PDCA - Extended Deming Cycle Template

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What is this PDCA Universe About?

Don´t we all believe in a better process? In a more effictive way of working? Here is the way to reach this goal. The PDCA Framework, also known as the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle or the Shewhart cycle, is a revered four-step management method for process and product control and continuous improvement. This Miro board template embodies the essence of the PDCA cycle with 3 added Phases and gives you the possibility to improve in a structured way.

How Can This Board Be Used for Optimal Results?

Main Cycle

Plan Phase: Initiate by setting clear objectives, breaking them into actionable tasks, and allocating the right resources. Our Miro board’s visual tools aid in this detailed planning.
Do Phase: Implement your plan and use the board to track progress, fostering collaboration and real-time updates.
Check Phase: Evaluate outcomes against your goals, using Miro’s features to analyze data and gather feedback effectively.
Act Phase: Identify improvements, adjust plans, and document key learnings, all within the interactive space of the Miro board.

Extended Phases for Enhanced Insight

The PDCA cycle, when executed effectively, minimizes the need for separate feedback, lessons-learned, and documentation stages as these elements are integrated within the process. However, in practice, it is important to allocate time to consolidate feedback, document insights, and reflect on lessons learned to avoid valuable knowledge being lost between cycles.

Feedback Phase: Gather holistic feedback and prioritize it for the next cycle.
Lessons-Learned Phase: Extract and document vital lessons to inform future planning.
Documentation Phase: Compile a comprehensive record of the process for knowledge sharing and compliance.

Examples of PDCA in Action:

Enhance any kind of Process? Continuous improvement, problem-solving, quality management, project management, organizational learning, risk management, and process standardization. These concepts provide structured approaches and frameworks for enhancing processes, resolving problems, maintaining quality standards, executing projects efficiently, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, mitigating risks, and achieving consistent outcomes.

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Embrace the PDCA methodology with this Miro board. Plan, Do, Check, Adjust – and watch your processes and products transform with precision and efficiency. Whether it's process optimization or product enhancement, our PDCA Miro board template is your key to continuous improvement and success.

Andreas Lindenberg

Andreas@Lindenberg

I specialize in helping individuals and teams in introducing a new way of working with a practical approach. This involves changing the way they think and collaborate in their professional practice – putting Digital Transformation into action. Miro is my daily go-to; I've seen it, loved it, and am now hooked. Whether working solo or collaboratively, it's the centerpiece of my 'digital life,' bridging gaps that other tools can't.