Advanced Improvement Tools

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The module in a nutshell

To be effective, the effort that organizations put into their improvement efforts have to be planned carefully. This module in BHW’s Process Transformation Programme concentrates on tools that help teams to plan their work. In terms of the respected PDCA approach the module addresses primarily the PLAN sector.

Use either as single techniques or in combination these tools help to ensure that the improvement effort is properly focused.

The aim and outcomes of the module

The aim of the module is to ensure that improvement effort is focused on what is important by using advanced analysis tools to make informed, consensual decisions about what needs to be done.

After completing this module participants will be able to:

• select and apply a set of tools appropriately
• participate in improvement and problem-solving teams effectively
• use the seven advance tools in other contexts

Who Advanced improvement tools is for

Advanced improvement tools have been proved to be useful at all levels of the organization but are most applicable to those responsible for leading improvement and problem-solving efforts.

What’s in Advanced improvement tools

The module delivers the learning points using exercises and – if in-house – can be applied to existing problems.

Participants will learn to use:

• affinity diagrams
• interrelationship digraphs
• tree diagrams
• prioritization matrices
• matrix diagrams
• process decision programme chart
• activity network diagrams

In addition, participants will learn the fundamentals of working as a team, to maximize the potential of the tools.

Important other information

Duration: Advanced improvement tools lasts for one day and can be used by itself or in combination with other modules in the Process Transformation Programme.

Location: Ideally a room close to the workplace of participants, though it can be run off-site effectively.

In common with other modules in the Process Transformation Programme the module is designed to run successfully with between 8 to 16 participants.

Price: As a stand-alone module, £2,500 inclusive of all materials. This price does not include expenses which are charged at cost.

Contact for more information:

Karen Dunn
Burge Hughes Walsh
Suite 13b
Castle Mound Way
Central Park
Rugby CV23 0UZ

Telephone: 01788 550015
email: kdunn@burgehugheswalsh.co.uk