Part 3: Developing Countermeasures in Process Improvement

In last week’s blog, I discussed why we aim for an 80 percent completion rate for developing countermeasures within 30 days. To wrap up the blog series, I’ll teach you a simple yet effective method to ensure you are on track to achieve that 80 percent.

To read the first two blogs in the series, click on the links below:

• Developing Countermeasures in Process Improvement: Part 1
• Developing Countermeasures in Process Improvement: Part 2

In the process worksheet (download it for free here), teams can track each countermeasure’s status under the tab “Key Operational Worksheet,” column H.

Toyota’s language of choice is to use three categories: “In Progress,” “Not Yet Started,” and “Delayed.” These categories provide a clear summary of any countermeasure’s status, aiding the team in assessing the overall progress.

In Progress: On Track and Happening

“In Progress” signifies that the countermeasure is on track and actively being worked on. It denotes that the team is making strides toward completing the task and…