Continuous Improvement: How It Works and How to Master It
What is Continuous Improvement?
Let's define continuous improvement. Continuous improvement is a dedication to making small changes and improvements every day, with the expectation that those small improvements will add up to something significant.
The typical approach to self-improvement is to set a large goal, then try to take big leaps in order to accomplish the goal in as little time as possible. While this may sound good in theory, it often ends in burnout, frustration, and failure. Instead, we should focus on continuous improvement by slowly and slightly adjusting our normal everyday habits and behaviors.
It is so easy to dismiss the value of making slightly better decisions on a daily basis. Sticking with the fundamentals is not impressive. Falling in love with boredom is not sexy. Getting one percent better isn't going to make headlines.
There is one thing about it though: it works.
Yes, it does work. My example is based on my business, a few months ago we hired a company that manages and improves business processes and with the help of software, we are now in the process of continuous improvement. With small steps and the joint efforts of our team and the help of this company, we improve our processes and this gives a positive result.