Launching a 5S project seems simple enough, resources, explanations and examples are numerous, so why should a company hire a consultant?

To keep it short, check with this check-list:

 

You have:	What?	And of course you are or at least will be:
Objectives	Have a neat, tidy arranged workshop Rules about cleaning and order Results of 5S audits Communication area	In line with your management's requirements In line with the company strategy satisfait avec cela
Competencies in fiels:	5S (operationnal) pedagogy for adults work groups management projets management change management responses to objections in line with objectives et dead lines capitalisation and sharing of best practices	experienced credible charismatic leader in front of your managers, colleagues, floor shop
Time and availability to:	Start the projet "sell it" to stake holders Train participants coach pilot sessions duplicate further keep project alive beyond the 3 first months, beyond first pilot session	always available motivated, regardless to time spent and problems energy source for the whole work group
and...	you are able to evaluate costs and benefits you are able to deliver all messages you do not expose yourself in anyway by leading yourself such a project (in front of your hierarchy, colleagues, workers...) you have the right to make mistakes and learn from them	Convinced of the fact the 5S will open to "something else", bigger stakes capable to go beyond housekeeping

If you hesitate after reviewing this list, you probably understood the risks of failure of such "easy looking" project.