What We Do

Consultancy - Sustainable Business Improvement 

Why we have adopted a different approach !!

Jit, Lean, TQM, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke etc. - tried that, didn't work. Let's look for the next 'wonder' solution that will save us. Many improvement initiatives are introduced as responses to difficult situations or crises, or even because they appear to be fashionable. Often, there is a lack of consideration as to what's right for the organisation and subsequently many of these initiatives fail to live up to their expectations and after the initial excitement are ditched for a new, supposedly better, state of the art opportunity.

The problem with many of these improvement or change initiatives is that they concentrate on only one facet of the process. Enthusiastic individuals with an uncritical belief that they represent a significant business breakthrough or magic solution to business problems then try to implement them. Being the latest fad nothing is allowed to get in the way of instant implementation. Little if any thought is given at this stage to the process of implementation and ongoing improvement or sustainability. Thus, any short-term gains are not substantiated and the initiative loses effect and eventually credibility.

It is this endless (and sometimes mindless) chasing of the next improvement initiative that has prompted Blue Sky to research and develop an alternative approach - a sustainable improvement model.  

Our Approach

There are many factors to consider when undertaking a business improvement or change initiative and many executives or managers fail to consider or even see the hidden barriers of tradition, culture and structure. The model determines what technique or techniques will produce the results required and how to continually monitor progress based on changing attitudes as well as results and, if necessary, follow a new path. The difference from conventional thinking and management of improvement is that this model has been developed to expect, consider and deal with changes and flexibility of approach.

For a full description of the model and how it can be applied please contact Alun at Blue Sky using the contact details below.