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

Lotus Diagram Overview A lotus diagram is an analytical, organizational tool for breaking broad topics into components, which can then be further organized, analyzed or prioritized. It is a picture of the separate components of a topic. It provides a common understanding of the components of the topic.

What is a Lotus Diagram A visual of the components of a whole Organizational tool for: foster thinking, analyzing, prioritizing, categorizing

When? Teams or individuals need a process for organizing and prioritizing components of a larger whole Examine complex systems Organize thoughts Organize brainstorming around a theme or topic

Why? Defines the topic being studied Fosters thinking skills Organize ideas Identify relationships

Lotus Diagrams

Lotus in a Kindergarten Classroom

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.

PQ Systems Example

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

Quality Liaison Lotus Diagram PDSA – Action Research Continuous Improvement Classroom Communication Quality Tools/ Resource (s) Best Practices Staff Development Support Network

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

Leadership Team Leadership Team