Module 1: Foundations: Why Continuous Improvement Matters
Explain why CI is a mindset before it is a toolbox, using the Roger Bannister principle, Trim Tab metaphor, and the three payoffs of a CI culture.
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Continuous Improvement Foundations
Building a Culture of Critical Thinkers & Problem Solvers
A self-paced course by David O'Riordan, Founder, The ADX Group with eight modules, a practical 30/60/90 capstone, downloadable learner documents, and a final exam that unlocks only when learners reach the end. Completion time varies by learner and includes module reading, applied reflection, capstone work, and the final exam.
Eight modules, a capstone, and a final exam from the uploaded ADX CI Foundations package.
Learners move from mindset and CI landscape through communication, Gemba, root cause, solution pathways, measurement, sustainability, leadership, and a practical 30/60/90 day plan. The module reading and Apply It Today exercises are self-paced, with time varying by learner context before independent capstone work.
Module 2: The CI Landscape: Kaizen, Lean & Six Sigma
Describe the roots of continuous improvement, compare Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, and Lean Six Sigma, and recognize the eight wastes and belt levels.
Module 3: Communication: The Oil of Continuous Improvement
Use daily huddles, huddle boards, SBAR, parking lots, and intentional silence to make improvement communication clear and respectful.
Module 4: Seeing the Work: Surfacing the Real Problem
Capture the Voice of the Customer, go to the real place of work, map the process, and write a problem statement without smuggling in a solution.
Module 5: Finding the Root Cause
Use the 5 Whys and fishbone diagrams to move beyond symptoms and identify root causes that can actually be addressed.
Module 6: Solution Pathways: JDI, RIE, and DMAIC
Choose the right improvement pathway among Just Do It, Rapid Improvement Event, and DMAIC, then prioritize work by impact and effort.
Module 7: Making It Stick: Measurement & Sustainability
Select meaningful KPIs, avoid vanity metrics, run PDCA cycles, and sustain momentum through operational reviews and habits.
Module 8: Leading the Change
Practice the behaviors of a CI leader, apply hungry-humble-smart leadership, use DILO to redesign time, and avoid common CI pitfalls.
Module 9: Capstone: Your First 30/60/90 Day Plan
Build a practical 30/60/90 day improvement plan using the course tools, including problem choice, observation, root-cause analysis, pathway selection, KPIs, wins, risks, habits, and sharing.
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Continuous Improvement Foundations is a substantial ADX training experience with eight modules, a capstone, downloadable learner documents, and a gated final exam. Self-paced learning path; completion time varies. 8 modules plus a 30/60/90 capstone. Final exam unlocks only after the course end. Course manual and participant workbook included — in this edition the downloadable learner document is the print / save-as-PDF full-course view, and the final exam runs as a locally scored self-check with a printable completion summary.