Process: 1. A series of actions, changes, or functions bringing about a result (http://www.thefreedictionary.com)
The reason for the processes we engage in is to ensure that all opportunities for failure are reduced or eliminated. This sounds pretty good until there are so many processes for the process that a timely result becomes impossible.
Result: The consequence of a particular action, operation, or course; an outcome (http://www.thefreedictionary.com).
The bottom line for environmental cleanups is results. Results matter. And I believe that so long as we achieve the results we need that we shouldn't get too hung up on the process to get there, let's just get it done.
