The First 100 Days!

Understanding the business

•  Orientation:
  • Introductions to key team members, executives, and support staff.
  • Overview of the company's structure, mission, and values.
• Stakeholder Meetings:
  • One-on-one meetings with key stakeholders, including department heads and team members.
  • Open forums for employees to share insights and concerns. 

 Software Systems Familiarization:

• In-depth training on existing software systems.
• Meetings with IT to understand system capabilities and limitations.

 KPI and Financial Analysis:

• Detailed review of key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial reports.
• Discussions with the finance team to gain insights into the company's financial health.

Bottleneck Identification:

• Gemba walks and discussions with teams to identify bottlenecks in manufacturing, distribution, or warehousing processes.

Problem Identification:

• In-depth discussions with teams to understand ongoing challenges and issues.

•  Direction and Intentions:
  • Meetings with executives to understand the company's strategic direction and intentions.
  • Alignment of departmental goals with overall corporate strategy.
• SWOT Analysis:
  • Conduct a SWOT analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

 Goal Setting:

• Collaborative goal-setting sessions with team members to align departmental objectives.
• Develop a roadmap for achieving short-term and long-term goals.

•  Team Building:
  • Team-building activities to foster camaraderie and collaboration.
  • Open-door policy for team members to express concerns or suggestions.
• Regular Check-ins:
  • Establish regular check-in meetings with direct reports.
  • Encourage open communication and feedback.

• Initiate Quick Wins:
  • Identify and implement quick-win solutions to address immediate challenges.
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives:
  • Introduce lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Encourage employees to contribute ideas for process improvement.
• Employee Development:
  • Development sessions on possible new processes, if any, and continuous improvement practices.

•  Progress Review:
  • Review progress against established goals and KPIs.
  • Gather feedback from teams on the effectiveness of implemented changes.
• Adjustments and Refinement:
  • Make necessary adjustments to strategies and processes based on feedback and performance data.
  • Identify opportunities for further improvement and refinement.

•  Communication:
  • Maintain open and transparent communication with all levels of the organization.
  • Regularly update employees on the progress and changes.
• Adaptability:
  • Stay adaptable and be willing to adjust strategies based on emerging needs.
• Leadership Presence:
  • Demonstrate strong leadership presence through active engagement and visible support.

This plan aims to balance the need for understanding the business thoroughly with the imperative to initiate impactful changes and improvements. The discovery phase is crucial, but the focus will shift towards action and implementation in the subsequent weeks, setting the stage for sustained success.