Every company faces challenges. The key is not only to recognize these problems but also to address them in a structured and systematic way. This is exactly where the Open Challenge List (OCL) in kyro comes into play. It provides you with a clear and effective tool to immediately record identified problems, determine their root cause, define corrective actions, and track progress. Whether it’s a minor process deviation or a major structural issue, kyro ensures that no challenge goes unnoticed or unsolved.
How Does the Open Challenge List Support You?
1. Capturing Problems Effortlessly: As soon as you identify a problem in your process, you can record it in the OCL. During Value Stream Mapping (VSM), problems are even automatically transferred to the OCL – saving time and effort. Additionally, issues raised during idea management, daily huddles, or brainstorming sessions can be logged directly in the OCL. This approach encourages accountability, as any employee can easily capture problems without hassle.
2. Prioritizing Issues and Staying Focused: The OCL helps you maintain an overview by allowing you to prioritize problems based on urgency and impact. This ensures that the most critical challenges are tackled first, preventing value-adding activities from being hindered by unresolved issues.
3. A3 Analysis and the PDCA Cycle: Every problem in kyro can be analyzed and resolved using an integrated digital A3 Report and Root Cause Problem Solving (RCPS). The entire PDCA cycle (Plan, Do, Check, Act) is available to structure the problem-solving process, ensuring that the right actions are taken, reviewed, and sustained for long-term improvements.
Additionally, kyro provides an integrated Gantt chart to help plan larger implementations with milestones. You can also upload supporting attachments to facilitate execution.
4. Clear Responsibilities and Team Collaboration: kyro enables you to assign clear responsibilities when implementing corrective actions. Tasks can be delegated to team members, ensuring that everyone knows who is responsible for which action. This enhances efficiency, ensures transparency, and improves communication within the team. kyro automatically sends email reminders to team members regarding their open tasks and deadlines. The Kanban-style display provides a clear overview of the current status of assigned tasks.
5. Always Keep Progress in Sight: With kyro, you always have full visibility over your problem-resolution progress. You can easily track which issues have been resolved, which measures are still pending, and where adjustments may be necessary. This ensures control over the process and continuous process improvement.
The OCL Offers More Than Just Problem Identification
The Open Challenge List in kyro is more than just a tool for recording issues. It helps you resolve problems systematically and sustainably. The integrated A3 Report provides a clear, structured approach to problem-solving.
Whether you’re eliminating bottlenecks in processes or tackling larger challenges, kyro supports you in defining actions, assigning responsibilities, and achieving real, long-term improvements.
