Lotus Diagram Alignment Systems Thinking PDSA/Action Research Data-Driven Decisions & Measurement Continuous Improvement Quality Tools & Continuous Improvement Classroom Leadership Stakeholders & Customers Staff Development

The Continuous Improvement Classroom Ground rules created by students Classroom mission statements Classroom and student measurable goals Quality tools and PDSA used regularly The Continuous Improvement Classroom Classroom data centers Classroom meetings facilitated by students Student-led conferences Student data folders

Lotus Diagram When is it used? Examine complex systems Organize thoughts Organize brainstorming around a theme

Lotus Diagram Organizational tool for: Expanding thinking Analyzing Prioritizing Categorizing Planning

Lotus in a Kindergarten Classroom

The lotus was used to gather information for a research project The lotus was used to gather information for a research project. It was colored coded to differentiate between topics.

Example PQ Systems Example http://www.pqsystems.com/School_Line/2004/01/index.html Cedar Rapids Continuous Improvement Web Page