Coaching Projects
Standard Work Process Leads to Resolution of Complex Technical Problems
Professional background is rich in examples of coaching others in solving complex technical problems using the FACTUAL® (Focus, Approach, Converge, Test, Understand, Apply, Leverage) process as Standard Work.
The team that solves a complex technical problem is comprised of a Red X® coach, an executive sponsor, and a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The coach leads the strategy and investigation, then coaches the sponsor and SME. The sponsor knows the political environment and removes roadblocks to streamline the project, while the SME executes the strategy.
As a dyslexic individual, develop accommodations to execute successful projects. The Red X® team is an accommodation that ultimately became the standard for all Red X® projects around the world.
Every project goes through the four sequential processes shown in the diagram in the oneFiveFIFTY™ exponential staged deployment order. Acronyms define the process and its steps.
First, projects are selected using ALIGN. Second, improvement projects are conducted using a problem-solving methodology (Shainin®’s FACTUAL® process is shown). Next, how improvements were made are explained using DRIVE™. Finally, projects are exploited using AA2SS2®. The arrows on the left side of the process flow diagram show feedback from a process improving the process. The right arrow shows feedback for the system improving the system.
Throughout career, devoted a total of 26,600 hours coaching projects. The largest projects were always selected and coached by small teams, and the investigations were consistently effective using FACTUAL® as Standard Work. The projects involved a wide range or problems that were solved for a variety of mechanical products.
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