You\u2019ve decided to take action. You\u2019re new in a workshop management position, you\u2019ve bought a workshop, and you\u2019re overwhelmed by the situation. But one thing is certain: you want to improve, make a profit, and build the future of your workshop. Where to start? That\u2019s sometimes the hardest question.<\/p>\n
Hi, this is Alex, your capacity planning expert at Progi. There are probably two major questions when it comes to continuous improvement:
\nFirst, once you\u2019re already doing well, what\u2019s the next step?
\nSecond, when you\u2019re starting from nothing, where do you begin?<\/p>\n
One Step at a Time<\/strong><\/p>\n You\u2019re at the start of a marathon. Continuous improvement is never a sprint. Some may run faster than others, but everyone takes one step at a time to get closer to the finish line. Be realistic. Set a manageable goal first. Then, we\u2019ll create a small action plan to get there.<\/p>\n Talk About It<\/strong><\/p>\n You\u2019re preparing your success plan in your office, detailing every action leading to your first goal. Everything is clear in your mind. You\u2019re already envisioning success.<\/p>\n But you\u2019re already on the path to failure if you haven\u2019t talked to your team. Sell your idea to the team, prepare them for the changes, or else they might resist every initiative because they won\u2019t understand why Your most valuable allies and most interesting ideas are probably among your team.<\/p>\n Your first step: sell the idea. Why are we going to improve? Rally your team. Then, communicate the goals and the plan. If they can participate, they will develop a key attitude to ensure your success: a sense of responsibility.<\/p>\n The Reference Point: Progi\u2019s Golden and Platinum Rules of Capacity<\/strong><\/p>\n The foundation of success, as we define it, is based on the Golden and Platinum Rules of workshop planning.\u00a0Let me remind you:<\/p>\n Platinum Rules<\/p>\n Golden Rules<\/p>\n\n