PH1: Introduction and Exploration

Tasks and Gates

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Phase 1 Checklist
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Overview
Prerequisites
Details
What's the Problem?
Discussion
Overview
Prerequisites
Details
What's the Problem?
Discussion - General Info
Discussion: Independent Consultants
Discussion: Consultancy Groups
Discussion: CI/Lean Training Companies
Discussion: Lean Divisions of Large Training Companies
Discussion: Institutions of Higher Learning (Colleges and Universities)
Discussion: Non-Profit Organizations
Discussion: Authors (Books)
Discussion: Bloggers and Vloggers
Discussion: CI / Lean Community Members (Online Discussion Boards)
Discussion: Mentors
Discussion: In-House Consultants / Experts
Discussion: Hybrids
Discussion: Types of CI Information
Discussion: Costs of CI Information
Mastery
Words of Warning
Program Leader Notes
Supporting Forms & Tools
Key Points
Next Steps
Finding Continuous Improvement Information (Legacy Audio Program)
Overview
Prerequisites
Details
Discussion: Key Responsibilities of the Program Leader
Discussion: Key Characteristics of the Program Leader
Discussion: Selecting a Program Leader
Discussion: The Candidate Pool
Discussion: An Agent of the Boss
Discussion: Program Leader and Consultants
Discussion: The End Game
Program Leader Selection Tool
Overview
Prerequisites
Details
What's the Problem?
Discussion: Developing a Continuous Improvement Knowledge Management System
Special Considerations
Discussion: Storing Process Documents
Mastery
Words of Warning
Program Leader Notes
Key Points
Supporting Content and Related Terms
Next Steps