Posted: April 24th, 2025
Use information from the slides and recorded lectures for this week in Improve Phase – Lessons 2-4 to assist you with the activities that follow. Be sure to follow the “best practices” for each tool you use in this workshop.
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Workshop 6: PICK Charts
The tools practiced in this workshop are:
· Benchmarking
· PICK charts
Situation:
Consider that you are on a project team working on the problem increasing rate of childhood illiteracy. In the Improve phase of your Lean Six Sigma project, you need to identify methods for solving this problem. So, you decide to do some
benchmarking and investigate what other states, etc., have done to solve this problem. Then, you will use a PICK chart to determine the idea(s)/solution(s) you will implement to decrease childhood illiteracy.
Instructions:
Use information from the slides and recorded lectures for this week in Improve Phase – Lessons
2
-4 to assist you with the activities that follow. Be sure to follow the “best practices” for each tool you use in this workshop.
Benchmark: Please consider using the following resources to investigate what other cities, etc. have done to solve the problem:
· Ask subject matter experts (that you may already know or can get in contact with)
· Search for information using Google Scholar (
http://scholar.google.com/
), Google Books (
http://books.google.com/
), ASQ’s online resources (
http://asq.org/knowledge-center/search/
), or through the UH Library (
http://guides.lib.uh.edu/tels4342
– note, this is available for UH students only)
After you have identified a list of ideas/potential solutions from Benchmarking to solve the problem, proceed with using a PICK chart to select the best ideas.
1.
2. From the
Benchmarking you did, list your ideas/potential solutions to the problem in the scenario based on your
benchmarking activities, labeling each with a unique identifier 1,2,3, etc.): You must have a minimum of 20 ideas.
Cite all sources from the benchmarking activity.
3. Create a
PICK chart that depicts the evaluation of each of your ideas/potential solutions:
Note: Simply double click on the “text box” below to enter the unique identifier of one of your ideas/potential solutions, and then move it to the appropriate place in the chart based on the scales provided. This can be copied and pasted into the chart to show the unique identifiers for each of your ideas/potential solutions listed in Activity #1 of this Workshop.
Implement
Possible
Kill
Challenge
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4. Based on the PICK chart you created for Activity #2 of this Workshop, what ideas/solutions are:
Type both the Number AND Idea text for each idea.
a. Possible – ideas for “plan B”:
b. Implement – ideas to implement now:
c. Challenge – ideas to change/modify:
d. Kill – ideas to abandon:
5. Which idea could you change in the Challenge quadrant? How would you change it?
6. What is the purpose of changing an idea in the Challenge quadrant?
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Lesson 1:
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1. Introduction to the
Improve Phase
2. What is Brainstorming &
?
3. What is a PICK Chart?
4. PICK Chart Example
5. What
?
6. What is Nominal Group
Technique (NGT)?
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n
Matrix?
8. What is a Process
Decision Program Chart
(PDPC)
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Develop & implement solutions:
1. Develop (brainstorm) a list of possible/potential
process improvements/solution ideas
2. Narrow down this list to a manageable number
3. Determine the necessary improvement(s)/best
solution(s)
4. Develop an implementation plan for each solution
5. Implement process improvement(s)/solution(s)
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Improve Phase
Lesson 2:
What is Brainstorming & Benchmarking?
(5 Minute Lesson)
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• Method for creatively
& efficiently
generating a high
volume of ideas
– Free of criticism &
judgment
– Transforms “the same
old way” of thinking
– Facilitates building off
of others’ ideas
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Idea Generation or
“Ideation”
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Benchmarking
• Comparing work practices & sharing information
so both parties can improve
1. Identify process/area needing improvement
2. Determine leader(s) in that area (inside or outside
your industry)
3. Gather data about the other organization’s
processes/performance
4. Compare this to your organization’s
processes/performance
5. Analyze data looking for gaps
6. Determine ways to address the gaps/improve
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• Investigating how others have solved similar
problems (obtaining ideas from outside your
organization)
– Ask subject matter experts
– Use Google Scholar or Google Books
– Search ASQ’s online resources
– Find books, articles, etc. through UH Library
(available for UH students only)
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http://scholar.google.com/
http://books.google.com/
http://asq.org/knowledge-center/search/
http://guides.lib.uh.edu/tels4342
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Search results:
http://asq.org/knowledge-center/search/
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Improve Phase
Lesson 3:
What is a PICK Chart?
