Leadership is about achieving sustainable results that enhance competitive advantage and deliver measurable business benefits. It’s a quest for enduring improvement.
Successful improvement projects begin by asking what is possible, before considering what is wrong. Leaders and teams collaborate to envision positive outcomes and set clear improvement goals before assessing current processes.
When mapping existing processes, clarify responsibilities and measure time for each step. Then, focus on the time lost between each step; this is where constraints are identified, work-in-progress inventory grows, and potential process remedies are revealed.
Encourage robust team discussions to design the most beneficial solution. This exchange of ideas strengthens team skills and fosters shared commitment for implementation.
Implementing strategic improvements does more than deliver benefits for the company and validate leadership – it bonds the leader’s team, confirming that their work makes a difference, and motivating them to continue accelerating progress.
By focusing on what’s possible and involving the team throughout, leaders can drive meaningful change and create a culture of continuous improvement.
How are you leading your quest for enduring improvement?
