As the year winds down, there’s no better time to reflect on what worked, fine-tune what didn’t, and set yourself up for success in the year ahead. Whether you’re tackling process bottlenecks, improving customer experience, or striving for operational excellence, this toolkit is your go-to resource.
Introducing: The Process Fixer’s Year-End Toolkit
We’ve curated our most popular tools, templates, and insights from the past year into one comprehensive, easy-to-use resource. Think of it as your ultimate cheat sheet to start the new year with clarity and actionable strategies.
1. Favorite Continuous Improvement Tools of 2024
Every improvement initiative needs the right tools. These are our favorites from the past year:
- Learn how to get people to follow processes. Download our ebook: A Complete Guide on How to Build Accountability in Process Improvement
- Standardize your process documentation to save time, protect your knowledge, and streamline your operations. Get your copy of Process Documentation Guide with Free Template.
- Identify key issues, develop effective solutions, and track progress seamlessly. Download our FREE Process Worksheet to simplify your process improvement efforts.
2. Top 3 Process Mapping Tips from Our Blog
Process mapping is foundational to understanding and improving workflows. Here are the standout tips that resonated with our readers this year:
- Simplify, simplify, simplify: Avoid over-complicating your maps. Focus on Goods and Information Flow to capture what’s essential. Most process mapping methods are overly complex. They miss the crucial flow of goods and information, a cornerstone of effective process improvement. This simple yet powerful technique, widely adopted by Toyota, is essential for identifying and addressing bottlenecks and is the cornerstone of any process improvement initiative. Want to learn more? Tune in to my podcast episode on Goods & Information Flow.
- Document both the current and ideal states: It’s the gap between where you are and where you want to be that reveals improvement opportunities.
- Involve the team: Process maps are most effective when created collaboratively. Get insights from those who live the process daily to ensure accuracy and buy-in.
3. A Quick-Start Guide: How to Implement Scalable Processes in 5 Simple Steps
Discover how to implement a scalable PDCA process to drive continuous improvement. This guide will help you:
- Gain Clarity: Identify key areas for improvement.
- Pinpoint Critical Issues: Focus on what truly matters.
- Build a Foundation for Success: Create sustainable, repeatable processes.
Ready to streamline and scale your operations for 2025? Join the waitlist for our upcoming program and get your free Quick-Start Guide.
Looking for more strategies, resources, and insights? Head to hilarycorna.com for a wealth of additional tools and inspiration to elevate your processes in 2025 and beyond.
Here’s to a year filled with efficient processes, engaged teams, and sustainable growth. Let’s make it your best year yet.
In your service,
Hilary Corna
