Maintaining an eye for product process improvement and the consistent awareness that we can change a process to improve that application applied to the lifecycle is the true measure of a mature organisation. Making sure that the changes are documented and supported is also a positive measure. Every organisation is aware of the need for change; it is the only thing we can be assured of that will continue to be a requirement in any company and for any individual. It is the common good that we often call 'growing' for any individual. However, making it a part of the overall company culture is another measure of maturity that cannot be ignored.

Chapter Contents:

• 4.1 Learning to manage change as a way of life
• 4.2 Developing an acceptance for change with adaptation and consideration
• 4.3 Creating an entrepreneurial environment
• 4.4 Company history and the need for change
• 4.5 Lean management as a means for change and improvement
• Questions for the reader
• References

Inspec keywords: management of change; organisational aspects; productivity

Other keywords: process change; organisation maturity; product vigilance; company culture; product process improvement; process lifecycle

Subjects: Production management; Organisational aspects; Management issues