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QI snapshot: Developing QI Showcase
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Improvement Name: Developing QI Showcase
Date: February 2024
Deep Dive:
Across the trust there are lots of examples of continuous quality improvements, however they're often not well communicated or shared widely. We'd like to implement a way of sharing and showcasing QI examples identified, developed and designed by our staff, to allow us to learn and evolve together and to develop an empowering culture of QI and innovation.
Problem:
Silo working hampers quality improvement by obstructing collaboration, hindering communication, and slowing innovation implementation. Effective collaboration is vital for successful quality improvements, and silo working poses a significant barrier.
Goal:
Foster a collaborative culture for collective knowledge, learning from quality improvement experiences. Cultivate a community that breaks down barriers, emphasising co-development and collaboration. Enhance productivity, motivation, and morale by inspiring and celebrating success while valuing and recognising team members.
Design:
The QI Showcase was designed by using the Think QI methodology, incorporating various tools for a comprehensive approach.
The 5W and 1H tools ensured a thorough exploration of the Who, What, Where, When, Why and How aspects of being able to showcase QI Trust wide.
A SWOT analysis gave us insight into the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats of our idea.
The problem vs solution framework facilitated a clear understanding of the challenges faced and the innovative solutions we wanted to implement.
Deliver:
The QI Showcase was delivered through a strategic process that began with a well-crafted pitch for detailing our ideas and securing approval for the initiative. We meticulously planned the launch, conducting a successful pilot in January 2024. Now we aim to roll out showcases bi-monthly, leveraging insights gained from the initial run.
Our strategic communications plan included the development of screensavers, posters, articles, and MSTeams backgrounds to effectively disseminate information. Invitations were extended to all members of the trust, ensuring broad engagement and awareness of the ongoing showcase series.
Results:
Following the implementation of the first QI Showcase, our results are:
- 3 Presentations shared trust wide - showcasing Quality Improvements made
- Over 120 attendees across the trust in attendance
- Snapshots and recordings for each presentation have been developed for those unable to attend and are available on trust websites for future reference
- Increased knowledge in Think QI Tools being used to support change
- Recognition for work undertaken and a boost in morale
- Agreement to host future QI Showcases due to the success of the launch.
Evolve
Review feedback from QI Showcase launch and check recommended improvements. Reach out to more teams or individuals to get a greater spread on service area initiatives.
Lessons learnt:
Meet with presenters prior to the showcase to run through slides, ensure they are within time constraints and answer any queries. Try and get a wider spread of presentations so they are not all from the same or similar services.
You can find more information about the Improvement and Transformation team and their QI snapshot below.
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Last reviewed:
1 March, 2025