FREE Guest Membership
Our Guest Membership is designed to get you started on your continuous improvement journey, create a base of knowledge, and whet your appetite for even more process improvement. Loaded with free forms, tools, terms, videos, and more.
About Our Guest Membership
As you can probably imagine, our Guest Membership is a marketing program. But at Velaction, we believe in giving our customers a lot more than they think they paid for, so we pack in the value, even though it's free.
Our philosophy is that if we give you great tools to get you started, and you do well with our free tools, then you'll have to ask how much better you can do with our premium stuff. We even make that question really easy to answer. The longer you stick with us, the more bonus content we let you unlock.
So, if you want to add to the continuous improvement tools at your disposal, learn how to use them better, start building a robust business management system, and creating a continuous improvement culture, you've come to the right place!
Why Should You Get Our Guest Membership?
Most people find our guest membership because they want a single form, or a few that work together. But when they see all the additional content that we pack in to take them even further, the decision to sign up is a no-brainer.
Our free membership will only take you so far, though. You will eventually, or very quickly if you really dive in, reach the point where guest content won't be enough for you. That's a really good problem to have. If you've outgrown these tools, you are doing a lot of things right.
So, keep the future in mind as you dive in and be on the lookout for how we can help you when you outgrow our Guest Membership.
Getting Started
We want the registration process to be as simple as possible, but we also need to make sure that you set yourself up for success. That means making sure you choose an email account that suits your future needs and making sure your profile info is what you want to appear on course materials and downloads.
To get started now, click the "Free Guest Membership" button in the sidebar, then fill out the registration form. Keep in mind that the info you enter is what will appear on your downloads and course materials.
What You Should Know:
- CI Central is built on a training platform. That means registration is called 'enrolling' and all content, even if it is a downloadable form, is called a 'course'. It's just nomenclature and doesn't change anything.
- We are a small company. We use great tools, but they don't always talk to each other perfectly. Sorry about that. Fortunately, the only way it shows through to you is an extra click now and again. You'll see that when we ask you to click to confirm your email address to unlock your content.
- The 'Dashboard' holds all your content, and your content is viewed in the 'course player'. Both are pretty powerful tools. We encourage you to test drive them a bit.
- The longer you stick around, the more bonus content you can access. We'll send it out in our newsletters, and we'll be building up a "user's choice" library that you can pick from periodically.
- We are a continuous improvement company, and we apply the principles to ourselves. You'll see it as we get increasingly better and more plentiful content, and you'll see it when we make changes to our programs.
- Our prices WILL go up as we add more content. If you think there's a likelihood you are going to want to subscribe to our memberships, do it now while you can lock in the best price.
Included with our Guest Membership
31 Downloadable Forms
Loads of Videos
Massive Reference Guide
Newsletter
This membership includes the following content:
Our Guest Member content is listed in the order of the phases of our Continuous Improvement Development System that they appear in.
Guest Member Handbook
Our Guest Membership User's Guide explains what we offer in our guest membership and how to get the most out of it. It is only available in our Guest Membership.
News and Current Events
Keep up to date with the latest and greatest from Velaction, and the newest content here at CI Central.
Continuous Improvement Development System Overview
Learn about CIDS, the 'how to' guide to creating a great, improvement-oriented company. This overview provides you with a detailed roadmap of the path to creating a Business Management System and Continuous Improvement Culture
Free Decision Matrix Template
Download a permanent license to our free Decision Matrix.
Free Policy Deployment Action Plan
The free version of our Policy Deployment Action Plan. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
Free Policy Deployment Bowler
The free version of our Policy Deployment Bowler. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
Free Policy Deployment Matrix / X-Matrix
The free version of our Policy Deployment Matrix / X-Matrix. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
Free KPI Bowler
The free version of our Key Performance Indicator / KPI Bowler. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
Free Red Tag
The free version of our Red Tag Template. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
Free Problem Barrier Assessment Sheet
The free version of our Problem Barrier Assessment Sheet. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
Free Noise to Constant Sheet
Download a permanent license to a free Noise to Constant Sheet and receive news & info. You'll also be able to get access to loads of other free content with one click through your free account.
