Start Your Engines

When a plane engine sputters mid-flight, a seasoned pilot remains calm, adjusts controls, and keeps going. The same resilience applies to managers tasked with running the engines of a business—whether it’s sales, recruitment, or operations. But when these engines falter, how can managers make meaningful improvements while juggling day-to-day responsibilities?

Enter the Iterative Improvement Engine, a practical framework for making small, consistent changes that drive big results. This article walks you through a three-phase process—Engage, Accelerate, and Cruise—that empowers managers to lead change, involve their teams and create a sustainable system for success. Learn how to turn improvements into a source of energy for your team and organization, so you can keep moving forward—no matter the challenges ahead.

This article appeared in the July 2024 issue of Alaska Business.

https://digital.akbizmag.com/issue/july-2024/start-your-engines/

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