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PDCA and the Deming Cycle for Everyday Problem Solving

Quality and Audit

Course Overview

There is a practised craft to PDCA and the Deming Cycle for Everyday Problem Solving, and it can be learned faster with guidance than by trial and error. This 5-day programme blends expert instruction with case work and group exercises drawn from participants' own organisations. The course closes with action planning, so learning converts into measurable workplace improvement.

What You Will Achieve

  • Explain the core principles and current good practice in PDCA and the Deming Cycle for Everyday Problem Solving
  • Apply practical tools and techniques for PDCA and the Deming Cycle for Everyday Problem Solving in your own organisation
  • Analyse real-world scenarios and select the right approach with confidence
  • Avoid the common pitfalls that undermine PDCA and the Deming Cycle for Everyday Problem Solving in practice
  • Build a personal action plan to implement what you have learned

Who Should Attend

Finance managers, accountants, analysts, budget holders and professionals responsible for financial planning, control or reporting.

Course Outline

  1. 01Foundations of PDCA and the Deming Cycle for Everyday Problem Solving: principles, terminology and context
  2. 02The business case: why PDCA and the Deming Cycle for Everyday Problem Solving matters to performance
  3. 03Core tools, frameworks and methods
  4. 04Applying the tools: guided case study and exercises
  5. 05Common pitfalls and how experienced practitioners avoid them
  6. 06Working with stakeholders: communication and influence
  7. 07Measuring results and continuous improvement
  8. 08Personal action planning and course review

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