Date: 22 Nov, 2010Organizational Strategy |
Deep Learning Forum
Deep Learning Forum Organizational Strategy
What is a Deep Learning Forum?
A Deep Learning Forum is a gathering of Institute members who are learning about and implementing Operational Excellence. At a Deep Learning Forum, KCOE presents a topic in the Operational Excellence System followed by a forum discussing how the component can be implemented in different organizations. Questions come straight from those in attendance after hearing the presentation.
Next Deep Learning Forum: December 8, 2010
Topic: Organizational Strategy
Location: Fred M. Rogers Center, Saint Vincent College
Time: 0800AM – 1200PM
Purpose: The purpose of this 1/2 day forum is to learn with KCOE Coaches, OE practicioners, and KCOE Institute members how the principles in Organizational Strategy can be applied to different organizations, namely those organizations in attendance.
Who should come? If you’re a leader (top level or middle management) that already has or is working towards a culture of continuous improvement and Operational Excellence, this event is for you. Cultural change tools you should have a general understanding about before coming: balanced scorecard, suggestion (solution) system, and a problem solving system.
What will you learn at this Deep Learning Forum?
The Organizational Strategy topic includes but is not limited to:
- Span of Control
- Team Structure
- The Right Ratio
- Team Classifications
- Compensation
- Suggestion (Solution) System
- Perfect Attendance
- Profit Sharing
- The Levels of an Organization
- Organization Chart (Levels)
- A,B,C Qualification
- Skill Qualification
Span of Control
As your teams begin to develop their problem solving skills and leaders are shifting to teacher/coaches in the system it is essential the team leader to team member ratio is correct. If the span of control is too large or small – leaders are not able to be successful teacher/coaches. The robust problem solving system that is implemented will surfacing problems and the span of control / team structure must be right to support solving those problems and leading team members to the next level of continuous improvement.
Compensation
If you’re planning on implement The KCOE’s System Organizational Strategy – you already have a suggestion (solution) system in place, and are mostly likely planning for a perfect attendance system. The KCOE System calls for a compensation opportunity consisting of flexibility, perfect attendance, suggestions, and an overall profit sharing opportunity by meeting or exceeding balanced scorecard targets. When profit sharing is tied to the balanced scorecard each team member should know how they can positively impact the balanced scorecard targets and thus their bonus.
Classification / Levels of an Organization
Organizational Strategy in the KCOE System of Operational Excellence helps you check and implement the appropriate levels of the organization: from the General Manager to team members, supervisors, group leaders, etc. Come learn what your organizational chart may look like if you implement Operational Excellence andy why.
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