Fundamentals of Continuous Improvement

This workshop provides an understanding of core philosophy of Continuous Improvement, its application, and strategies to implement it into practice. This workshop features interactive learning sessions and guided presentations including exercises and discussion.

Participants will be able to:
• Distinguish between innovative and continuous improvement
• Understand how quality and value are defined
• Identify and apply a fundamental process of improvement
• Understand and apply cultural and process factors that bolster Continuous Improvement
• Understand the three major wastes and the 8 Deadly Wastes
• Implement the PDCA cycle to their work

Topics covered include:
• The fundamental philosophy and mechanism of improvement
• Improve or die – Continuous Improvement as a survival strategy
• Customer Perspective as a driver of Continuous Improvement
• Establishing and maintaining a culture of improvement
• Continuous Improvement through problem-solving
• The mitigation of waste and obstacles
• Key Principles in establishing robust Continuous Improvement