The Top Ten Ways to Be Successful with RAM-GPS Uptime® Elements Reliability Framework and Asset Management System Assessments

by Terrence O'Hanlon, Reliability Leader with support from Ed Stanek and Sunil Kamerkar, Asset Analytix

Reliabilityweb and Asset Analytix are pleased to announce the release of the cloud based RAM-GPS Uptime® Elements Reliability Framework and Asset Management System Assessment Tool, a simple to use tool to help organizations everywhere achieve reliability and advance asset management through focused changes in culture, processes and technology.

We work with customers across the globe to help them create more effective work habits, reduce their risk of downtime, avoid waste and foster engaged and empowered cross-functional reliability cultures in the process.

We believe the best way to support people to achieve reliability and advance asset management is to develop products that make the journey more effective and enjoyable.

Currently RAM-GPS is only available to Reliability Leadership Institute Community of Practice and Certified Reliability Leaders (CRL). Soon it will be available to a wider audience.

1) Create and Communicate a Positive Aim

Aim is the combined reason for the assessments and the destination or outcomes set for the team.

2) The Best Way To Persuade is to Listen

Do not TELL your team why you are implementing RAM GPS Uptime Elements Reliability Framework and Asset Management System Assessments, ask them why they think you should and what the pros and cons are for doing so. Reliability Leaders use authentic listening, a technique designed to leave the person speaking with the feeling that the listener got an exact copy of what they were saying. This assures better engagement from the start and may broaden and deepen your own reasons why!

Check in with stakeholders often with new inquiries often like:

Why focus on Reliability?

What is your role in Reliability?

Where do you think Reliability comes from?

3) Create a transparent and safe environment around RAM GPS Uptime Elements Reliability Framework and Asset Management System Assessments

Make a visible and accountable commitment to ensure that RAM GPS Uptime Elements Reliability Framework and Asset Management System Assessments are designed to discover opportunities, not to assign blame. Positively acknowledge those who uncover or reveal gaps - which are really opportunities. Reward integrity and authenticity.

4) Create a deep understanding of of who and what is required to complete RAM GPS Uptime Elements Reliability Framework and Asset Management System Assessments

RAM GPS Uptime Elements Reliability Framework and Asset Management System Assessments are not all about data however, supporting data can ensure more accurate responses and create less stress and distraction if real time searches for information and data are taking place during the dedicated assessment period.

5) Ensure Stakeholders are Available

RAM GPS Uptime Elements Reliability Framework and Asset Management System Assessments are cross-functional so making sure key team members and contractors from Maintenance, Operations, Reliability, Sustainability, Safety, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, Human Resources, and Top Management understand the importance of blocking the date and time and then showing up.

6. Listen to the Stakeholders

No consultant or subject matter expert knows your operation better than your own Stakeholders. It is demoralizing to the Frontline workforce, Supervisors and Managers to see Top Management valuing outsiders over insiders.

Hold as many private and public meetings to ensure all inputs about the RAM GPS Uptime Elements Reliability Framework and Asset Management System Assessment outcomes are gathered with no restriction and no blame.

Your best short term, midterm and longterm action suggestions will come from your own team with a bonus of instant buy-in and engagement.

Do not emphasize "Best Practices".

Emphasize progress.

7) Ensure Input Review Opportunities

Provide ample opportunity to update information that may have been supplied incorrectly due to being misinterpreted, misunderstood or simple because it was mistaken. Thorough review prior to close out is a critical success factor. It is important that the process be considered fair by those being assessed.

8. Take Action

Only action changes things.  Take immediate action on opportunities to begin creating the habit of advancing Reliability and Asset Management. Prioritizing short, mid and long term actions based on impact, ease and cost.

9. Review Progress

Review progress as often as your team is able. Opening cross-functional communication is one of the opportunities from RAM GPS Uptime Elements Reliability Framework and Asset Management System Assessments

10. Repeat 

The logistics for RAM GPS Uptime Elements Reliability Framework and Asset Management System Assessments are quick and easy, and designed to be repeated every quarter. The outcomes will provide a clear view of the available opportunities and the progress. Provide clarity of how you interpret the results and celebrate every achievement on the journey, regardless of how small.

What you reward repeats.

Send a note to crm@reliabilityweb.com if you want to learn more about working with RAM-GPS Uptime Elements Reliability Framework and Asset Management System Assessments