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Government and the Cannsult Value Proposition 

Cannsult understands Government improvement

Cannsult, Inc consulting has worked with various Government entities in the US and Canada including Healthcare, Law Enforcement (local, state, and federal), Education, and Public Works. Continuous improvement in government entities leads to more efficient and effective service delivery, greater transparency, enhanced resource utilization, and increased stakeholder and employee satisfaction. By embracing a culture of continuous improvement, government agencies or entities can better fulfill their mission, drive positive change, and meet the evolving needs of society.

most significant challenges by government

Specific challenges differ by country and government entity, some of the most significant changes and trends affecting government entities are:

Political and Policy Challenges

Governments often face political pressure and the need to navigate complex policy issues. Balancing competing interests, managing public opinion, and implementing effective policies can be challenging, particularly in times of polarization and ideological divisions.

Economic Challenges

Governments need to address economic issues such as unemployment, inflation, economic inequality, and sustainable economic growth. Ensuring fiscal responsibility, managing public debt, and promoting investment and job creation are continual challenges.

Technological Advancements

Rapid technological advancements bring both opportunities and challenges for government entities. Adapting to new technologies, addressing cybersecurity threats, regulating emerging industries such as blockchain and AI, and bridging the digital divide are pressing concerns.

Social and Demographic Changes

Societal shifts, including demographic changes, urbanization, migration, and cultural diversity, present challenges for governments. Ensuring social cohesion, addressing social inequalities, providing adequate healthcare, education, and housing, and promoting inclusive policies become critical.

Environmental Sustainability

Governments face increasing pressure to address environmental challenges such as climate change, pollution, resource depletion, and biodiversity loss. Developing and implementing effective environmental policies, transitioning to renewable energy, and promoting sustainable development are key concerns.

Governance and Corruption

Maintaining transparency, accountability, and good governance are ongoing challenges for government entities. Tackling corruption, enhancing public trust, streamlining bureaucracy, and improving service delivery is essential for efficient and effective governance.

International Relations

Governments must navigate a complex global landscape, including geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, and international agreements. Building diplomatic relationships, negotiating treaties, and balancing national interests with global cooperation are key challenges.

Environmental Sustainability

Governments face increasing pressure to address environmental challenges such as climate change, pollution, resource depletion, and biodiversity loss. Developing and implementing effective environmental policies, transitioning to renewable energy, and promoting sustainable development are key concerns.

International Relations

Governments must navigate a complex global landscape, including geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, and international agreements. Building diplomatic relationships, negotiating treaties, and balancing national interests with global cooperation are key challenges.

How we work with you to improve your organization

01

Discovery and Planning

02

Prepare Leaders and Infrastructure

03

Implement Daily Problem-Solving

04

Root Cause Analysis Projects

Discovery and Planning

  • Understand the organization. (Type of Manufacturing, Customer/Market, Company History, Org Structure)
  • Understand your organizational goals.
  • Understand current challenges and risks facing your organization.
  • Meet the team and understand resource constraints.
  • Prepare a high-level plan including scope, timeline, resources required, and expected ROI.
  • Solidify Statement of Work.

Prepare Leaders and Infrastructure

  • Understand current infrastructure to support improvements. (if any)
  • Identify internal Continuous Improvement Lead(s).
  • Meet with each Departmental or Business Unit Leader. (in scope)
  • Perform an initial Assessment to identify opportunities and to be used as a baseline.
  • For each Department/Business Unit:
    •  Create a high-level process map.
    • Identify KPIs. (aligned with Organizational goals)
    • Establish Visual Performance Management. (A graphical representation of KPIs)
    • Perform a Gap/Opportunity Assessment.
  • Prioritize Gaps and Opportunities.
  • Provide training to leaders (Sponsors, Champions) who will be supporting the Improvement Teams. (2-day training)
  • Provide stakeholder training; a high-level overview of the method, tools, and terminology to ensure organizational alignment. (2-hour training)

Implement Daily Problem-Solving

  • Select initial areas of focus, Departments, Functions, or Work Areas. Which may include core functions, Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, Quality, etc. And/or support functions, HR, Technology, Finance/Accounting, Legal, etc.

  • Prioritize and scope based on impact on organizational goals, logical sequence, and resource availability.

  • Select initial daily problem-solving teams.

