The Olympics happen every few years. You watch the athletes perform and marvel at their power, endurance, and finesse. How do they do it? With very few exceptions, they start early in life and set long-range goals. Their parents and coaches develop a plan, which often includes proper nutrition, physical and mental training, and competition. Their coaches analyze their performance in competitions and revise their training plans when necessary to improve performance. They repeat this step again and again until they reach the big goal of standing on the podium at the medal ceremony. Think about that. They made a plan, executed it, checked their progress, and improved incrementally. Sound familiar? Explain how you can you use the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) methodology to accomplish a long-range goal you have set for yourself (e.g., completing your degree, finding a new job, losing weight). What did you see that would benefit you from this methodology?
During Unit I, we are going to introduce some fundamental concepts that are vital building blocks to understand the material presented in future units. This unit we will work to identify and recognize key tenets common to ESH management systems standards. We will also discuss and present both benefits and/or challenges to implementation of an integrated management … Read more
