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Applying a Model for Small Business Continual Improvement

Deming Institute

1) Analyze your SWOT. SWOT analysis. Marketing mix. 6 Sigma Statistical tools to analyze Market data BCG matrix. 11) Train your people to follow the procedures but also to propose improvements if they don’t work. 14 Deming principles. 20 SME Steps. Diagnosis (Internal Value + Context). Leadership. Customers.

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Strategic Planning Steps

CO2

Use SWOT analysis of the data you collected in Step 2 to guide you. When someone proposes a new strategy or action, examine how it might complement or compromise ones you’ve already agreed to pursue. Look at the diagram and decide which one is right for you (based upon your products and services, and your culture).