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Transforming a Management System – A Case Study From the Madison Wisconsin Police Department

Curious Cat

Begin discussion with top management team and train them. Appoint a top-level, full-time coordinator to train, coach, and assist in the transformation. Train all organizational leaders in Quality Leadership. Train all employees as to what Quality Leadership is, why the transformation is necessary, and what it means for them.

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How We Revolutionized Our Emergency Department

Harvard Business Review

We enlisted experts in operational effectiveness and service excellence, and both leaders and front line staff were trained on the principles of lean manufacturing. During rapid-improvement events, teams mapped processes and designed Ishikawa diagrams to aid in identifying cause and effects of waste.