Intro to Plan Do Check Act

Pete DiSantisEfficiency Expert

Paper Plane ExerciseWork alone – Write your name on the planeDesign and build your paper planeCompetition is for furthest distance

Simple 4 Step Process

PlanDo

CheckAct

To improve your operation

PlanIdentify The Right Problem

Select the problem to be analyzedClearly define the problem and establish

a precise problem statementSet a measurable goal for the problem

solving effortEstablish a process for coordinating with

and gaining approval of leadership

PlanAnalyze The Problem

Identify the processes that impact the problem and select one

List the steps in the process as it currently existsMap the ProcessValidate the map of the processIdentify potential cause of the problemCollect and analyze data related to the problemVerify or revise the original problem statementIdentify root causes of the problemCollect additional data if needed to verify root causes

PlanDevelop Solutions

Establish criteria for selecting a solution

Generate potential solutions that will address the root causes of the problem

Select a solutionGain approval and support of the

chosen solutionPlan the solution

DoImplement a Solution

Implement the chosen solution according to planImplement on a trial or pilot basis

CheckEvaluate Results

Gather data on the solution Analyze the data on the solution

ActDetermine Next Steps

Identify systemic changes and training needs for full implementation

Adopt the solutionPlan ongoing monitoring of the solutionContinue to look for incremental

improvements to refine the solutionLook for another improvement

opportunityORDecide to revise your plan and try again.

Aerodynamics Refresher

Lift

Gravity

Drag

Thrust

How would you implement . . .

PlanDo

CheckAct

to improve your paper plane?

Paper Plane Exercise – Part IIImplement PDCACollaborate to design and build your paper planeCompetition is for furthest distance

4 Paper Plane SecretsWeight in the nose

4 Paper Plane SecretsVertical stabilizer

4 Paper Plane SecretsFlaps

4 Paper Plane SecretsWinglets

Questions

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