Free 5 Whys Form
The free version of our 5 Whys Worksheet. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
Free Daily Management Worksheet
The free version of our Daily Management Worksheet. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
Free Countermeasure Sheet
The free version of our Countermeasure Sheet. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
Free Standard Work Sheet
The free version of our Standard Work Sheet. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
Free Standard Work Combination Sheet
The free version of our Standard Work Combination Sheet. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
Free Time Observation Sheet
The free version of our Time Observation Sheet. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
Free Waste Recording Form
The free version of our Waste Recording Form. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
Free Kaizen Checklist
The free version of our Kaizen Checklist. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
Free Kaizen Charter
The free version of our Kaizen Charter. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
Free Interruption Log
The free version of our Interruption Log. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
Free Office Process Capacity Form
The free version of our Office Process Capacity Form. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
Free Office Process Questionnaire
The free version of our Office Process Questionnaire. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
Free Office Process Recording Sheet
The free version of our Office Process Recoriding Sheet. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
Free Office Process Summary Sheet
The free version of our Office Process Summary Sheet. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
Free Kaizen Newspaper
The free version of our Kaizen Newspaper. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
Free Kaizen Audit Form
The free version of our Kaizen Audit Form. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
Free A3 Report Template
Download a permanent license to our free A3 Template and receive news & info. You'll also be able to get access to loads of other free content with one click through your free account.
Free SIPOC Analysis Sheet
The free version of our SIPOC Analysis Sheet. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
Free FMEA Worksheet / Failure Mode and Effects Analysis Worksheet
The free version of our FMEA / Failure Mode and Effects Worksheet. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
Free 3P Idea Evaluation Matrix
The free version of our 3P Idea Evaluation Matrix. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
Free 3P Process Overview Form
The free version of our 3P Process Overview Form. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
Free 7 Ways Comparison Form
The free version of our 7 Ways Comparison Form. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
Free 7 Ways Idea Generation Form
The free version of our 7 Ways Idea Generation Form. Downloadable form comes with a permanent corporate license that lets you share it within your company.
CI Terms: # / Numbers (FREE)
The Number Terms in our extensive continuous improvement reference guide. It covers a broad number of terms and goes into extensive detail. Many contain videos. Get access to this resource in all of our memberships, including the Guest Membership.
CI Terms: A (FREE)
The "A" Terms in our extensive continuous improvement reference guide. It covers a broad number of terms and goes into extensive detail. Many terms contain videos. Get access to this resource in all of our memberships, including the Guest Membership.
CI Terms: B (FREE)
The "B" Terms in our extensive continuous improvement reference guide. It covers a broad number of terms and goes into extensive detail. Many terms contain videos. Get access to this resource in all of our memberships, including the Guest Membership.
CI Terms: C (FREE)
The "C" Terms in our extensive continuous improvement reference guide. It covers a broad number of terms and goes into extensive detail. Many terms contain videos. Get access to this resource in all of our memberships, including the Guest Membership.
CI Terms: D (FREE)
The "D" Terms in our extensive continuous improvement reference guide. It covers a broad number of terms and goes into extensive detail. Many terms contain videos. Get access to this resource in all of our memberships, including the Guest Membership.
CI Terms: E (FREE)
The "E" Terms in our extensive continuous improvement reference guide. It covers a broad number of terms and goes into extensive detail. Many terms contain videos. Get access to this resource in all of our memberships, including the Guest Membership.
CI Terms: F (FREE)
The "F" Terms in our extensive continuous improvement reference guide. It covers a broad number of terms and goes into extensive detail. Many terms contain videos. Get access to this resource in all of our memberships, including the Guest Membership.
CI Terms: G (FREE)
The "G" Terms in our extensive continuous improvement reference guide. It covers a broad number of terms and goes into extensive detail. Many terms contain videos. Get access to this resource in all of our memberships, including the Guest Membership.
CI Terms: H (FREE)
The "H" Terms in our extensive continuous improvement reference guide. It covers a broad number of terms and goes into extensive detail. Many terms contain videos. Get access to this resource in all of our memberships, including the Guest Membership.
CI Terms: I (FREE)
The "I" Terms in our extensive continuous improvement reference guide. It covers a broad number of terms and goes into extensive detail. Many terms contain videos. Get access to this resource in all of our memberships, including the Guest Membership.
CI Terms: J (FREE)
The "J" Terms in our extensive continuous improvement reference guide. It covers a broad number of terms and goes into extensive detail. Many terms contain videos. Get access to this resource in all of our memberships, including the Guest Membership.
CI Terms: K (FREE)
The "K" Terms in our extensive continuous improvement reference guide. It covers a broad number of terms and goes into extensive detail. Many terms contain videos. Get access to this resource in all of our memberships, including the Guest Membership.
CI Terms: L (FREE)
The "L" Terms in our extensive continuous improvement reference guide. It covers a broad number of terms and goes into extensive detail. Many terms contain videos. Get access to this resource in all of our memberships, including the Guest Membership.
CI Terms: M (FREE)
The "M" Terms in our extensive continuous improvement reference guide. It covers a broad number of terms and goes into extensive detail. Many terms contain videos. Get access to this resource in all of our memberships, including the Guest Membership.
