Performance improvement. Part 2 Available to Purchase

The series of articles focuses on the need to ignore the many acronym‐based initiatives and programmes that tend to drive business performance. The author recommends that people must play a critical role in any performance improvement initiative people working in an effective team environment and with senior management visible involvement. A tool, Cost of Quality, is described in some detail. Utilizing people and Cost of Quality can reduce cost and change an organisation’s culture. Part 2 provides a framework for use of Cost of Quality, suggesting that it can help reduce costs and increase margins.