Continuous improvement in an organisation depends on consistently good ideas. But what does a good idea look like? Using the SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time Bound) approach allows teams to find implementable ideas that feed into one concept. Check out the example below to see this in action. #PartnersinPerformance #ContinousImprovement #GoodIdeas #IdeaGeneration
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Continuous Improvement Cycle: Empowering Organizational Excellence! The Continuous Improvement Cycle (CIC) is a robust framework that empowers organizations to enhance efficiency, boost productivity, and foster innovation. Here's a deep dive into the CIC and how engaging employees in each phase can drive sustainable success. 1) Engage Employees The foundation of any successful continuous improvement initiative lies in the engagement of employees. Foster an Open Culture : Encourage open communication where employees feel safe to share ideas and concerns. Provide Training and Resources: Equip employees with the necessary skills and tools to contribute effectively 2) Problem Identification Identifying the right problems is crucial for effective improvement. Conduct Regular Audits: Regularly review processes to identify inefficiencies or issues. Encourage Feedback: Create channels for employees to report problems or suggest improvements. Use Data Analytics: Leverage data to pinpoint areas needing attention. 3) Problem Analysis Once a problem is identified, the next step is a thorough analysis to understand its root causes. Root Cause Analysis:Techniques like the 5 Whys or Fishbone Diagram help in uncovering the underlying causes. Involve Cross-Functional Teams: Different perspectives can provide a comprehensive understanding of the problem. 4) Develop Solutions Developing effective solutions requires creativity and collaboration. Brainstorming Sessions: Facilitate sessions where all ideas are welcomed and considered. Benchmarking: Look at industry best practices for potential solutions. 5) Implement Solutions With solutions in hand, the next step is implementation. Pilot Programs: Start with small-scale implementation to test the solution. Training: Ensure employees are well-trained on new processes or tools. 6) Develop Analysis After implementing the solutions, it is essential to analyze their effectiveness. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Define and track relevant KPIs to assess the impact. Feedback Loop: Gather feedback from employees on the new processes. 7) Standardize Solutions Successful solutions should be standardized to ensure they are consistently applied across the organization. Document Processes: Create detailed documentation of the new processes. Train Employees: Provide training to ensure everyone understands and follows the standardized processes. The Continuous Improvement Cycle is a powerful approach to achieving operational excellence. By engaging employees at every step, organizations can not only solve problems effectively but also build a culture of continuous improvement that drives long-term success. Follow - Michael Sipe Senior Managing Partner @SAB | Growing Founder-Led businesses using proven strategies & systems | Helped over 100+ businesses scale operations and revenue #kaizen #changeforbetter #kai #zen #improvementtool #continuousimprovement
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Coach, consultant, speaker, trainer, and board advisor helping organisations be better with intentional strategy, culture, org-design, processes, and products.
To my mind, people across the full spectrum of functions would love nothing more than to be free to tackle projects in the way they think will produce the best results in the shortest possible time. So often, though, they are thwarted by management second-guessing them or by inefficient systems. #ManagementInnovation #Teal #FaST
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𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 - driving Deming's principles? The 14 principles apply across the entire organisation, every function - 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜. Integrating 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 horizontally will bring your organisation a step closer to operational excellence. Act on problems straight away, don't procrastinate - it's the only way - fixing the problem improves the process. It's truly a vital behaviour for all employees to look for, recognise and 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙪𝙥 about daily problems - 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚! You don't want ongoing waste and festering problems through employee indifference. How much is employee silence about any problems they see costing your organisation? The vast majority of problems don't require a 'project' to fix them. What do you expect employees to do when they come across a problem - best guess a solution, use a workaround, engage in rework or resort to firefighting? Bad behaviours that generate even more waste and will lose you customers. You can’t leave all problem solving to a few specialists - don't make it elitist. Harness all employees ideas, skills and experience - promote trust and teamwork - break down those silos - demonstrate servant leadership. Engage all employees in simple problem solving. 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩. Holistic Continuous Improvement comes from employee input or involvement - all employees are problem seekers and problem solvers - 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨 The gains made through the direct application of the tools and practices are wonderful, but the indirect benefit of 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 is much larger. The overall capability of the enterprise achieves a new level. 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 = 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙨 Results will improve as your problem solving capability increases. Deploy 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙧®- enable all employees in '𝘿𝙈𝘼𝙄𝘾 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝘿𝙖𝙮' via a rapid Train The Trainer approach, supported by a proven behaviour change model Crucial Influence™ by Crucial Learning, ensures the skills learnt become habit, cultural. For any business strategy: No behaviour change = No success. Very cost effective. Any size organisation. Materials customised and branded for clients. It's not about Software, Certification, a project database, Sponsors, Tollgates or Charters - keep it simple - just extensive use of an organisation-wide 𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙙 for simple problem solving! Follow for a presentation. #engagement #productivity #lean #business #humanresources #leadership #management #leansixsigma #strategy #business #change
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Enabling all employee 𝙗𝙚𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 to apply ‘𝘿𝙈𝘼𝙄𝘾 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝘿𝙖𝙮’. A method for problem solving throughout any organisation. Everyday : Everybody : Everywhere ~ That’s Kaizen!
𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 - driving Deming's principles? The 14 principles apply across the entire organisation, every function - 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜. Integrating 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 horizontally will bring your organisation a step closer to operational excellence. Act on problems straight away, don't procrastinate - it's the only way - fixing the problem improves the process. It's truly a vital behaviour for all employees to look for, recognise and 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙪𝙥 about daily problems - 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚! You don't want ongoing waste and festering problems through employee indifference. How much is employee silence about any problems they see costing your organisation? The vast majority of problems don't require a 'project' to fix them. What do you expect employees to do when they come across a problem - best guess a solution, use a workaround, engage in rework or resort to firefighting? Bad behaviours that generate even more waste and will lose you customers. You can’t leave all problem solving to a few specialists - don't make it elitist. Harness all employees ideas, skills and experience - promote trust and teamwork - break down those silos - demonstrate servant leadership. Engage all employees in simple problem solving. 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩. Holistic Continuous Improvement comes from employee input or involvement - all employees are problem seekers and problem solvers - 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨 The gains made through the direct application of the tools and practices are wonderful, but the indirect benefit of 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 is much larger. The overall capability of the enterprise achieves a new level. 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 = 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙨 Results will improve as your problem solving capability increases. Deploy 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙧®- enable all employees in '𝘿𝙈𝘼𝙄𝘾 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝘿𝙖𝙮' via a rapid Train The Trainer approach, supported by a proven behaviour change model Crucial Influence™ by Crucial Learning, ensures the skills learnt become habit, cultural. For any business strategy: No behaviour change = No success. Very cost effective. Any size organisation. Materials customised and branded for clients. It's not about Software, Certification, a project database, Sponsors, Tollgates or Charters - keep it simple - just extensive use of an organisation-wide 𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙙 for simple problem solving! Connect for a presentation. #engagement #productivity #lean #business #humanresources #leadership #management #leansixsigma #strategy #business #change
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Enabling all employee 𝙗𝙚𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 to apply ‘𝘿𝙈𝘼𝙄𝘾 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝘿𝙖𝙮’. A method for problem solving throughout any organisation. Everyday : Everybody : Everywhere ~ That’s Kaizen!
𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 - driving Deming's principles? The 14 principles apply across the entire organisation, every function - 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜. Integrating 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 horizontally will bring your organisation a step closer to operational excellence. Act on problems straight away, don't procrastinate - it's the only way - fixing the problem improves the process. It's truly a vital behaviour for all employees to look for, recognise and 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙪𝙥 about daily problems - 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚! You don't want ongoing waste and festering problems through employee indifference. How much is employee silence about any problems they see costing your organisation? The vast majority of problems don't require a 'project' to fix them. What do you expect employees to do when they come across a problem - best guess a solution, use a workaround, engage in rework or resort to firefighting? Bad behaviours that generate even more waste and will lose you customers. You can’t leave all problem solving to a few specialists - don't make it elitist. 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨 are essential in business today - purely 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨 are a thing of the past. Harness all employees ideas, skills and experience - promote trust and teamwork - break down those silos. Engage all employees in simple problem solving. 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩. All Continuous Improvement should come from employee input or involvement. Develop all employees as problem seekers and problem solvers - demonstrate servant leadership. The gains made through the direct application of the tools and practices are wonderful, but the indirect benefit of 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 is much larger. The overall capability of the enterprise achieves a new level. Deploy 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙧®- enable all employees in '𝘿𝙈𝘼𝙄𝘾 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝘿𝙖𝙮' via a rapid Train The Trainer approach, supported by a proven behaviour change model Influencer™ by Crucial Learning, ensures the skills learnt become habit, cultural. For any business strategy: No behaviour change = No success. Very cost effective. Any size organisation. Materials customised and branded for clients. It's not about Software, Certification, a project database, Sponsors, Tollgates or Charters - keep it simple - just an organisation-wide 𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙢 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜! Connect for a presentation. #engagement #productivity #lean #business #problemsolving #leadership #management #leansixsigma #strategy #business #change
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SDR / Business Development Manager: solid track record of success, building teams, originating and managing SDR process improvements
Operational Excellence is more important than ever. I know I'm biased, but Marc is an incredible human, with excellent skills and a unique way of getting results! Just by speaking to Marc, you'll gain insight and may learn a thing or two, ask him to review your operation and you'll be amazed at the results he will bring your business. #innovatewithmaproom #operationalexcellence #maproom
Group Chief Brand Officer | Business Architect & Creative | Campaigner | Speaker | Fitness Enthusiast.
