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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.

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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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