This article aims to demystify continuous improvement processes. What they are, what they aren't and how you can use them effectively. What they are A continuous improvement process is simply a series
Whilst there are many interesting continuous improvement (CI) approaches, it is true that you can go a long way with the basics. Being fantastic at the basic processes in your
Data can make all the difference with continuous improvement. There are a lot of times when gut feelings are the right way to go but continuous improvement from data takes
Many times I see perfectly good improvement projects cancelled due to the plan going off track from the vision. Consider the outset of the project: The vision for the improvement looks great.
Sometimes, trying to find inspiration for continuous improvement projects can be difficult. Many businesses use a list of things that are missing, or are problems, as a way to direct improvement
The continuous improvement (CI) journey for most of us is an unknown path. We concoct our plans to improve how our businesses work and then navigate the obstacles that we
If you have read any of my books, you'll know that I like the phrase "what does good look like?". You can apply it lots of things. For example, the other day
An interesting metric, that helps with continuous improvement, is time. How much time is spent working on continuous improvement (CI) in your organisation? That's it. Simple. You have a day job Most likely this
I meet many organisations that have vague continuous improvement goals. They want to get better. They want to improve. They want to increase their productivity. By how much? What area of the business? What team? When do
Continuous improvement is not a luxury. Continuous improvement helps to: Improve customer experience. Raise profitability. Create better products, services and processes. Engage employees. Increases the chance of evolving your business for the long term. So, why do
