prioritizing-the-work-that-supports-strategy/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:03:02 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=5003 Too many initiatives competing for attention? Struggling to maintain clear priorities? Here are four practical steps to help ensure your project portfolio stays aligned with what matters most.

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]]> Virtual User Group Recording — November 2025 https://makesolutionsinc.com/virtual-user-group/clone-of-virtual-user-group-recording-november-2025/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:32:51 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=4871 This month we had a number of fixes and enhancements deployed in TransIT including changes to the following Pages:

Home
Plans
Timelines
Scripts
Testing
Issues
Org Settings
User Settings

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]]> Rethinking Team Structures for Health Information and Technology https://makesolutionsinc.com/operational-excellence/rethinking-team-structures-for-health-information-and-technology/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:25:23 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=4822 Evaluating how healthcare information and technology teams are organized is crucial - the right structure drives agility, efficiency, and value across the organization.

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]]> From Hype to Trust: Successfully Implementing AI in Healthcare https://makesolutionsinc.com/operational-excellence/successfully-implementing-ai-in-healthcare/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:47:57 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=4760 The long-term success of AI in healthcare depends on one essential factor: the ability to validate and trust its reliability.

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]]> Physician Satisfaction Depends on EHR Usability https://makesolutionsinc.com/operational-excellence/physician-satisfaction-depends-on-ehr-usability/ Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:15:27 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=4406 Improve provider satisfaction and experience by cutting time spent in the EHR and increasing EHR usability.

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]]> The Key to Cutting Costs and Achieving Successful System Integration: Workflow Testing https://makesolutionsinc.com/operational-excellence/cutting-costs-and-achieving-successful-system-integration/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:03:22 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=4379 Ensure seamless technology adoption, reduce costs, and improve operational outcomes by prioritizing workflow-based testing during system integration efforts with end user involvement and real-world workflow validation.

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]]> Virtual User Group Recording — August 2025 https://makesolutionsinc.com/virtual-user-group/virtual-user-group-recording-august-2025/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:38:09 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=4396 Major Features showcased this period and discussed:

Timelines is Live!
SSO is now available
Self service password reset

Additional fixes and enhancements were deployed for the following pages: Home; Plans; Scripts; Issues; Org Settings; User Settings

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]]> How to Use Scheduler Dashboard in TransIT https://makesolutionsinc.com/transit-education/how-to-use-scheduler-dashboard-in-transit/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:41:44 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=4388 Learn how to use Scheduler Dashboard in TransIT.

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]]> How to Link Issues in TransIT https://makesolutionsinc.com/transit-education/how-to-link-issues-in-transit/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 19:27:06 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=4370 Learn how to link Issues in TransIT.

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]]> TransIT Creating Labels & Tags https://makesolutionsinc.com/transit-education/creating0labels-and-tags/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 19:16:45 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=4366 Learn how to create and assign Labels and Tags in TransIT.

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]]> How to Design Effective Operational Governance https://makesolutionsinc.com/operational-excellence/design-effective-operational-governance/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 22:33:52 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=4247 Discover how to design governance that works—one that drives real results and helps organizations accomplish their strategic and operational goals.

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]]> Virtual User Group Recording — July 2025 https://makesolutionsinc.com/virtual-user-group/virtual-user-group-recording-july-2025/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 19:00:28 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=4355 This month we had a number of fixes and enhancements deployed in TransIT. Enhancements were made for the following pages:

Plans
Workflows
Modules
Scripts
Issues
Org Settings
User Settings

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]]> Virtual User Group Recording — June 2025 https://makesolutionsinc.com/virtual-user-group/virtual-user-group-recording-june-2025/ Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:41:32 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=4340 This month we had several fixes and enhancements deployed in TransIT for the following pages:
• Plans
• Workflows
• Modules
• Scripts
• Testing
• Issues
• Org Settings
• User Settings
• General: Added new bulk edit option window

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]]> Preventing Medical Errors and Increasing Healthcare Efficiency https://makesolutionsinc.com/operational-excellence/preventing-medical-errors-and-increasing-healthcare-efficiency/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:08:29 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=4292 Process maps and workflow diagrams create a strong foundation for safety and efficiency.

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]]> TransIT User Settings Overview https://makesolutionsinc.com/transit-education/transit-user-settings-overview/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:00:35 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=4311 Learn how to set up your User Settings in TransIT.

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]]> TransIT Workflow Overview https://makesolutionsinc.com/transit-education/transit-workflow-overview/ Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:30:30 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=4000 In this video you will learn the basics of TransIT Workflows.

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]]> Virtual User Group Recording — May 2025 https://makesolutionsinc.com/virtual-user-group/clone-of-virtual-user-group-recording-may-2025/ Fri, 16 May 2025 17:28:56 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=4233 This month fixes and enhancements were deployed in TransIT for the following pages:
• Home
• Plans
• Workflows
• Modules
• Scripts
• Issues
• Org Settings
• General: - Search box display improvements

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]]> Bikeshedding: Why We Waste Time on the Wrong Things https://makesolutionsinc.com/operational-excellence/bikeshedding/ Mon, 12 May 2025 19:38:13 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=4203 Discover how the Bikeshedding effect causes teams to fixate on minor details while major decisions stall—and get tips to keep projects on track. Improve project management by addressing the Law of Triviality.

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]]> Virtual User Group Recording — April 2025 https://makesolutionsinc.com/virtual-user-group/clone-of-virtual-user-group-recording-april-2025/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:13:59 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=4195 This month we deployed fixes and enhancements in TransIT for the following pages:
• Plans
• Workflows
• Scripts
• Testing
• Issues
• Org Settings

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]]> Unlock IT Capacity Without Adding Staff or Capital Expense https://makesolutionsinc.com/operational-excellence/unlock-it-capacity-without-adding-staff-or-capital-expense/ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:55:44 +0000 https://makesolutionsinc.com/?p=4155 Optimize existing resources and processes by systematically inventorying and organizing workloads, improving governance, and fostering education and communication.

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