Operational Excellence

6 Keys to Fail-Proofing Your Continuous Improvement Initiatives

By Ramsi Al Hashash

July 10, 2023

Change doesn’t happen in the classroom. It happens on the shop floor. If your firm has invested in continuous improvement training but hasn’t seen real results, you’re not alone.

To achieve meaningful and sustainable change, it’s crucial to go beyond knowledge and tools. Download this article to dive into these six keys to fail-proof your continuous improvement initiatives:

  1. Don’t just learn it. Do it. Theoretical knowledge is not enough.
  2. Secure a top-down commitment. Leadership at all levels must play a role in driving behavioral change.
  3. Take a bottom-up approach. While top-down support is important, the shop floor drives the heart of continuous improvement.
  4. Set clear expectations and track your numbers. Set clear improvement targets that individuals can influence.
  5. Keep the focus on small, incremental changes. Smaller scale changes and realistic targets are vital and manageable.
  6. Give it time. Behavioral change takes time and ongoing commitment.

Complete the form to download this article and discover how to quickly create a culture of continuous improvement, achieve sustainable change, and gain a long-term competitive advantage.

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Ramsi Al Hashash

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Ramsi Al Hashash brings to TBM 30+ years of experience as an international management consultant, lean management executive, and operational excellence expert.

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