Comp Adv

IDEA Brief for Riordan Manufacturing

PURPOSE Author: Date:

What are you trying to do and why?

INVESTIGATE

Current State:

Facts, issues, intelligence, symptoms, relevant observations, and data. Goal is to describe and define the depth and breadth of the current "as is" situation using graphics and visual presentation if possible.

Problem:

Succinct statement that frames the problem, gap, challenge, or opportunity based on current reality.

Cause:

Diagnosis of the problem, gap, challenge, opportunity. Why does it exist?

DESIGN

Future State:

Picture of the ideal as it relates to the theme and outcome of the investigation. What does perfection look like?

Best Solution:

Short list of ideas, solutions, options, and countermeasures to achieve the future state. Highlevel description of the best solution.

EXECUTE

Key Goals:

Specific success indicators, goals, objectives, measures, and expected outcomes.

Implementation:

Overview of key steps in a rapid pilot plan

Expected Impact:

Effect on system, structure, stakeholders, and measurable benefits to customers.

ADJUST

Reflection:

Feedback on what worked, what didn't work, and why or why not; implications and recommendations based on new insights gained, new questions to pursuer and consider.