The Improvement cycle - PDSA/DMAIC

Pam Vecellio • June 18, 2026

The Improvement Cycle


Goal: To gain foundational improvement cycle understanding.


By: (agenda)


- The improvement cycle's origins; why it remains essential


- The cycle steps: PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) / DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control)


- Benefits of using the improvement cycle.



30 minutes education and 15 minutes Q/A discussion


See benefits achieved from using the improvement cycle.            Learn how to use the improvement cycle.