The Control Chart: Mapping Process Behaviour
The control chart (or process behaviour chart) is one of several visual tools typically applied to quality control analysis. We discuss how to use it.
The 8 Wastes of Lean
We delve into the wastes of lean. Learn how to identify them, how to improve in each area, and the questions you need to be asking.
Joining the Dots with Strategy Deployment
Hoshin Kanri, a strategy deployment method is benefitted by and supports flow in your continuous process improvement efforts.
Process Improvement: If It Isn’t Documented, It’s Not Real!
Paul Dunlop discusses what to consider when documenting your process improvement actions. Learn the various advantages gained when documenting action.
Nemawashi: Achieve Strategic Outcomes by Consensus
Nemawashi should be the first step in decision making. Learn why this process of achieving consensus is integral to achieving strategic outcomes.
Visual Management – Getting the Message Through
When utilising daily visual management boards, we must be mindful of the audience. We discuss how to ensure your teams understand and engage.
Leader Standard Work: The Basics
Leader standard work is a key element in implementing and delivering strategic outcomes. We discuss how to identify and document this work.
Making Time for Continuous Improvement
We discuss how to reclaim your day, making time for continuous improvement. Stop working ‘in’ the process and start working ‘on’ your process.
The Benefits of Daily Management
Daily management is key to effective communication, clarity of purpose, and continuous improvement. We discuss the benefits and opportunities.
Frontline continuous improvement [Video]
A frontline team member takes us through his continuous improvement projects. This organization has developed problem-solving capabilities in their people.