(5 Minute Lesson)
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• Method for organizing
improvement ideas
–
Possible
–
Implement
–
Challenge
–
Kill
• Helps to determine the
most useful ideas
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Ideas labeled
with identifiers
Implementation scale*
– how hard is idea to
implement?
Benefit/impact scale – how
much benefit/impact will
idea have?
Ideas
arranged
based on
ease of
implemen-
tation &
benefit/
impact
*Includes assessment of cost of implementation – more expensive ideas are typically harder to implement
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Steps: Useful actions:
1. Obtain ideas Collect ideas through brainstorming, benchmarking, etc.
2. Label ideas Write down ideas (on white board, flip chart paper and/or one per
Post-It) & give each idea a unique identifier (i.e., number, letter, etc.)
3. Arrange
ideas in
chart
For each idea, consider the following & arrange it in the chart
according to the scales provided:
• How easy/hard is the idea to implement?
• How much benefit/impact will the idea have?
4. Assess &
refine ideas
Consider the ideas in each category further:
• Possible – Ideas for “plan B”
• Implement – Ideas to implement now
• Challenge – Ideas to change/modify (make easier to implement, provide
more benefit/impact, etc.)
• Kill – Ideas to abandon
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Creating PICK Charts
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Steps 1 & 2 Steps 3 & 4
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Lesson 4:
PICK Chart Example
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1. Obtains ideas through brainstorming,
benchmarking, etc.
2. Describes ideas through brief statements
(not long phrases/sentences), labeled with
unique identifiers
3. Labels scales used within chart clearly
4. Arranges ideas in chart based on scales
provided
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1. Walk more
2. Ride bike more
3. Get a tune-up
4. Adjust route to
work
5. Carpool to work
6. Drive slower
7. Telecommute
8. Take public
transportation
9. Buy higher quality
gas
10. Buy new car
Benefit/Impact
Low High
Easy
Hard
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Example – Reduce Fuel Consumption
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tio
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1. Walk more
2. Ride bike more
3. Get a tune-up
4. Adjust route to
work
5. Carpool to work
6. Drive slower
7. Telecommute
8. Take public
transportation
9. Buy higher quality
gas
10. Buy new car
Benefit/Impact
Low High
Easy
Hard
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tio
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1. Walk more
2. Ride bike more
3. Get a tune-up
4. Adjust route to
work
5. Carpool to work
6. Drive slower
7. Telecommute
8. Take public
transportation
9. Buy higher quality
gas
10. Buy new car
Benefit/Impact
Low High
Easy
Hard
1
2
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Example – Reduce Fuel Consumption (cont’d)
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pl
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ta
tio
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1. Walk more
2. Ride bike more
3. Get a tune-up
4. Adjust route to
work
5. Carpool to work
6. Drive slower
7. Telecommute
8. Take public
transportation
9. Buy higher quality
gas
10. Buy new car
Benefit/Impact
Low High
Easy
Hard
1
2
3
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Example – Reduce Fuel Consumption (cont’d)
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Im
pl
em
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ta
tio
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1. Walk more
2. Ride bike more
3. Get a tune-up
4. Adjust route to
work
5. Carpool to work
6. Drive slower
7. Telecommute
8. Take public
transportation
9. Buy higher quality
gas
10. Buy new car
Benefit/Impact
Low High
Easy
Hard
1
2
10
3 4
5
6 7
8
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Example – Reduce Fuel Consumption (cont’d)
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Possible
1. Walk more
2. Ride bike more
3. Get a tune-up
4. Adjust route to
work
5. Carpool to work
6. Drive slower
7. Telecommute
8. Take public
transportation
9. Buy higher quality
gas
10. Buy new car
Benefit/Impact
Low High
Easy
Hard
1
2
10
3 4
5
6 7
8
9
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Implement
1. Walk more
2. Ride bike more
3. Get a tune-up
4. Adjust route to
work
5. Carpool to work
6. Drive slower
7. Telecommute
8. Take public
transportation
9. Buy higher quality
gas
10. Buy new car
Benefit/Impact
Low High
Easy
Hard
1
2
10
3 4
5
6 7
8
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Challenge
1. Walk more
2. Ride bike more
3. Get a tune-up
4. Adjust route to
work
5. Carpool to work
6. Drive slower
7. Telecommute
8. Take public
transportation
9. Buy higher quality
gas
10. Buy new car
Benefit/Impact
Low High
Easy
Hard
1
2
10
3 4
5
6 7
8
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Kill
1. Walk more
2. Ride bike more
3. Get a tune-up
4. Adjust route to
work
5. Carpool to work
6. Drive slower
7. Telecommute
8. Take public
transportation
9. Buy higher quality
gas
10. Buy new car
Benefit/Impact
Low High
Easy
Hard
1
2
10
3 4
5
6 7
8
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Possible Implement
Kill Challenge
1. Walk more
2. Ride bike more
3. Get a tune-up
4. Adjust route to
work
5. Carpool to work
6. Drive slower
7. Telecommute
8. Take public
transportation
9. Buy higher quality
gas
10. Buy new car
Benefit/Impact
Low High
Easy
Hard
1
2
10
3 4
5
6 7
8
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Lesson 5:
What is Multi-voting?
