Levels of Problem Solving

Levels of Problem Solving — Just Do It, Rapid Improvement Event, Improvement Project

Foundation

PPSM Excellence

Consistently applied, the Practical Problem Solving Method provides an excellent tool for making data-driven decisions with regard to:

Management
Process change
Sharing of best practices

Ensures Outcomes

The method ensures:

Actions lead to the desired results with minimal waste
Results are aligned with the needs of the organization

Three Levels of Effort

3 Levels of Effort

Three different levels of effort are available for accomplishing this method initiative. As a standardized template for solving problems and performing process improvement initiatives, the Practical Problem Solving Method is flexible enough to be effective at any of the following three levels:

Just Do It
Rapid Improvement Event
Improvement Project

Just Do It

Just Do It Definition

Also called point improvement, the 'just do it' approach involves:

One person (or a small team)
Can be accomplished in less than a day

Just Do It Examples

Just Do It Examples.

Using torque wrenches instead of adjustable wrenches
Routing paperwork electronically rather than through physical distribution channels

Rapid Improvement Event

Rapid Improvement Event Definition

A rapid improvement event consists of:

A small team of individuals, usually subject matter experts
Can be accomplished in less than a week

Rapid Improvement Purpose

It is designed to develop and implement countermeasures after appropriate project preparations have been made.

Rapid Improvement Examples

Rapid Improvement Examples.

Improving aircraft servicing cycle times
Improving first-time pass yields on task management tool taskers

Improvement Project

Improvement Project Definition

The 'improvement project' setting requires:

A large team
Conducted over a longer period of time

Improvement Project Examples

Improvement Project Examples.

Shortening aircraft annual overhaul cycle time
Writing software to track annual overhauls