 The Improvement Guide: A Practical Approach to Enhancing Organizational Performance
ISBN: 978-0-7879-0257-5
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400 pages
July 1996, Jossey-Bass
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Introduction: The Science and Art of Improvement.
INTRODUCTION TO IMPROVEMENT.
A Model for Improvement.
Skills to Support Improvement.
Examples of Improvement Efforts.
METHODS FOR IMPROVEMENT.
Using the Model for Improvement.
Developing a Change.
Testing a Change.
Implementing a Change.
Case Studies of Improvement Efforts.
AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO IMPROVEMENT.
Integrating Improvement to Increase Value.
Eliminating Quality Problems.
Reducing Costs while Maintaining or Improving Quality.
Expanding Customer Expectations to Increase Demand.
Guidance for Leaders: A Resource Guide to Change Concepts and Applications:
Appendix A. Eliminate Waste.
Appendix B. Improve Work Flow.
Appendix C. Optimize Inventory.
Appendix D. Change the Work Environment.
Appendix E. Enhance the Producer/Customer Relationship.
Appendix F. Manage Time.
Appendix G. Manage Variation.
Appendix H. Design Systems to Avoid Mistakes.
Appendix I. Focus on a Product/Service.
INTRODUCTION TO IMPROVEMENT.
A Model for Improvement.
Skills to Support Improvement.
Examples of Improvement Efforts.
METHODS FOR IMPROVEMENT.
Using the Model for Improvement.
Developing a Change.
Testing a Change.
Implementing a Change.
Case Studies of Improvement Efforts.
AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO IMPROVEMENT.
Integrating Improvement to Increase Value.
Eliminating Quality Problems.
Reducing Costs while Maintaining or Improving Quality.
Expanding Customer Expectations to Increase Demand.
Guidance for Leaders: A Resource Guide to Change Concepts and Applications:
Appendix A. Eliminate Waste.
Appendix B. Improve Work Flow.
Appendix C. Optimize Inventory.
Appendix D. Change the Work Environment.
Appendix E. Enhance the Producer/Customer Relationship.
Appendix F. Manage Time.
Appendix G. Manage Variation.
Appendix H. Design Systems to Avoid Mistakes.
Appendix I. Focus on a Product/Service.
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