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Challenging the status quo is a critical component of continuous improvement. It starts with recognizing that the way something has “always be done” may not be the best approach for the future, even if it made perfect sense for “x” years.

Here are three ways to challenge the status quo:

1. Invite different perspectives – ask others what they think
2. Ask more questions – try using “what if?” in your next meeting
3. Be ready to help the change – be open-minded to ideas

A continuous improvement mindset truly transforms a culture when it is embraced in a day-to-day basis. It requires intentional reflection and a willingness to adjust based on new information.

To achieve transformation, our future-state processes need to move beyond “lift and shift,” where we merely improve the automation of a transaction. As you’re examining processes, think about the future-state considerations below:

Navigating change, no matter how worthwhile it is, always includes some discomfort. In the current state of things, we have a measure of certainty. We know what to expect; we understand the steps in our processes, even if they aren’t the most effective.

When a triggering event occurs (not necessarily THE change itself, but something that indicates change is coming) it drops us into a period that feels chaotic. Unexpected and expected triggers both have this effect. Well-planned

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