One of my favorite quotes goes like this: "However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results."**

Assessment and program evaluation require that we look at the results of our assessments. However, stopping there would be futile. We must also follow through and act on the results. We must plan strategies to improve based on those results. That's the purpose of data-driven decision processes. It's okay, however, to say that nothing needs to be changed.  In either case we need to assess again at regular intervals. Assessment is an on-going process. So, whether our strategy is to take some action or to leave things as they are, we must not forget to "occasionally look at the results."


** Sir Winston Churchill: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/w/winstonchu135256.html#lJJqBJcpK16IK91o.99

For many, continuous improvement, assessment, program review, Six Sigma, or whatever you call it, can be a bit overwhelming. So, I wanted to bring something a little more digestible. I wanted to deliver some good information in small sips! We still get to the same place - a full cup of continuous improvement activities - but one little sip at a time.

Why Sip or CIP? Well CIP stands for Continuous Improvement Plan. It's that simple. When we talk about CIP we say sip! So, a new metaphor is called for. In the future , this is where my efforts will be, bringing continuous improvement to you one sip at a time. Enjoy!