  • Provide training for daily problem-solving teams. (5-day training)

  • Implement Daily Problem-Solving and Visual Performance Management in each selected area.

  • Identify issues to be escalated; issues that require a higher skill level to resolve. (E.g. cross-functional issues, high complexity, high risk, high cost, etc.)

Root Cause Analysis Projects

  • With Departmental Leaders, prioritize escalated issues based on impact, logical sequence, and resource availability.

  • Select initial Root Cause Analysis (Green Belt) teams.

  • Provide Green Belt Training (Root Cause Analysis project training) for selected team members; Projects launched during training. (8-day training) 

  • Provide project direction and support throughout the project duration. (Estimate 3 to 4 months for each improvement project)

  • Provide direction and support through project closure.

  • Validate improvement results and calculate ROI.

 

cannsult improvement examples (quick version)

  • Reduced time to execute Modifications by 50%.
  • Increase accuracy and approval of Technical Panel Reports.
  • Increase the accuracy of the inventory database.
  • Decrease cycle time to internally post a vacancy and hire.
  • Decrease cycle time to Contract Modifications.
  • Provide timely access to critical data for Advocacy Groups.
  • Increase the accuracy of IT Change Requests.
  • Improve cycle time and accuracy of the Contract Review Process.
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Similarities between Government and other industries

When creating a culture of Continuous Improvement, in some ways, Government work is no different than any other industry in that the same high-level steps apply.

01
Discovery & Planning
Understanding the Organization's Goals and Current Scenario, White Belt training for the whole organization
02
Prepare Leaders & Infrastructur
Establish Steering Committee, Functional Leaders complete Blue Belt (Sponsor) Training, Create Functional high-level process maps and identify KPIs.
03
Implement Daily Problem-Solving
Prioritize and plan for functional daily problem-solving, frontline employees and supervisors complete Yellow Belt training.
04
Launch and Support Root Cause Analysis Projects
Team Leaders or selected participants complete Green Belt training.

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Testimonials

How our Customers React?​

Have a look at how Cannsult transform their Partners businesses and help them achieve their business Goals.

Riaan and Cannsult have been a phenomenal asset for our company. We have engaged them for several key initiatives and they have taken the opportunity to learn our entire business and help rebuild our processes from the ground up. Riaan and team have worked very hard and went above and beyond their scope of duties to deliver truly fantastic results. We are very thankful to be working together with Cannsult.

Nicholas Kovacevich

Entrepreneur and Executive

I enjoyed working with you on many improvement projects using the Lean approach. Your lead in keeping focused, making it simple and fun was natural. That got engagement from all in the project teams and delivered results in a timely manner.

Nigel Beeby

Process Engineer at MM Kembla

I met Riaan on a learning mission to Japan to study the Toyota Production System via the Honsha consulting group. I found Riaan to be a gregarious leader who was the perfect fit to lead a culture transformation. He has a deep understanding the philosophy and the tools of TPS. He has the passion for continuous improvement, but best of all he has the personality to provide confidence and a sense of humor to lead people to want to transform. Everyone enjoys being around Riaan.

Kyle Stavig

CEO @ North Coast Container

I first met Riaan in 1997 whilst studying Engineering together, where he was a driven and ambitious student. His hands-on industry experience has provided him with a solid foundation and ultimately set him up to work with some of the world’s most respected companies. Riaan’s constant search for improvement has been evident since his days as a student, and this passion has followed him through his various professional roles. His logical approach to life and work makes him a trusted advisor, whilst his experience and knowledge ensures that he will overcome any challenge laid down before him.

Eliza G.

Specialty Raw Materials and Ingredients for Personal Care

Riaan has proven his desire to learn and apply Lean. I had the privilege to spend a week with Riaan in Japan as part of the Honsha Japan Executive Development Mission. Riaan demonstrated the humility necessary to learn and contributed to the group with his key insights. It was a pleasure to spend time with him.

Darril Wilburn

Sr. Partner at Honsha.ORG

Clare is one of the most talented professionals I have had the pleasure of working with in my entire career. She is extremely intelligent and has a keen ability to asses organizational issues in a way that is comprehensive, aligned with strategy, and actionable. Her exceptional talents include, but are certainly not limited to, instructional design, training delivery, group facilitation, organizational opportunity assessment, improvement planning, and leadership development.

Greg Burns

President - Burns AssociatesPresident

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