Results Delivered in Sprint Timeframes
Leap's Rapid Improvement Roadmap lays out a set of critical "mile markers" for staying on track when faster improvement is the goal. The key to success is "managing the clock" to achieve results in 60 to 90 day timeframes.Why 60 to 90 days? When improvement projects drag on, resistance to change and motivation to contribute declines. Structuring improvement efforts in 60 to 90 day campaigns provides the right combination of speed and control to empower people to make improvements happen while still "doing their day jobs".
The Rapid Improvement Roadmap
Step 1: Engage People to Build the Case for Change
- Present the emotional connection as well as "the numbers".
- Get stakeholders to define for themselves "what's in it to change".
Step 2: Design for 60 to 90 Day "Sprint" Campaigns
- Agree on the most important goals to accomplish in the next 60 to 90 days.
- Match the best people and the right tools for each critical improvement needed.
Step 3: Recruit and Launch Fast-Change Teams
- Productively engage employees to unleash ideas.
- Provide Lean, Six Sigma, Innovation and Workout tools on a just-in-time basis to ensure effective analysis and implementation plans.
Step 4: Manage the Clock and Score Completions
- Spread the burden of work assignments.
- Report progress and completions every week.
Step 5: Recognize Contributions and Sustain the Gains
- Maintain momentum with frequent informal recognition.
- Cement the gains with formal recognition and clear accountability for ongoing performance management.
The Bottom Line:
Using the Rapid Improvement Roadmap, leaders can confidently take action to close performance gaps quickly.
Leap coaches leaders on the design of Rapid Improvement Campaigns and then provides expert facilitation to produce desired results. As experience is gained, Leap also offers a series of Coach Certification Programs that build internal capability to hardwire the Fast-Change Approach to improvement into the organization culture.
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