The PDCA cycle explained
PDCA - Plan, Do, Check, Act - is a simple loop for improving any process continuously. Plan a small change, do it, check the result against a number you chose, then act: keep it, adjust it or drop it. Run the loop weekly and improvements compound.
Plan
Pick one change and the number that will show whether it worked.
Do & Check
Try it small, then compare the result to the target.
Act
Standardise what works, adjust what does not, and loop again.
FAQ
How is PDCA different from a project?
It is continuous and small, not one-off and large.
How often to loop?
Weekly works for most teams.
What if the change fails?
That is data - adjust or drop it and try the next idea.
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