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Scaling Continuous Improvement (CI) requires a structured and strategic approach to ensure sustainable impact across an organisation. Here are the seven key steps:
1. Establish a Clear Vision & Leadership Commitment
🔹 Define what CI success looks like at scale.
🔹 Secure executive sponsorship and ensure leadership actively champions CI.
🔹 Align CI with strategic business goals.
2. Build a Strong CI Foundation
🔹 Standardise a core CI methodology (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, etc.).
🔹 Develop governance structures and a clear operating model.
🔹 Foster a culture that values continuous learning and problem-solving.
3. Develop & Align People Capabilities
🔹 Create role-specific CI training pathways for all levels.
🔹 Empower leaders with coaching skills to sustain CI momentum.
🔹 Recognise and reward CI contributions to drive engagement.
4. Implement a Scalable CI Framework
🔹 Define a roadmap for scaling CI across teams and functions.
🔹 Establish repeatable processes and best practices for deployment.
🔹 Ensure flexibility to adapt CI approaches to different business areas.
5. Leverage Technology & Data
🔹 Utilise digital tools to standardise and accelerate CI efforts.
🔹 Implement real-time performance tracking and reporting.
🔹 Use AI and automation to enhance problem-solving and decision-making.
6. Leverage Technology to Enable CI at Scale
🔹 Utilise digital tools to standardise and accelerate CI efforts.
🔹 Implement real-time performance tracking and reporting.
🔹 Use AI and automation to enhance problem-solving and decision-making.
7. Accreditation for CI Programmes: Gaining Recognition
🔹 Validate CI programmes with industry-recognised accreditation.
🔹 Provide employees with structured pathways to professional certification.
🔹 Use accreditation as a benchmark for quality and credibility in CI initiatives.
7. Sustain & Evolve CI for Long-Term Impact
🔹 Continuously assess and refine the CI approach.
🔹 Foster a network of CI champions to drive grassroots improvement.
🔹 Align CI with evolving business strategies and market conditions.
Struggling to take your CI initiatives enterprise-wide? OpX provides the framework, tools, and learning to embed sustainable improvement across your organisation. Get in touch to discuss how we can help you.
