Principle 14: reflection and continuous learning

Learning objectives

• Explain the purpose of principle 14: reflection and continuous learning in garment operations.
• Describe when and how to apply principle 14: reflection and continuous learning on the shop floor.
• Identify common mistakes and how to avoid them.

Core idea

Reflection compares intent, process and outcome honestly, captures learning and changes standards/system behavior.

Method

Create psychological safety; use evidence; identify success and failure; assign changes; verify adoption. Avoid blame or ceremonial lessons-learned files.

Garment-factory example

After a style launch or quality escape, review what happened, why, response effectiveness and transferable lessons.

Method

1. Create psychological safety;
2. use evidence;
3. identify success and failure;
4. assign changes;
5. verify adoption

Common mistakes

• Avoid blame or ceremonial lessons-learned files