Paul Arrendell Launches "Own the Process " Standard to Help Individuals Make Better Career and Life Decisions

Veteran systems leader Paul Arrendell, based in San Antonio, shares a personal best practice to reduce friction, confusion, and indecision across work and life.

SAN ANTONIO, TX / ACCESS Newswire / January 26, 2026 /After decades designing systems for global companies in high-stakes industries, Paul Arrendell is introducing a personal operating standard for everyday professionals: Own the Process.

This simple, repeatable framework helps individuals make smarter, clearer decisions-especially when facing complexity, pressure, or uncertainty. It 's built for people who are juggling competing priorities, unclear next steps, or too many tools that don 't connect.

"Most of the problems I 've seen-at work or at home-don 't come from the decision itself, " Arrendell says. "They come from not having a process. "

Why the Basics Still Break Things

When there 's no clear process, people overthink, skip steps, or stall. The result is wasted time, lost confidence, or missed outcomes.

Consider the data:

• 46% of employees say unclear responsibilities slow them down daily (Gallup).

• 1 in 3 people say they 've missed a deadline or important task due to disorganised planning (Asana).

• The average person spends 2.5 hours per day just looking for information (McKinsey).

• Only 17% of professionals consistently track how they make decisions (Forbes/Statista).

"Everyone 's got goals, " says Arrendell. "But if you don 't have a process, the goals stall out. And the stress builds. "

What Is the "Own the Process " Standard?

It 's not an app. It 's not a mindset. It 's a one-page checklist and 30-day routine you can use to fix how you make decisions or manage problems. It 's for professionals, creators, team leads, or anyone managing too much.

The key principle is structure before speed. Clear steps, visible priorities, and defined ownership.

"You can 't fix chaos by working faster, " Arrendell says. "You need a container for the work. "

The standard includes:

• 5 system questions to clarify any decision

• A friction log to track what 's slowing you down

• A weekly review prompt to assess progress

• A stop/start list to cut noise and sharpen focus

30-Day Implementation Plan

This rollout is designed for busy people. You don 't need more than 20 minutes per week.

Week 1: Map the Problem

• Pick one area causing stress or delay

• Use the "Own the Process " checklist to list steps, owners, blockers

• Track one recurring friction point

Week 2: Remove Confusion

• Assign clear ownership (even if it 's just you)

• Update one checklist or tool

• Ask, "What step always causes friction? " and simplify it

Week 3: Add Visibility

• Create one shared view of the process (whiteboard, tracker, or template)

• Review it mid-week

• Log one win and one stuck point

Week 4: Review and Lock In

• Repeat the checklist

• Share it with someone

• Write one improvement idea and schedule it

Personal Checklist: "Own the Process " (One Page)

1. What is the goal of this process or decision?
2. What are the current steps, and who owns each one?
3. What usually goes wrong, and when?
4. What 's one thing I can remove to make it simpler?
5. What 's one change I can make this week to improve it?

"If you can answer those five questions clearly, " says Arrendell, "you 've already done more than most teams do before a launch. "

Call to Action

Download the free Own the Process Checklist at [Insert Link]. Use it for 30 days. Start with one small process-how you plan your week, how your team shares updates, how you handle incoming requests.

Then share the checklist with a colleague, partner, or team. Invite them to audit one thing together.

"You don 't need a perfect system, " Arrendell says. "You just need a clear one-and a habit of using it. "

To read the full interview, visit the website here.

About Paul Arrendell

Paul Arrendell is a seasoned engineering and quality systems executive based in San Antonio, Texas, with over 30 years of experience in the medical device and manufacturing industries. He has led global quality strategy for companies including Abbott Diagnostics, KCI Medical, and Becton Dickinson. Paul is known for building systems that scale, support teams, and reduce operational risk across complex environments. He is a speaker, mentor, and advisory board member focused on process design and career development through systems thinking.

Contact:

info@paularrendellhealthcare.com

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