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        Create an Early Win With MiniGames : Example                                                                                   Sample Scoreboard
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        1   Select the Objective: The targeted problem or opportunity.                                                                   7. Build a Scoreboard, and Establish a Huddle Rhythm
                                                                                  Listed below are samples of
                                                                                  objectives and themes
           Improving productivity through operator efficiency.                    for inspiration.                                       Simple and easy to understand, reviewed often.




                                                                                          OBJECTIVES
        2   Set the Improvement Goal: X to Y by when.
                                                                                  Improve Productivity Through
                                                                                       Operator Efficiency
           Go from 88% to 95% operator efficiency in 9 weeks.
                                                                                    Increase Business Literacy


                                                                                        Build Teamwork
        3   Estimate the Benefit: The potential impact/return.
                                                                                   Develop a Winning Attitude
          $28,500 in additional profit  if operator efficiency of 95% was
           maintained in nine weeks.  A potential annual improvement of            Improve Inventory Accuracy
           over $150,000.
                                                                                Maximize Employee Participation
                                                                                                                                      8   Decide on the Rewards, and Determine an Award Schedule: Motivating and memorable.
        4   Identify the Players: Who can impact the game?
                                                                                           THEMES                                      Cookout scheduled at four weeks
          Machine operators, supported by supervisors and management.                     Golf course                                  Group celebration at the amusement park at 9 weeks


                                                                                       Disco Dance Floor


        5   Determine the Time Frame: Long enough to                                    Whack-A-Mole                                  9   Play the Game: Plan promotions and appoint a score keeper.
              accomplish the goal/change behavior.
                                                                                       The Price is Right                              Promotions: June 9th (Launch Game) Huddle every Monday to update the scoreboard.
          Nine holes in 9 weeks                                                                                                        Matt and Gary = Scorekeepers
                                                                                       Hawaiian Volcano


                                                                                       Diffuse the Bomb
                                                                                                                                      10  Celebrate the Win: How and when will the win be celebrated?
        6   Create a Theme: Be creative!
                                                                                                                                        Rewards and recognition tied to a company picnic celebration at a local amusement park.  9 prizes will
          Golf course                                                                                                                   be raffled off, each commemorating weekly success during the MiniGame.  Rewards are directly tied

                                                                                                                                        to the behaviors that earned the rewards.


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