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Unlocking Maintenance Success

  • ansoim
  • May 14, 2024
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jul 2, 2024


Unlocking Maintenance Success, Change Management

Existing Maintenance Maturity


Before considering a new system, it's empowering to ensure compliance and utilization of existing processes and systems. This step is not only about avoiding unnecessary changes but also about gaining a clear understanding of the current state, which serves as a solid foundation for any future improvements. By doing so, you're taking control of the situation and setting yourself up for success.


It's like trying to install a turbocharger on a car that's missing three wheels. Before adding more horsepower, let's ensure we're not stuck in the slow lane due to missing essentials.



Effectiveness & Efficiency of Maintenance Solution


Don't jump to CAPA until you are very sure or at least have conducted a detailed RCA.


Rushing into CAPA without RCA is like trying to fix a leaky faucet by rearranging the kitchen cabinets. Sure, it might make you feel busy and productive, but unless you find the source of the drip, you're just rearranging the water damage!




Digital Maintenance Systems


Don't implement digital solutions unless you have a mature process in place.


It's like trying to install a rocket engine on a bicycle before figuring out how to handle it correctly. Sure, it might give you a boost, but without the proper handling, you're more likely to end up with a crash landing in the neighbour's cactus bed than a smooth ride to success.



Design for Paralysis


Don't design a very exhausting maintenance process to start with. The weak knees cannot bear the weight of a very muscular body. Hence, considering your current maturity and future plan, a continuous improvement plan is the best option.


Trying to start with an exhausting maintenance process is like signing up for a marathon when you've only just learned to walk. It's important to pace yourself and build up gradually. A continuous improvement plan is like starting with a gentle stroll and progressively increasing your speed as your muscles (and processes) become more muscular. Plus, it's much easier on the knees.





People's Maturity and Cultural Change are the key



Driving people maturity through cultural change



Action Cultural Change


  • Cultivating a culture of continuous improvement is not just a goal, but a source of inspiration and motivation. It engenders proactive identification of inefficiencies and fosters innovative problem-solving, driving perpetual evolution and refinement. Your contribution to this culture is invaluable and can inspire others to do the same.


  • Open communication and collaboration are imperative, facilitating cross-functional synergy and collective ownership over maintenance outcomes.


  • Furthermore, a culture of accountability incentives proactive engagement and fosters operational integrity.



Outcome People Maturity


  • The tenure and expertise of seasoned practitioners afford them a wealth of knowledge and proficiency. Their maturity is synonymous with refined problem-solving skills and judicious decision-making capabilities, which are instrumental in troubleshooting and resolution.


  • Mature professionals serve as mentors and leaders, guiding the professional growth of their peers and fostering a culture of continuous learning.


  • Maturity confers resilience and adaptability, enabling individuals to navigate challenges with equanimity and efficacy, thereby bolstering organizational resilience.

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