Operational Excellence is as relevant today as it ever was. In fact, it’s not just ‘relevant’, I would argue it’s more important than ever before. It’s not about the tools, techniques and methods… but the culture, mindset and behaviours that a company instils within its people. Get it right and it is this that allows a business to continuously improve. On speaking with a broad range of businesses recently, many things drive their interest: The Gains That Motivates Us: ✅ Improve customer experience ✅ Reduce costs and increase profitability ✅ Empower employees ✅ Achieve ‘Best in Class’ status ✅ Reduce risk ✅ Enhance compliance ✅ Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement The Pains That Frustrate Us: ❌ Lack of a continuous improvement mindset ❌ Manual, broken processes ❌ Insufficient capacity ❌ Over-focus on technology, missing efficiency opportunities ❌ Struggles in measuring problems and their impact ❌ Legacy systems holding us back ❌ Absence of a standard approach for data-driven project execution ❌ No clear operational excellence strategy If this resonates with you, start with the end in mind: Build a good understanding of what ‘excellence’ looks like. What is driving your organisation's interest? What new value do you want to add to the world? What material business outcomes are you looking for? Frame it with the ‘big picture’ question: You’re sitting down three years from now and you’re proud. What has happened? Paint a clear vision of that future. With a clear view, you’re in a better position to assess where your organisation is today and to define the roadmap to uplift culture and capability for the future. But regardless of timeframe, or how invested, remember one simple principle: Your business is in the hands of your people… Inspire them, and watch your vision come to life. #InnovatewithMapRoom #OperationalExcellence #ContinuousImprovement Map Room
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Wonderful introduction to the amazing work undertaken by our inspirational colleague Marc Cotterill. Take 60 seconds to see how reframing Operational Excellence could enhance your company's performance and culture. #innovatewithMapRoom #operationalexcellence #continuousimprovement
Group Chief Brand Officer | Business Architect & Creative | Campaigner | Speaker | Fitness Enthusiast.
Operational Excellence is as relevant today as it ever was. In fact, it’s not just ‘relevant’, I would argue it’s more important than ever before. It’s not about the tools, techniques and methods… but the culture, mindset and behaviours that a company instils within its people. Get it right and it is this that allows a business to continuously improve. On speaking with a broad range of businesses recently, many things drive their interest: The Gains That Motivates Us: ✅ Improve customer experience ✅ Reduce costs and increase profitability ✅ Empower employees ✅ Achieve ‘Best in Class’ status ✅ Reduce risk ✅ Enhance compliance ✅ Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement The Pains That Frustrate Us: ❌ Lack of a continuous improvement mindset ❌ Manual, broken processes ❌ Insufficient capacity ❌ Over-focus on technology, missing efficiency opportunities ❌ Struggles in measuring problems and their impact ❌ Legacy systems holding us back ❌ Absence of a standard approach for data-driven project execution ❌ No clear operational excellence strategy If this resonates with you, start with the end in mind: Build a good understanding of what ‘excellence’ looks like. What is driving your organisation's interest? What new value do you want to add to the world? What material business outcomes are you looking for? Frame it with the ‘big picture’ question: You’re sitting down three years from now and you’re proud. What has happened? Paint a clear vision of that future. With a clear view, you’re in a better position to assess where your organisation is today and to define the roadmap to uplift culture and capability for the future. But regardless of timeframe, or how invested, remember one simple principle: Your business is in the hands of your people… Inspire them, and watch your vision come to life. #InnovatewithMapRoom #OperationalExcellence #ContinuousImprovement Map Room
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| Enterprise Transformation | Industrial System, Operational & Inventory Analytics | Lean | Agile | Breakthrough / Continuous Improvements | PMP® Candidate |
How an Organisation can be efficient in deploying the strategies? A Forbes study found that - Around 65% of organizations have an agreed upon strategy (or a process by which to do that). - Only 14% of employees understand their organizations strategy. - Only 10% of organizations successfully execute their ‘big’ strategies. - Almost 70% of process improvement initiatives fail. Below are the mentioned traits which is simple to understand but difficult to realise to make an organisation become successful in any of their strategy deployment. #continous #improvement #industrial #engineering #strategy #deployment #success #traits
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In the business world, there's a constant debate: Process vs. Outcome. When a company focuses too much on current processes, rethinking and improvement often stall. Good outcomes shouldn't stop us from questioning and enhancing our methods. This week’s blog by Ashish Padiyar (Managing Partner) explores how rethinking and improving processes can lead to better results and long-term success. Creating an open environment where curiosity thrives and questioning the status quo is encouraged is key. This balance gives rise to innovation and leads to better results over time. Learn more about how balancing process and outcome can drive progress in the latest blog: https://bit.ly/3QWkave #ContinuousImprovement #Process #Innovation #Outcome #ProcessImprovement #AuxanoCapital #AuxanoBlog
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Technology is a tool! Organizations need to have their processes solid, and more importantly a good culture in place! #technology #strategy #operations #process #people #culture #tool https://lnkd.in/eciP6XMn
