What You'll Learn Inside
The Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle is a structured method for continuous improvement and problem-solving. It begins with "Plan," where the problem is defined. Here you will learn to set objectives, propose countermeasures, develop a hypothesis, and formulate a test plan.
In "Do," the plan is executed on a small scale, with data collection and observation documentation. This controlled testing phase gathers relevant information for analysis.
"Study" involves examining the results, comparing them to hypotheses, and determining the change's effectiveness, identifying any unexpected outcomes.
Finally, "Act" decides the next steps: adopting successful changes, adapting and testing again if needed, or abandoning ineffective changes. Successful changes are standardized and potentially scaled up.