6. Documentation and Standardization
When an improvement works, document it. Make it repeatable. Train others. This prevents reinventing the wheel.
7. Ownership and Accountability
Assign champions for initiatives. Improvement is everyone’s job—but without clear ownership, it doesn’t get done.
Proven Frameworks for Continuous Improvement
A classic, effective method:
Plan: Identify the problem and plan a solution
Do: Implement on a small scale
Check: Evaluate the results
Act: Scale successful changes or revise and retest
A Japanese philosophy meaning “change for better.” It emphasizes small, daily improvements involving every employee.