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Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle

Improve any process via a weekly four-stage loop: Plan, Do, Check, Act.

60 min Intermediate

Goal

Shift improvement from "big annual project" to small weekly habit so impact compounds instead of evaporating.

Steps

1

Pick one specific process (e.g., client handoff, monthly report release).

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Cycle one yields a specific measurable experiment instead of "let's improve".

Evidence base

School: Total Quality Management / Deming

Founders: Walter Shewhart · W. Edwards Deming (1950)

The Shewhart-Deming cycle, drafted by Walter Shewhart in the 1930s, taken to Japan by W. Edwards Deming postwar, and adopted by Toyota as the Kaizen foundation.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle" take?

This exercise takes about 60 minutes, practiced with another person in a Behavioral format.

When will I notice the effect of "Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle"?

Cycle one yields a specific measurable experiment instead of "let's improve". In the short term: Within a month, four cycles complete, 2-3 yielding permanent improvements.

Is "Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Total Quality Management / Deming (Walter Shewhart, W. Edwards Deming (1950)). The Shewhart-Deming cycle, drafted by Walter Shewhart in the 1930s, taken to Japan by W. Edwards Deming postwar, and adopted by Toyota as the Kaizen foundation.

Is "Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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