PDCA
Lean Transformation
PDCA (Plan–Do–Check–Adjust) is a structured problem-solving-learning backbone cycle that serves for developing high-performance teams, building lean systems, and achieving sustainable lean transformation through perpetual continuous improvement. To kickstart, we propose a structured workshop that typically lasts from a few days to a week. This workshop involves a cross-functional team to collaboratively map processes, identify inefficiencies and solve a series of small but impactful problems using the PDCA approach. The goal is to align with higher business objectives and drive meaningful operational improvements.
Following, a post-workshop audit is conducted to ensure the sustainability of results, reinforcing long-term continuous improvement and accountability.
Why You Need PDCA Lean Transformation ?
Leaning out a process is not enough - it can make operations fragile and vulnerable. Instead, organizations need to build Lean Systems that surface problems before they occur. However, simply exposing issues does not solve them. Teams must be well-trained in problem-solving using a real Plan-Do-Check-Adjust (PDCA) cycle.
The best way to learn is through hands-on experience. By repeatedly applying the PDCA cycle to process improvements, teams create dynamic learning environment, develop their problem-solving skills in real time, strengthening both the system and the people within it.
Structured
Problem-Solving
Continuous Improvement (Kaizen)
Empowers Employees
Reduces
Waste and Inefficiencies
Prevents
Recurring Problems
Encourages
Data-Driven Decisions
Enhances Adaptability
Supports Standardization
Strengthens
Customer Satisfaction
Creates Sustainable
Lean Culture
-Provides a clear, step-by-step approach to identifying and addressing issues.
-Prevents hasty decision-making by ensuring problems are well understood before implementing solutions.
-Encourages ongoing, incremental improvements rather than large, disruptive changes.
-Helps teams refine processes over time, leading to sustainable efficiency gains.
-Develops a problem-solving mindset within teams.
-Engages employees in improving their own work processes, increasing ownership and motivation.
-Identifies and eliminates unnecessary steps, reducing time, cost, and resource waste.
-Supports Lean principles by systematically optimizing workflows.
-Ensures that problems are not just treated at the surface level but addressed at the root cause.
-Reduces the likelihood of issues reoccurring, leading to long-term stability.
-Promotes the use of metrics and observations to guide improvements rather than relying on assumptions.
-Helps organizations make informed choices based on real performance data.
-Makes organizations more agile by allowing them to quickly test and adjust solutions.
-Encourages a culture of experimentation and learning from failures.
-Helps in developing and refining standard operating procedures (SOPs) that maintain quality and efficiency.
-Ensures that best practices are documented and shared across teams.
-Leads to improved quality, faster delivery, and better overall service.
-Helps organizations align their processes with customer needs and expectations.
-Embeds a mindset of continuous learning and problem-solving within the organization.
-Ensures Lean Transformation is not a one-time initiative but an ongoing journey.
Explore our PDCA Lean Transforamation service
PDCA Lean Transformation
Our PDCA Lean Transformation service provides End-to-End facilitation and support, covering Prior, During and Post workshop follow-up. This ensures sustainable improvements while building your PDCA management capabilities to independently run PDCA (train-the-trainer approach).
You won’t have to guess what to do or hope you got it right—we’ll guide you every step of the way.
The workshop roadmap allows for quick adjustments if initial ideas don’t yield immediate results.
Maximum impact is achieved when PDCA cycle is integrated into your Hoshin Kanri strategic planning system. However, even as a one-off initiative, our PDCA Lean Transformation workshop will deliver all the benefits mentioned above.
What You`ll Get
Prior workshop
-Define PDCA Lean business case
-Determine sponsors and champions
-Agree upon scope and deliverables
-Select team members and co-facilitator
-Define work and data needed prior event
-Develop workshop agenda
-Determine PDCA workshop duration and cost
During workshop (3 to 5 days)
-Facilitate the discussion as per the agenda
-Build your managment PDCA capabilities
-Consult sponsors on event adjustments
-Organize daily reports for leadership
-Assist in creating final report and a plan
Post workshop
-Audit
-Next steps for your management to follow
Cristal clear
Scope in:
-PDCA Lean Transformation
-On-site and Remote
-Train the trainer approach
Scope out:
-Process Standardization
-Hoshin Kanri planning
-Full Transformation Program
How it works?
Please contact us using the form below or call us. A certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt will get in touch with you to learn about your needs, discuss the scope of your PDCA Lean Transformation and determine duration and costs.
Meet the Team
At Metrix, we pride ourselves in having only certified Lean Six Sigma and PMPs on our team. We have strict minimum requirements and do not compromise on the quality of our professionals. Our team of certified consultants is dedicated to helping your business grow and succeed.
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and PMP
Orlin Markov
Orlin is seasoned professional with 12 years track record in cross-disciplinary, cross-functional and cross-cultural strategic projects. Orlin is certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (IASSC), PMP (PMI) and ASQ professional member that brings a unique combination of skills and expertise to every project.
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