CI Terms: N (FREE)
The "N" Terms in our extensive continuous improvement reference guide. It covers a broad number of terms and goes into extensive detail. Many terms contain videos. Get access to this resource in all of our memberships, including the Guest Membership.
CI Terms: O (FREE)
The "O" Terms in our extensive continuous improvement reference guide. It covers a broad number of terms and goes into extensive detail. Many terms contain videos. Get access to this resource in all of our memberships, including the Guest Membership.
CI Terms: P (FREE)
The "P" Terms in our extensive continuous improvement reference guide. It covers a broad number of terms and goes into extensive detail. Many terms contain videos. Get access to this resource in all of our memberships, including the Guest Membership.
CI Terms: Q (FREE)
The "Q" Terms in our extensive continuous improvement reference guide. It covers a broad number of terms and goes into extensive detail. Many terms contain videos. Get access to this resource in all of our memberships, including the Guest Membership.
CI Terms: R (FREE)
The "R" Terms in our extensive continuous improvement reference guide. It covers a broad number of terms and goes into extensive detail. Many terms contain videos. Get access to this resource in all of our memberships, including the Guest Membership.
CI Terms: S (FREE)
The "S" Terms in our extensive continuous improvement reference guide. It covers a broad number of terms and goes into extensive detail. Many terms contain videos. Get access to this resource in all of our memberships, including the Guest Membership.
CI Terms: T (Free)
The "T" Terms in our extensive continuous improvement reference guide. It covers a broad number of terms and goes into extensive detail. Many terms contain videos. Get access to this resource in all of our memberships, including the Guest Membership.
CI Terms: U (FREE)
The "U" Terms in our extensive continuous improvement reference guide. It covers a broad number of terms and goes into extensive detail. Many terms contain videos. Get access to this resource in all of our memberships, including the Guest Membership.
CI Terms: V (FREE)
The "V" Terms in our extensive continuous improvement reference guide. It covers a broad number of terms and goes into extensive detail. Many terms contain videos. Get access to this resource in all of our memberships, including the Guest Membership.
CI Terms: W (FREE)
The "W" Terms in our extensive continuous improvement reference guide. It covers a broad number of terms and goes into extensive detail. Many terms contain videos. Get access to this resource in all of our memberships, including the Guest Membership.
CI Terms: X (FREE)
The "X" Terms in our extensive continuous improvement reference guide. It covers a broad number of terms and goes into extensive detail. Many terms contain videos. Get access to this resource in all of our memberships, including the Guest Membership.
CI Terms: Y (FREE)
The "Y" Terms in our extensive continuous improvement reference guide. It covers a broad number of terms and goes into extensive detail. Many terms contain videos. Get access to this resource in all of our memberships, including the Guest Membership.
CI Terms: Z (FREE)
The "Z" Terms in our extensive continuous improvement reference guide. It covers a broad number of terms and goes into extensive detail. Many terms contain videos. Get access to this resource in all of our memberships, including the Guest Membership.
About Our Founder...
Jeff Hajek
Owner and Founder
Jeff is the owner and founder of Velaction.
He has been involved in continuous improvement for nearly all of his professional life (since leaving the army after 10 years in uniform).
He is the author of Whaddaya Mean I Gotta Be Lean and a wealth of other training materials, including the 1,000+ page Continuous Improvement Companion, and encyclopedia of CI terms.
Frequently Asked Questions:
There's no catch. We just want you to get to know us better, and our membership and newsletter is a great way to do that. As long as you stay subscribed, you'll enjoy access to loads of free content.
You can quit anytime you want, and there is no cost.
Our guest membership downloads come with a permanent corporate license. The means it doesn't expire, even if you cancel your membership. Anything you already downloaded is yours to keep.
The corporate license means you can share it within your company. It is limited to 20,000 people, and to a single reporting unit. For most people, that isn't an issue. A reporting unit is normally identified by having its own president. This is common in holding companies and in multi-nationals that are broken apart by regions.
With a guest membership, you get a lot.
- 30+ Forms and Tools
- 731 Terms in our CI Reference Guide
- Loads of Videos
- Access to our CI Dev Guide
- Bonus Content
There is an administrative email to get you started to confirm your email address.
We have a series of a handful of messages about your membership that we send out over your first year as a guest member.
We send out a newsletter based on when we have something to say. Our goal is to eventually be rolling out enough new content to justify a weekly newsletter, but lately, it has been going out less than monthly as we are immersed in upgrading our systems over the last 6-9 months or so.
We intend to add bonus content to our newsletters to make them even better. Bonus content is limited time access to one of our premium products.
This membership also includes:
- Bonus Premium Content
- Special Offers
- Newsletter