· Executive approval gained
· Charter completed
· Existing baseline data gathered
· Collaborative pre-work (Virtual)
· Toolkit training with examples/Q&A
· Current state observations using tools
· Confirm problem/opportunity statement
· Create detailed current state process map
· Identify wastes and non-value added activities
· Effort to impact review of future state solutions
· Future state exploration and refinement
· Top solutions narrowed and fine-tuned
· Quick hit solutions initiated
· Kickoff selected solutions
· Additional tools taught to accelerate ideas
· Change management tools launched
· Dedicated to future state development