Continuous Improvement

1. Describe the key success factors of a continuous improvement plan in the planning, implementation and review phases of the program

2. Discuss the barriers to the successful implementation, of a continuous improvement plan? What do managers need to be aware of when implementing such a system?

3. Describe a range of practical strategies, practices and tools that you could use to help make a continuous improvement program a success. How would your actions impact the programs success?

4. Research an organisation that is committed to, and has implemented, a continuous improvement program. Has the program been a success? Explain why or why not by describing the systems and processes that are in place (or not in place) to help the program have the positive impact it should.