Use PDCA to structure evidence-based go/no-go decisions for a new vocational program.
The opportunity A major employer wants a fast sterile processing launch, but the school has not proven instructor, equipment, site, or certification capacity. The decision is high-value and high-risk: a rushed launch can damage student trust and employer confidence. PDCA decision gates Plan the assumptions, Do the smallest test, Study the evidence, Act on the gate. Use the cycle to decide how much commitment the evidence supports. Shortcut Approve the full launch because demand is visible. Evidence-based launch decision Do not scale past what your evidence can support. 01 Plan 02 Do 03 Study 04 Now you try
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