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
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Diagnosing Phase
- Appraise and characterize current practice
- Develop recommendations and document phase results
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Establishing Phase
- Set strategy and priorities
- Establish process; action teams and plan actions
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Acting Phase
- Plan, execute and track installation
- Plan and execute pilots
- Define processes and measures
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Leveraging Phase
- Document and analyze lessons
- Revise organizational approach
Return to Figure 1: IDEAL Model