What should you do if your targets are not achieved?

If the targets are not achieved, restarting the Assess phase is a critical step. This phase is integral to the Quality Driven Management (QDM) approach. It involves reviewing and analyzing the processes and outcomes to identify the underlying issues that prevented target achievement. By revisiting the Assess phase, you can collect relevant data, evaluate the effectiveness of strategies employed, and understand areas requiring improvement.

This step allows for a systematic reflection on the factors that contributed to the shortfall in performance. It may involve looking into the goals set, the methods used, and the overall approach to quality management. By reassessing the situation, you can refine strategies and set more realistic or adjusted targets that align more closely with achievable outcomes, ultimately leading towards continuous improvement.

This approach fosters a culture of learning and adaptability, which is essential for sustaining quality improvements over time. It is essential not to overlook missed targets; instead, addressing them systematically typically leads to better results in future iterations.