Monitor and plan improvements

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
  • 1 minute to read
  • Monitor and plan improvements using the Continual Improvement Workbench that displays improvements in progress, under review, and in the backlog to help you plan your sprint.

    Before you begin

    Role required: sn_cim.improvement_manager, sn_cim.improvement_coordinator

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to Continual Improvement > Workbench.
      For more information, see Continual Improvement Workbench.
    2. In the Overview tab, review improvements in progress and select a tile to view more details.
      Color-coded alert banners highlight improvements that require attention.
    3. Optional: Customize fields shown in workbench lists from Workbench Review.
      1. In the Improvement Register, select the List Controls menu icon .
      2. Navigate to List Controls > View > Workbench Review to customize the fields.
        Note:
        Only fields visible in the Workbench Review are shown in the workbench Overview tab.
    4. Optional: In the Planning tab, customize fields shown in workbench lists to build the contents of your current sprint according to capacity.
      1. In the Improvement Register, select the List Controls menu icon .
      2. Navigate to List Controls > View > Workbench Planning to customize the fields.
      3. Drag and drop items from the Backlog list to the Work in Progress list.
      4. Filter data by Priority, Benefits, Effort Estimate, and CIM Coordinator to focus on certain groups of improvements.
        Note:
        The filters are dynamic and show only the fields visible in the Workbench Planning view.
      5. Select the Configuration menu icon to toggle the Filter menu and customize the columns shown in the Planning tab.
        Note:
        Only the fields visible in the Improvement Register or Workbench Planning view are shown in the workbench planning section.