In this post, we’re going to be taking a look at the Force Field Analysis theory and how to create a Force Field Analysis Template. We’ll take a look at the key steps of the theory and how you can use it in your own organization. We’ll go into detail about how to create your […]
Templates
After Action Review Template
In this post, we’re going to look at how to create an After Action Review template. We’ll also take a look at the After Action Review process, what’s great about it, how you can use it in your business and a few things to watch out for along the way. What is the Action Review […]
Cause and Effect Chart – definition & examples
In this article, we will be looking at the Cause and Effect chart. We’ll also provide a review of the associated process, how it can help in business and how to create a cause and effect chart. Finally, we’ll look at some examples and how it’s used as well as some issues to look out […]
Decision matrix template – (with template examples in excel)
In this article, we’re going to cover the importance of decision making, why you need a structured process and how to create a decision matrix template. Most of us are faced with decision making during our daily lives, from the relatively simple ones like “What shall I have for breakfast” through to more complex decision […]
How to create a root cause analysis template
As you know if you’re a regular reader of this site we love problem-solving. We’ve written about it quite a bit, we’ve covered problem-solving tools and templates like our FMEA template, 5 why template. For us, Problem-solving is a key business enabler. Successful businesses have systems and processes that help catch, contain and resolve issues that […]
How to create a cost benefit analysis template in Excel
Imagine if you’ve undertaken a massive project that you had assumed would deliver significant improvements to your organization. However, before you started you hadn’t taken the time to work out what those benefits are, what impacts they would have and importantly whether they outweigh the costs of implementation and sustainment? You could find out that […]
Excel Team Charter Template & Team Charter 101
When I first started my career, one of my favorite reasons to come to work was being part of a wider team of colleagues who over a series of projects and initiatives were trying to bring about change in our organization. When I look back, that introduction to working within a team stood me in […]
How to create a SIPOC diagram in Excel
As we know there are a great many tools out there to help us in our continuous improvement task from 5s to control plans through to Value Stream Mapping. For me, a great tool to use, but one that doesn’t always get the plaudits it deserves, is the SIPOC Diagram. In this article, we’ll look […]
How to create a Training Matrix Template in Excel
In one of our recent posts, we covered how to build a resource plan Excel template . One of the fundamentals of such plans is the assumption that your resources have the required skills to undertake the tasks. But how exactly do you assess this? In reality, most businesses find themselves with staff that have […]
How to create a Resource Planning Excel template
Whether your running complex product manufacture or projects such as continuous improvement, being able to manage your resource requirements and getting an overview of your resource demand can be a complex challenge. Without an adequate resource plan, your project planning is probably bust – you’ll be thinking you’ve got that resource to do that important […]