You can’t manage (or improve) what you don’t measure … So … Measure your process Standardize your process (adding improvements) Measure it again (ensuring your improvements are working) Improve it again Measure it again Compare against best in class processes <Make your process best in class> What’s the detailed plan? The scope of this collaborative article can’t get into all the detail within the text limit so message me if you have more questions and I’d be glad to go into the particulars. Matt Rebeiro - Challenge the Status Quo #BusinessProcessImprovement #LeanSixSigma #ProjectManagement #dashboard

To design and implement effective feedback and learning loops, start by 1. continuously collecting data at each process stage using methods like Lean Six Sigma. 2. Establish structured feedback channels through tools like NPS or VoC. 3. Regularly review and improve processes using the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle. 4. Apply root cause analysis techniques like the 5 Whys to address underlying issues and prevent recurrence. Finally, 5. foster a learning culture with continuous improvement through Kaizen and knowledge sharing across teams. This ensures actionable feedback and ongoing process refinement. Thanks

To design and implement effective feedback and learning loops, start by defining your process goals and metrics. Clear goals help you understand what you want to achieve, while metrics allow you to measure progress and identify areas for improvement. When I led a project to enhance our feedback system, we first set specific goals, like reducing response times and improving customer satisfaction. We established metrics to track these goals and used the data to continuously refine our process. This approach helped us create a more effective feedback loop.

Start by asking: What is the purpose of this process? What outcomes matter most: speed, accuracy, user satisfaction, cost efficiency? Then, translate those goals into measurable indicators. For example: If your goal is faster onboarding, track time-to-productivity. If it’s knowledge retention, use pre/post assessments. If it’s process adoption, measure engagement and completion rates. Make sure your metrics are aligned with the broader business objectives, and revisit them regularly. Metrics should evolve as your process matures or as the business context shifts. Finally, communicate these goals and metrics clearly to the people involved so they understand not just what to do, but why it matters.

After defining goals and metrics, implement improvement actions and closely monitor the results. Make sure to apply the changes you’ve identified and keep track of how they affect your metrics. For instance, when we introduced a new feedback system, we implemented the changes and tracked performance metrics weekly. By closely monitoring the results, we could see the impact of our actions and adjust as needed to ensure continuous improvement.

To optimize feedback and learning loops, use the feedback you gather to make improvements and iterate on your process. This means taking what you learn from monitoring results and adjusting your approach accordingly. In one project, after implementing changes, we collected feedback from team members and analyzed the results. We used this feedback to make further refinements and repeated the cycle. This iterative process helped us continuously enhance our system and achieve better outcomes.