IDEAL Model

The diagram illustrates the phases and key activities of each phase of the IDEAL Model starting with the Initiating Phase and ending with the Leveraging Phase.

• Initiating Phase
  • Stimulus for improvement
  • Set content and establish sponsorship
  • Establish improvement infrastructure
• Diagnosing Phase
  • Appraise and characterize current practice
  • Develop recommendations and document phase results
• Establishing Phase
  • Set strategy and priorities
  • Establish process; action teams and plan actions
• Acting Phase
  • Plan, execute and track installation
  • Plan and execute pilots
  • Define processes and measures
• Leveraging Phase
  • Document and analyze lessons
  • Revise organizational approach

Return to Figure 1: IDEAL Model