Overview

A successful improvement program is rarely “something we just run”, it is fundamentally dependent on how well the program is designed and how it is deployed into the workplace. When capability development is designed and deployed well, it creates workplace vitality for employees and delivers stronger business performance and economic results.

Designing Improvement Programs provides a simple, practical approach to implementing change at any level. The course helps you build supporters for your change program, engage and mentor people on why change is necessary, and introduce capability development management systems so change sticks.

The format combines self-paced online learning (completed prior to each session) with facilitated, peer discussion sessions focused on key themes and how to apply them in real workplaces. The course runs over six sessions, with sessions delivered online. Sessions are recorded and available via the Learning Management System (LMS), along with key point charts and workbooks.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Design an improvement program that is fit-for-purpose, not generic.

• Select an appropriate improvement methodology and build a deployment strategy that matches your environment.

• Build buy-in at all levels through detailed planning and stakeholder alignment.

• Apply clear activity types and steps to implement change initiatives in manageable stages.

• Measure and report the rate of change in a way that supports learning and momentum.

• Use improvement cycles to strengthen implementation over time.

• Embed change into workplace management systems so improvements are sustained.

Course content

Pre-work (self-paced)

• The fundamentals of different improvement methodologies.

Session 1 (60 mins): Method selection and deployment strategy

• Selecting the most suitable methodology

• Creating a practical deployment strategy for your organisation

Session 2 (45 mins): Gaining buy-in through planning

• Detailed planning to build support

• Gaining buy-in at all levels of the organisation

Session 3 (45 mins): Activity types and implementation steps

• Choosing the right activity types

• Practical steps to implement change initiatives

Session 4 (45 mins): Measuring and reporting the rate of change

• Establishing measures that matter

• Reporting progress to support learning and momentum

Session 5 (45 mins): Improvement cycles for implementation

• Using cycles to improve how change is implemented

• Learning from deployment and adjusting approach

Session 6 (45 mins): Embedding change into management systems

• Building capability development management systems

• Making change stick through workplace management routines

Session structure (each week)

• Theme-based facilitated discussion: theory → practical application → reflection on practice

• Peer-to-peer learning and a safe forum for questions and insights

• Recordings, key point charts and workbooks provided via LMS

This course includes

• Workshop via Zoom
• Access to Recordings and Resources via the LMS 
• Certificate of Completion

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for people who are responsible for implementing change and improving performance, including:

• Continuous improvement, operational excellence and Lean practitioners

• Leaders and managers at any level who need to implement change initiatives

• HR, capability and L&D leaders supporting organisational change

• Project leaders and functional managers deploying improvement programs

• Anyone who wants a practical, structured approach to building supporters for change and embedding improvements into daily management systems

Instructor

BARRY MCCARTHY

Barry McCarthy’s career highlights include Plant Manager and Continuous Improvement Manager at Goodman Fielder and his most recent position with Toyota. Barry has worked with the Manufacturing, Sales and Corporate Arms of Toyota in Australia. With a grounded engineering background Barry has also implemented continuous improvement in food processing, manufacturing, packaging, printing, and front of house food service and management. In addition to the practical experience Barry has completed a Master degree in Applied Positive Psychology, Graduate Diploma in Business, Diploma of Training and Assessment, Diploma in Competitive Systems and Practices. Interestingly Barry’s first degree was civil engineering.

Requirements

• No prior knowledge is required,

• Course built to be open to all levels

• Reach out to the facilitator if you need any assistance

Other registration information

The host site reserves the right to decline registrations from competing organisations.

You can become an AME member from $240.

This event may be cancelled by AME for any reason. AME is not responsible for incidental costs incurred by registrants.

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