The steps
- Set up a continuous improvement register (spreadsheet is fine)
- Log every complaint trend, incident learning, audit observation
- Assign each item an owner and deadline
- Review monthly in a team meeting
- Close items with evidence (policy update, training session)
- Report quarterly to leadership
- Show the register at audit
Common mistakes to avoid
- Empty register at audit
- Items logged but never closed
- Treating CI as compliance theatre rather than real improvement