If you’ve ever started to explore continuous improvement, you’ll be aware that there are a huge number of continuous improvement techniques available to you. Sometimes the sheer volume of techniques to get your head around can seem overwhelming and it can be difficult to know where to start.
If this resonates with you, read on to discover how to stop procrastinating and learn how to begin creating your own continuous improvement toolkit, containing continuous improvement techniques that work for you!
A common misconception about continuous improvement is that you should not embark on a continuous improvement programme until you have read widely about the different continuous improvement techniques that are available and have therefore become an ‘expert’ in continuous improvement. In reality, the opposite is actually true – you will never become an expert in continuous improvement unless you on get on and try out some different continuous improvement techniques. Below are a few ideas to help you do this!
Brilliant at the basics
Focus on getting great at using some basic continuous improvement tools such as process mapping, root cause analysis and future state mapping. These techniques can be really effective and have a hugely positive impact on your business. Try them out, learn from the experience and try them again and again until you get really good at using them.
Play to your strengths
Find the approaches that best fit with your personality and the situation you find yourself in and use them. Are you more comfortable with continuous improvement techniques that focus on the people in your business or those that focus on the processes? Are you a natural leader or more of a get on and do-er? Consider these questions and choose the continuous improvement tools that make most sense to you.
Master a handful of techniques
Once you have selected the tools you want in your continuous improvement toolkit, get competent at using them, then refine your techniques and watch your results improve!
Create your own toolkit and focus on being effective at making change happen
If you want a short cut to finding, learning and becoming good at using continuous improvement techniques then join the Making it Happen course today.
For just £47 you can discover the continuous improvement tools I use with my clients, choose your favourites and start building your own continuous improvement toolkit!
To find out more about the course, and to join, click here.
