The journey toward any new destination should begin with a clear roadmap. And when a business undertakes a transformative effort toward improving processes and reducing waste, a clear and concise path forward is critical. At RTG Solutions Group, we recommend starting a Continuous Improvement project with a SIPOC Diagram. Read on to find out why […]
Process Development
How to Implement New Technology in an Organization
New technology can improve processes, integrate workstreams, and impact the bottom line. When implementing technology, strive for a planned, strategic effort. The key to a successful new system roll-out? The secret sauce is in the preparation. Ever join in these hallway conversations or staff meeting debates? “If we could connect all our business units […]
How an Affinity Diagram Helps Build Teams in Lean Project Management
Looking to improve processes and unify teams? Grab a pack of sticky notes! An Affinity Diagram is a beneficial team collaboration tool. It is often used in lean project management to collect and group thoughts and perspectives from a diverse team around a single problem. The exercise can be insightful and helpful in process improvement […]
How HR can lead a continuous improvement culture change
Process bottlenecks, missed deadlines, budget blow-outs and communication breakdowns are systematic to every business. Beyond finger-pointing, tirades by exasperated leaders and cutting or adding staff with knee-jerk reaction to solve problems, there is another way: The Lean Way. As a business leader, you probably recognize that processes across the organization could be more efficient. Yet, […]
Conquer Clean! 5 Steps to Workplace Organization
Your desk or workspace is a mess! Papers, files, tools and supplies are scattered like the aftermath of a windstorm. It’s frustrating, crippling and embarrasing. And yet we try and convince ourselves: “I’ll get to it tomorrow.” The task of “getting organized” seems insurmountable. So we take the path of not doing anything. But what […]
Process Improvements in Hospital Lab Saves $1.2 Million
Saving lives: it’s what hospitals do best. However, healthcare is also a business. So, any opportunity to reduce costs, while maintaining excellent patient care, is a win-win. Sure, all medical staff are committed to providing the best care for their patients. Yet, where are the opportunities to provide even greater patient care and save more lives? […]
Create a Culture of Continuous Improvement with SOPs
Are Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) a nice-to-have or a must-have for continous improvement and business success? You be the judge. There are two pathways for organizations to function. For comparison, let’s say “Company A” develops and utilizes SOPs in every internal process throughout the organization. Clear and consistent processes are part of Company A’s […]
Value Stream Map: The Genesis to Process Improvement
What is a Value Stream Map? A Value Stream Map is a Lean Management tool that is used to create a baseline measurement or current state of a business process. Although Value Stream Mapping is often associated with the manufacturing industry, it is also prevalent and valuable in service related industries such as healthcare, software […]
