Process Confirmation

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About This Podcast Episode: Catching Drift Before It Becomes a Gap

Even the best-designed processes can drift over time, but Process Confirmation stops small deviations from becoming major gaps.

In this episode, PMI Senior Consultant Damion Albinson explains why Process Confirmation isn’t about auditing but understanding how work really happens. He explores how this approach helps leaders stay connected to operational reality, using the insights to strengthen performance and build capability at every level.

From frontline operators to leaders managing improvement systems, Damion shares practical examples of how you can use Process Confirmation to uncover variation, validate standards, and drive Continuous Improvement in a structured, positive way.

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Episode Highlights: Process Confirmation

Join Damion and Susannah in the studio as they explore Process Confirmation: Catching Drift Before It Becomes a Gap. You’ll hear about:

  • Defining process confirmation and its role in Continuous Improvement
  • How process confirmation validates work beyond simple audits
  • Leaders’ responsibility to go to Gemba and confirm processes
  • Practicing process confirmation with visual tracking and status indicators
  • Operator self-confirmation and everyday analogies
  • The importance of clear standards and continuous review

 

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