The objective of the Action Mapping initiative is to identify wasteful workplace processes and practices and to provide a foundation for progressive business improvement training.
The Action Mapping process uses time-lapse cameras that are mounted in multiple workplace locations to capture actual workplace activity, preferably over a period of days. The recorded action is jointly analysed and evaluated by the client and Efficiency Works using the ‘TIM WOODS’ method of identifying waste (i.e. Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Over processing, Defects and Skills/Safety).
The analysis provides real-time insights into workplace activity and processes, helping staff understand and recognise waste in their own operation and identifying opportunities to improve workplace performance, culture and safety.
The initiative is governed by a written project Covenant which ensures that the ‘Action Mapping’ is conducted in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect, with the recorded footage and analysis only used for continuous improvement activities and not under any circumstances, used for counselling, performance management or discipline.
Our services are based on experiential learning where staff learn by doing, a philosophy that is taken into all of our training programs, workshops and business improvement engagements. Our consultant will utilise a collaborative approach that engages with staff, challenges thinking, transfers knowledge, builds capabilities and ensures buy-in.
This builds the organisation’s skills and capability throughout the project, and providing them with the confidence required to continue unassisted.
Our consultant will ensure that the project delivers workable, practical and sustainable solutions that when implemented will provide tangible improvements to process performance and workspace layout, and will provide a platform for further improvements. We will propose a timeframe that accommodates the organisation’s ‘business as usual’ activities.
Efficiency Works and the organisation’s workplace team identify the target area(s) for examination and where to position the video cameras. The project covenant is developed and communicated to staff in writing and in person by the leadership team.
The video cameras are installed and tested for optimum positioning and staff are advised when recording will commence and over what period of time. After the first session is completed (usually a half day), the sample is review and if required, cameras are repositioned and video recording is completed over the
remaining sessions.
At the conclusion of the sessions the camera data is downloaded and processed to produce the final video and our consultant undertakes an initial independent analysis using the ‘TIMWOODS’ framework, identifying key points and producing ‘Motion’ and ‘Transportation’ spaghetti diagrams. The completed observational analysis, statistics and diagrams are used to produce a report.
The final video is presented to the management team and is followed by a facilitated discussion around their initial observations, with comments guided by the signed Covenant. Our consultant presents the analysis and report and after further discussion, the group identifies improvement opportunities and develops a prioritised action plan. These steps are repeated shop by shop floor personnel and the outcomes are aggregated to produce a final action plan for approval.
Our consultant will work with management and staff to commence implementation of the action plan helping staff convert ‘what needs to change’ into ‘how the change can be achieved’, and if required Efficiency Works would be available to review progress and continue to support the improvement process.
The Action Mapping Improvement Initiative will deliver the following outcomes for participants and the organisation:
With the Project Team:
On the completion of the workshop each participant will be award with a certificate of achievement, in outlining the values of Action Mapping.
Additionally, each participant will walk away with:
Action Mapping can be applied to any workplaces and processes where physical movement occurs. This may include:
Efficiency Works engage with professional facilitators that can deliver coaching, certified / non-certified training programs, team building, change management and leadership development services throughout all forms of business from the executive leadership team, senior managers, coordinators / team leaders and employees including contractors and volunteers where appropriate. Efficiency Works facilitators have a vast range of expertise from industry knowledge, practical application to formal qualifications with-in Training and Assessing.
Action Mapping – Workplace Improvement Initiative workshop will deliver the following outcomes & benefits for the organisation:
Efficiency Works facilitators utilise a collaborative approach that quickly engages with participants, challenges thinking, transfers knowledge and builds skills. The facilitator utilises a combination of theory, learning exercises, visual aids, and group discussion to ensure that participants are fully engaged through-out the workshops and training programs.
Action Mapping – Workplace Improvement Initiative workshop will deliver the following outcomes & benefits for the organisation:
This is a non accredited program.
As a non-accredited program this course has no assessment requirements. The course contains a number of activities designed to reinforce the key skills and knowledge outcomes.
All of our trainers and assessors have extensive and current industry experience and qualifications that meet the national requirements for VET trainers.
For any program related queries, please email customer support at admin@efficiencyworks.com.au