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Multi-voting
• Group decision-
making tool
– Narrows down list of
possibilities
• Each person casts
votes for multiple
items/ideas
– Can be anonymous
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Steps: Useful actions:
1. Obtain ideas Collect ideas through brainstorming, benchmarking, etc.
2. Label ideas Write down ideas (on white board, flip chart paper, etc.) & give each
idea a unique identifier (i.e., number, letter, etc.)
3. Determine
number of
votes
Identify how many votes each team member will cast – rules of
thumb:
• 1/2 + 1 of total options, 1/3 of total options, etc.
4. Cast votes
Determine how team members will cast their votes – rules of thumb:
• Different colored markers, sticky dots, etc.
• Secret ballot, etc.
5. Tally votes
Count votes for each idea to determine the top vote getter(s).
Repeat this process as necessary to narrow down the list of ideas to
a manageable number.
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Steps 1 & 2:
A. Create meeting agendas
B. Establish meeting objectives
C. Create a “parking lot” for other issues
D. Ensure key staff attend meetings
E. Solicit feedback at end of meetings
F. Establish a no interruptions policy
G. Begin and end on time
H. Set 1 hr. max for meetings
I. Schedule follow-up meetings
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Example – Improve Meeting Productivity
Steps 3 & 4:
A. Create meeting agendas
B. Establish meeting objectives
C. Create a “parking lot” for other issues
D. Ensure key staff attend meetings
E. Solicit feedback at end of meetings
F. Establish a no interruptions policy
G. Begin and end on time
H. Set 1 hr. max for meetings
I. Schedule follow-up meetings
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Example – Improve Meeting Productivity
Step 5:
A. Create meeting agendas
B. Establish meeting objectives
C. Create a “parking lot” for other issues
D. Ensure key staff attend meetings
E. Solicit feedback at end of meetings
F. Establish a no interruptions policy
G. Begin and end on time
H. Set 1 hr. max for meetings
I. Schedule follow-up meetings
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Improve Phase
Lesson 6:
What is Nominal Group Technique?
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• Group decision-
making tool
– Narrows down list of
possibilities
• Each person rank
orders multiple
items/ideas
– Not rating using a
given scale
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Idea T1 T2 T3
Total
A 10 5 7 22
B 8 8 4 20
C 3 4 8 15
D 2 1 4 7
E 6 9 5 21
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Steps: Useful actions:
1. Obtain ideas Collect ideas through brainstorming, benchmarking, etc.
2. Label ideas Write down ideas (on white board, flip chart paper, etc.) & give each
idea a unique identifier (i.e., number, letter, etc.)
3. Determine
number to
rank
If you have many ideas, identify how many each team member will
rank:
• Top 5 ideas, top 10 ideas, etc.
4. Rank order
Individually, each team members rank orders the ideas:
• Use a higher is better scale (i.e., “1” is the least important/idea
you like the least)
5. Tally scores
Combine each individual’s assessment by adding together all
rankings for a single idea to determine the top scoring idea(s).
Repeat this process as necessary to narrow down the list further.
