Employee involvement process improvement checklist

In any organization, employee involvement is critical to the success of process improvement initiatives. A well-designed employee involvement process will ensure that employees are engaged and invested in the improvement process, and that their input is valued and used to drive results. The following checklist can be used to assess and improve the employee involvement process in your organization.

• (1) Define the problem or opportunity for improvement.

• (2) Identify the people who will be responsible for leading and implementing the initiative.

• (3) Communicate the initiative to employees and explain how it will improve their work lives.

• (4) Encourage employees to provide input into the initiative.