| Will this solution or the implementation of this plan improve the level of service to our customers? At the very least, will it maintain the current level of service? (If the answer is clearly a yes, then proceed to the next question. If the answer is no or not clearly a yes, stop and keep looking for a solution or a different plan.) | |
| Will this solution or the implementation of this plan improve the quality of life for our employees? At the very least, will it maintain the current level of the quality of life of our employees? (If the answer is clearly a yes, then proceed to the next question. If the answer is no or not clearly a yes, stop and keep looking for a solution or a different plan.) | |
| Will this solution or the implementation of this plan benefit the shareholders of the company and will it enhance the return on their investment within a reasonable period of time? At the very least, will it maintain the current return on their investment? (If the answer is clearly a yes, then proceed to the next question. If the answer is no or not clearly a yes, stop and keep looking for a solution or a different plan.) | |
| And finally, if the details of this solution or plan were printed on the front page of your local Sunday newspaper, would you be proud to have your Mom or Dad or spouse or children or siblings read it? (If the answer is clearly a yes, then send your plan or idea or solution up the line for implementation planning. If the answer is no or not clearly a yes, stop and keep looking for a solution or a different plan.) |