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Steps 1 & 2:
A. Browselow tape (for pediatric
trauma)
B. Child scales (instead of flat
scales)
C. Infant umbilical cord tags (to
prevent abduction)
D. Electrical outlet plug protectors
E. Scald prevention devices
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A
B
C
D E
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Example – Improve Patient Safety
Steps 3 & 4:
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A
B C
D
E
Larry
A 4
B 5
C 3
D 1
E 2
Nina
A 5
B 4
C 1
D 2
E 3
Norm
A 2
B 5
C 3
D 1
E 4
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Example – Improve Patient Safety
Step 5:
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A B C D E
Idea Larry Nina Norm Paige Si Total
A 4 5 2 2 1 = 14
B 5 4 5 3 5 = 22
C 3 1 3 4 4 = 15
D 1 2 1 5 2 = 11
E 2 3 4 1 3 = 13
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Step 5:
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A B C D E
Idea Larry Nina Norm Paige Si Total
A 4 5 2 2 1 = 14
B 5 4 5 3 5 = 22
C 3 1 3 4 4 = 15
D 1 2 1 5 2 = 11
E 2 3 4 1 3 = 13
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Lesson 7:
What is a
?
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Prioritization Matrix
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• Matrix diagram that
aids in decision making
– Compares options vs.
decision making criteria
(i.e., desired
characteristics)
– Reduces decision
making time
– Documents decision
making process
Criteria
Options
1 2 3 4 5
A
B
C
D
E
Total
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Criteria
Solution Ideas for New Material
Rubber Steel Carbon
graphite Plastic Poly-
urethane
Inexpensive
Aesthetically pleasing
Durable
Compatible
Low maintenance
Easily available
Total
48
23 38
46
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Desired characteristics of a “good” solution
The “best” solution
Ratings in each cell of the matrix
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Steps: Useful actions:
1. Obtain ideas Collect ideas through brainstorming, benchmarking, etc. & list these
across the top row of the matrix
2. Identity
criteria
Determine the criteria that will be used to asses each solution
idea/option by asking questions, such as:
• What are the features/attributes of a “good” solution?
• What will a “good” solution need to do or be?
List these down the left column of the matrix
3. Assess ideas
Define a rating scale (using symbols) & rate each solution idea
against each criteria specified by filling-in the cells of the matrix
• Note: If a criteria doesn’t apply, leave the cell blank
4. Tally scores Sum the scores down the columns to determine the top scoring idea(s).
This indicates the “best” solution(s).
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Criteria
Solution Ideas for New Material
Total
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Example – Improve Component Material
Criteria
Solution Ideas for New Material
Rubber Steel Carbon
graphite Plastic Poly-
urethane
Total
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Example – Improve Component Material
Criteria
Solution Ideas for New Material
Rubber Steel Carbon
graphite Plastic Poly-
urethane
Inexpensive
Aesthetically pleasing
Durable
Compatible
Low maintenance
Easily available
Total
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Example – Improve Component Material
Criteria
Solution Ideas for New Material
Rubber Steel Carbon
graphite Plastic Poly-
urethane
Inexpensive
Aesthetically pleasing
Durable
Compatible
Low maintenance
Easily available
Total
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Example – Improve Component Material
Criteria
Solution Ideas for New Material
Rubber Steel Carbon
graphite Plastic Poly-
urethane
Inexpensive
Aesthetically pleasing
Durable
Compatible
Low maintenance
Easily available
Total
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Example – Improve Component Material
Criteria
Solution Ideas for New Material
Rubber Steel Carbon
graphite Plastic Poly-
urethane
Inexpensive
Aesthetically pleasing
Durable
Compatible
Low maintenance
Easily available
Total
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Example – Improve Component Material
Criteria
Solution Ideas for New Material
Rubber Steel Carbon
graphite Plastic Poly-
urethane
Inexpensive
Aesthetically pleasing
Durable
Compatible
Low maintenance
Easily available
Total
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Example – Improve Component Material
Criteria
Solution Ideas for New Material
Rubber Steel Carbon
graphite Plastic Poly-
urethane
Inexpensive
Aesthetically pleasing
Durable
Compatible
Low maintenance
Easily available
Total
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Example – Improve Component Material
Criteria
Solution Ideas for New Material
Rubber Steel Carbon
graphite Plastic Poly-
urethane
Inexpensive
Aesthetically pleasing
Durable
Compatible
Low maintenance
Easily available
Total
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Example – Improve Component Material
Criteria
Solution Ideas for New Material
Rubber Steel Carbon
graphite Plastic Poly-
urethane
Inexpensive
Aesthetically pleasing
Durable
Compatible
Low maintenance
Easily available
Total 48 23 38 46 26
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Example – Improve Component Material
Criteria
Solution Ideas for New Material
Rubber Steel Carbon
graphite Plastic Poly-
urethane
Inexpensive
Aesthetically pleasing
Durable
Compatible
Low maintenance
Easily available
Total 48 23 38 46 26
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1. Prioritizes options using a matrix structure
2. Describes elements being compared (i.e.,
options & criteria) through brief statements
3. Assesses relationships between elements being
compared using symbols (scale used is clearly
defined)
4. Identifies results of prioritization process clearly
(i.e., answers the question “what is the best
solution?”)
