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

2. 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

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

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

8. Lotus in a Kindergarten Classroom

11. 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.

12. Example PQ Systems Example
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