We're now entering the third generation of process solutions, something Microsoft calls People-Ready Processes. A People-Ready Process approach encompasses both the human and system centric process types of prior generations, but are now available on a broad scale due to radical simplifications in ease of use and also broad reach (by being accessible thru Microsoft Office productivity tools, which are broadly available). Instead of requiring highly specialized skills and training, anyone that is familiar with using the Microsoft Office System can interact with and engage processes easily and intuitively. This paper will outline how Microsoft delivers People-Ready Processes through our key Business Process Management (BPM) products and solutions, and how those components can be used to support organizations in their goal of enhancing day-to-day and strategic business process efficiencies, reducing costs and promoting organizational agility and growth.