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Lesson 8:
What is a Process Decision Program Chart?
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• Planning tool
– Identifies what might
go wrong
– Mitigates risks/
creates contingency
plans
• Countermeasures
help prevent/offset
problems
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Level 1 – Objective
of proposed plan
Level 2 – Main
activities
Level 3 –
Specific tasks
Level 4 – Possible
problems*
Level 5 – Possible
countermeasures**
Level 6 –
Assessment***
* Brainstorm what could go wrong & review to eliminate those that are improbable or insignificant
** Actions/changes to the plan that would prevent the problem or that would remedy it once it occurred
*** Decide how practical each countermeasure is based on criteria such as cost, time required, ease of
implementation & effectiveness (X = impractical; O = practical)
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Steps: Useful actions:
1. Identify
objective State the objective of the plan clearly at the top of the diagram
2. Detail the
plan
Determine the components of the plan & the specific tasks
associated with each component (like a work breakdown structure,
organize as a tree diagram with as many levels as necessary)
3. Evaluate the
plan
Brainstorm what could go wrong with each specific task & review all
ideas to eliminate those that are improbable or insignificant
4. Identify
solutions
Brainstorm/research ideas (i.e., countermeasures) that could be
used to avoid/prevent problems with elements of the plan
5. Assess
solutions
Decide how practical each countermeasure is based on criteria such
as cost, time required, ease of implementation & effectiveness
• “X” denotes impractical solutions; “O” denotes practical solutions
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Example – Installing Computer System
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1. Displays elements of plan (through brief
statements) in tree diagram structure
2. Identifies relevant problems (i.e., what might go
wrong?) for lowest level tasks in plan
3. Suggests countermeasures/solutions to
problems
4. Assesses practicality of countermeasures/
solutions (indicated by Xs and Os)
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Improve Phase Lessons
Purpose of the Improve Phase
Improve Phase
Brainstorming (Analyze Phase – Lesson 2)
Benchmarking
Benchmarking (cont’d)
ASQ’s Online Resources
Improve Phase
PICK Charts
Anatomy of a PICK Chart
Creating PICK Charts
Creating PICK Charts
Improve Phase
Best Practices for PICK Charts
Example – Reduce Fuel Consumption
Example – Reduce Fuel Consumption
Example – Reduce Fuel Consumption (cont’d)
Example – Reduce Fuel Consumption (cont’d)
Example – Reduce Fuel Consumption (cont’d)
Example – Reduce Fuel Consumption (cont’d)
Example – Reduce Fuel Consumption (cont’d)
Example – Reduce Fuel Consumption (cont’d)
Example – Reduce Fuel Consumption (cont’d)
Example – Reduce Fuel Consumption (cont’d)
Improve Phase
Multi-voting
Using Multi-voting
Example – Improve Meeting Productivity
Example – Improve Meeting Productivity
Example – Improve Meeting Productivity
Improve Phase
Nominal Group Technique (NGT)
Using Nominal Group Technique
Example – Improve Patient Safety
Example – Improve Patient Safety
Example – Improve Patient Safety
Example – Improve Patient Safety
Improve Phase
Prioritization Matrix
Anatomy of a Prioritization Matrix
Creating Prioritization Matrices
Example – Improve Component Material
Example – Improve Component Material
Example – Improve Component Material
Example – Improve Component Material
Example – Improve Component Material
Example – Improve Component Material
Example – Improve Component Material
Example – Improve Component Material
Example – Improve Component Material
Example – Improve Component Material
Example – Improve Component Material
Best Practices for Prioritization Matrices
Improve Phase
Process Decision Program Charts (PDPCs)
Anatomy of a PDPC
Creating PDPCs
Example – Installing Computer System
Example – Installing Computer System
Example – Installing Computer System
Example – Installing Computer System
Example – Installing Computer System
Example – Installing Computer System
Best Practices for PDPCs
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