What is the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle?
The Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle (PDCA) is a four-step quality control method used in many different industries to ensure that products or services meet the highest standards of quality. The steps in the PDCA cycle are:
Plan: Determine what needs to be done and how it will be done.
Do: Carry out the plan.
Check: Inspect the results to see if they meet the standards set in the plan.
Act: Take corrective action if necessary, and then continue with the next cycle.
The PDCA cycle can be used for any type of improvement, whether it is in manufacturing, service delivery, or any other process. It is a simple and effective way to ensure that quality is always improving.
When using the PDCA cycle, it is important to remember that each step must be carried out thoroughly in order for the cycle to be effective. Additionally, the cycle should be repeated as often as necessary to continue making improvements.
The PDCA cycle is also known as the Deming cycle or Shewhart cycle. It was first developed by W. Edwards Deming in the 1950s and later popularized by Walter A. Shewhart in the 1930s.
Why the PDCA cycle is the basis of every learning process:
The PDCA cycle is the basis of every learning process because it provides a structured and systematic approach to improvement. Additionally, the cycle is designed to be repeated as often as necessary in order to continue making progress.
And this is exactly how humans learn. Through reflection and experience. You have to constantly evaluate what you are doing if you want to get better. Make it a habit. Ask yourself: How could this be done in an easier way or in such a way that the result is improved?
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