ABSTRACT
This chapter learns about selecting filters (criteria) at an organization level, allocating a weight percentage to each filter, and creating operational definitions for the chosen filters. It also learns how to prioritize projects using these filters. Another important Lean term that finds varied usage is the Japanese word "Kaizen"—some definitions translate it as "change for the better," while others loosely relate it to "Continuous Improvement". Teams across the organization are provided an option to either use the same weight percentage as assigned to the filters at the organizational level or use them as a guideline, in which case teams customize weights to make them relevant to their respective work area. Once the filters and weights are agreed upon, the team lists all their project ideas in the project prioritization template. All projects were completely aligned to the organization's Health Report Card and impacted the big dot measures of the organization.
