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August 02, 2022

Expanding On Sustainable Improvement | Communication

Posted by EON Team on July 11, 2022
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Expanding On Sustainable Improvement | Scale

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Expanding On Sustainable Improvement | Alignment

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Expanding On Sustainable Improvement | Accountability

Posted by EON Team on July 11, 2022
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What is Accountability? 

Accountability is often linked to a punitive management system where targets are either met or not met, and consequences are accordingly actioned. While it is certainly true that accountability involves the incorporation of targets, it is actually an integral part of governance planning within any organization.

The question is not “how do I get someone to do a task?” but rather “how can I ensure that I set in place systems that give employees the best opportunity to succeed in their roles?”. This hints to the fact that accountability systems, in whatever shape or form (e.g., EON has tasks and workflows to which owners are assigned, with regular email reminders), need to be agreed on and adopted by management as a useful means of ensuring that people can be driven to succeed.

Following this high-level adoption of the accountability system is the need for a systematic alignment and review schedule. Employees need to know not only by when or how something must be done but also at what interval their progress will be checked and what the review process looks like. Tied to this is the chance for management to offer support should targets not be met.

In a practical scenario, you will want to ensure that both team and individual goals/tasks are relayed to every member, at every level, of your organization. This will provide the platform from which to administer the accountability system. It is important to take the time as management to not only consider the goals and tasks themselves but also how they align to the capabilities and personal attributes of the person or team implementing them.

Lastly, it is crucial to acknowledge the work that has been done. Should the goals be in-line with the employee's capabilities and the business objectives and should the employee be given the best possible chance of succeeding then there will be progress to celebrate. It is crucial to identify and acknowledge the meeting of responsibilities. This is the second half of the basis for a shared culture of accountability.

Accountability is not a stand-alone feature and forms part of a series of considerations one must take when embarking on a sustainable CI journey. Have you considered where your current CI process may be lacking? Could your accountability structure be improved?
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Expanding On Sustainable Improvement | Transparency

Posted by EON Team on July 11, 2022
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5 Things Learned from Not Having An OpEx Strategy

Posted by EON Team on June 29, 2021
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Why Playbooks Are A MUST For Successful Continuous Improvement

Posted by Nancy Bach on June 29, 2021
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4 Things You Didn't Know About Lean Healthcare

Posted by Nancy Bach on June 29, 2021
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How Often Should You Measure Your Organization's KPIs?

Posted by Nancy Bach on June 29, 2021
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Many organizations track their key performance indicators (KPIs) using a balanced scorecard approach. The collected feedback gives high-level leaders a way of monitoring the total health of an organization on a regular basis.

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The Truth Behind Operational Excellence Myths

Posted by Nancy Bach on June 29, 2021
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Operational excellence (OpEx) can be a mystery for some people. While OpEx doesn’t have a precise definition that is fully transferable from one organization to another, certain approaches for OpEx implementation are defined. The degree to which operational excellence is achieved varies and is not an exact comparison from one team to another, but it can be measured against various auditing checklists.

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How to Effectively Communicate Your Continuous Improvement Model

Posted by EON Team on June 29, 2021
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Developing a culture of continuous improvement (CI) is one way that top-performing companies differentiate from their peers by enabling them to grow revenues and drive cost out of their business long after others have plateaued. However, creating sustainable continuous improvement is a significant challenge for organizations of all sizes irrespective of where they stand in their CI journey.

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5 Signs You Should Change Your Operational Excellence Strategy

Posted by Nancy Bach on June 29, 2021
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It’s best to establish a long-term strategy and stick with it rather than make frequent changes. After all, a strategy change can require additional resources and create confusion for both customers and employees. However, sometimes organizational strategy must change as a result of outside factors. Think of buggy whips after the invention of the car and photographic film after the invention of the digital camera.

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The Worst Advice We've Ever Heard about Operational Excellence

Posted by Nancy Bach on June 29, 2021
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I cringe to write bad advice in case someone misreads the headline and follows these suggestions. Oh well, here are Operational Excellence (OpEx) methods and actions people might suggest you follow, but you shouldn’t… Just don’t do it.

 

“Don’t worry about strategy. Just get started doing something.”

This has a couple kernels of substance; you do want to get engagement quickly and you can get started before every “t” is crossed and every “i” is dotted. However, the essence of the advice is contrary to operational excellence basics. Continuous improvement (CI) efforts must be aligned with strategy and must focus on delivering value. Have the strategy in mind rather than initiating teams willy-nilly just for the sake of saying you’re doing continuous improvement.

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Operational Excellence Goals That the Organization Can Get Behind

Posted by EON Team on June 29, 2021
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Operational excellence (OpEx) isn’t just a “nice to have,” it’s a core part of how modern organizations remain competitive and cost-effective. At its core, OpEx is the execution of your business strategy with greater consistency and efficiency than the competition. The role of the OpEx team is to facilitate the implementation of the behaviors and work process required to achieve what the business requires to be successful.

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Back to Basics: Eleven Things Every OpEx Manager Should Know

Posted by EON Team on June 29, 2021
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No matter where you are in your operational excellence (OpEx) process, it’s worth going back to basics and looking for further opportunities to drive toward perfection. In fact, because the very essence of operational excellence is continuous improvement (CI), you should expect to be constantly learning and continuously growing in your role as an OpEx manager.

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The Seven Guiding Principles of Continuous Improvement

Posted by Nancy Bach on June 29, 2021
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If you’re not familiar with continuous improvement (CI), it may sound like a soft goal — something nice to do, but not very clearly defined. Actually, CI is a very real and effective methodology for driving major long-term and sustainable improvements. Teams can initiate and achieve success in this area by abiding by the following specific principles of continuous improvement:

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Why Cross-Functional Collaboration is Essential to OpEx

Posted by Nancy Bach on June 29, 2021
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Why Cross-Functional Collaboration is Essential to OpEx

 

Do you know the story of the three blind men and an elephant? One man touches the trunk and imagines a snake. Another touches a leg and perceives it as the trunk of a tree. The third touches the ear and thinks it is a large fan. At first, each man distrusts the others because they assume they must be liars, but when they put their thoughts together, they begin to picture the elephant as it actually appears.

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How to Run a Meaningful Employee Feedback Process

Posted by Nancy Bach on June 29, 2021
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A critical component of operational excellence (OpEx) is gathering employee feedback. This feedback provides unique perspectives and insight into your organization that you can’t find elsewhere. It may include positive, negative, or neutral comments. Regardless of its leanings, use the information to make your organization better and more efficient.

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Four Practical DMAIC Examples from Which to Learn

Posted by Nancy Bach on June 29, 2021
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As you begin a path to operational excellence, you’ll likely see the expression DMAIC. That’s simply an acronym that means:

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The "Do’s and Don'ts" of the Hoshin Kanri Catchball Process

Posted by Nancy Bach on June 29, 2021
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Hoshin Kanri is a collaborative approach to driving toward long-term strategic goals in concert with completing the day-to-day work of the organization and achieving tactical objectives. "Catchball" describes the back-and-forth, up-and-down processes for sharing information, getting feedback, and building consensus that are used on an ongoing basis.

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