Test Resources List

A 10-point checklist to ensure your charter is ready for sponsor approval.

A guide on turning "fast service" into "under 2 minutes" metrics.

A list of 15 questions to ask during initial project discovery.

Step-by-step instructions on leading a group through a SIPOC build.

A visual tool to define what is and is not included in your project.

A simple matrix to identify "Project Killers" before you start.

A template for projects that span across multiple phases or teams.

A "mad-lib" style tool to write clear, data-driven problem statements.

A verification tool to ensure project goals meet SMART criteria.

A matrix defining who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed.

A structured spreadsheet to track manual data entries from the floor.

A quick-reference chart for determining statistically valid sample sizes.

A form for recording trials during a Measurement System Analysis (MSA).

A template to define exactly what a "defect" looks like for your project.

A structured way to take notes while observing a process in person.

A tool to measure the time from "Start" to "Finish" for a single unit.

A guide to categorizing steps as Value-Add, Non-Value Add, or Essential.

A 5-step check to ensure the data you are using is clean and accurate.

A simple tool to calculate the required pace of production to meet demand.

A layout tool to map physical movement and identify wasted motion.

A drill-down tool that includes space for "Counter-measures."

Printable cards for brainstorming (Man, Machine, Method, etc.).

A pre-formatted chart to identify the "Vital Few" causes.

A guide on how to read and create scatter plots for variable analysis.

A tracker to prove whether a suspected cause is actually the real cause.

A tool to find undocumented "workarounds" that hide process issues.

A logic-based tool to find where the process is getting choked.

A 1-10 reference scale for scoring FMEA severity and occurrence.

A quick reference for the 8 types of Lean waste.

A "this vs. that" tool to compare different shifts, machines, or sites.

A weighted scoring tool to pick the best improvement idea.

A mini-project plan for testing a solution on a small scale.

A list of common mistake-proofing examples to spark creativity.

A step-by-step guide to Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain.

A guide on how to use signs, lights, and color-coding for status.

Instructions for setting up a physical or digital pull system.

Steps for reducing changeover time between tasks or products.

A calculator to prove the ROI of a proposed solution.

A plan to help employees transition to the new way of working.

A place to draw what the "perfect" future state will look like.

A master document to track how the process will be monitored.

A "one-pager" version of an SOP for use at the workstation.

A tracker to ensure all employees are trained on the new process.

A "cheat sheet" to identify trends or "out of control" points.

A checklist and calendar for periodic checks on the new process.

A formal document to transfer responsibility back to the process owner.

A capture tool for what went well and what didn't during the project.

A 6-month tracker to ensure savings or improvements stay realized.

A template for displaying KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) visually.

A presentation template to show your results to leadership.