[Note: To download this poster, visit: https://www.oeconsulting.com.sg/training-presentations] One-Point Lessons stand as a cornerstone activity within an Autonomous Maintenance (AM) program, a vital component of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). These concise, self-study guides embody the spirit of continuous improvement on the shopfloor. At their core, One-Point Lessons are designed to transfer essential knowledge and skills among team members, enabling them to become autonomous problem-solvers and proactive contributors to operational excellence. However, common mistakes can hinder their effectiveness. Three key errors to avoid include: 1. Insufficient Clarity: Ensuring that the lesson's purpose and content are crystal clear is essential, as unclear lessons can lead to confusion among learners. 2. Information Overload: Overwhelming the audience with excessive data can dilute the lesson's impact and hinder effective learning. 3. Lack of Adaptability: Customizing lessons to address specific workplace needs is crucial. Using generic content without personalization reduces the relevance and effectiveness of the lesson. What Is a One-Point Lesson? A One-Point Lesson is a compact, 5-10 minute learning resource meticulously created by your very own team members. It focuses intensely on a single facet of equipment, machinery, or work processes. These lessons are crafted to offer clarity and simplicity, ensuring that every learner grasps the essential insights required to excel in their roles. Purposes of One-Point Lesson: One-Point Lessons serve three fundamental purposes within the context of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Autonomous Maintenance (AM) programs: - First, they are invaluable tools for sharpening equipment-related knowledge and skills among team members, bridging knowledge gaps, and ensuring that everyone possesses the essential know-how needed for daily production tasks. - Second, One-Point Lessons provide a means to efficiently communicate critical information when it is most needed, enabling proactive problem-solving and reducing downtime. - Finally, these lessons play a pivotal role in enhancing the overall performance of the entire team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and driving excellence on the shopfloor. The One-Point Lessons Poster include the following: 1. What is a One-Point Lesson? 2. Three Purposes of One-Point Lessons. 3. Three Categories of One-Point Lessons. 4. How to Prepare a One-Point Lesson. 5. Tips for Writing Effective Lessons.

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One-Point Lessons
What is a One-Point Lesson?
A 5-10 minute self-study on one equipment
aspect: structure, function, or inspection.
How to Prepare a One-Point Lesson
1. Present the theme and reason.
2. Ask questions, engage team to reflect on
theme.
3. Demonstrate with real objects when
possible.
4. Ask questions after presentation to ensure
understanding.
5. Repeat lessons if needed, track attendance
and action taken.
Three Purposes of One-Point Lessons
1. Sharpen equipment knowledge and skills.
2. Share important information quickly.
3. Improve team performance.
Three Categories of One-Point
Lessons
1. Basic knowledge: Fill knowledge gaps for
daily production.
2. Problem examples: Prevent issues by
sharing knowledge.
3. Improvement examples: Correct equipment
issues via specific projects.
Tips for Writing Effective Lessons
1. Choose a theme from a current workplace
problem.
2. Use visuals (drawings, photos) for clarity.
3. Adapt forms to specific needs if borrowing
from others.
4. Create problem examples promptly for fresh
learning.

2. © Operational Excellence Consulting. All rights reserved.
One-Point Lessons
What is a One-Point Lesson?
A 5-10 minute self-study on one equipment
aspect: structure, function, or inspection.
How to Prepare a One-Point Lesson
1. Present the theme and reason.
2. Ask questions, engage team to reflect on
theme.
3. Demonstrate with real objects when
possible.
4. Ask questions after presentation to ensure
understanding.
5. Repeat lessons if needed, track attendance
and action taken.
Three Purposes of One-Point Lessons
1. Sharpen equipment knowledge and skills.
2. Share important information quickly.
3. Improve team performance.
Three Categories of One-Point
Lessons
1. Basic knowledge: Fill knowledge gaps for
daily production.
2. Problem examples: Prevent issues by
sharing knowledge.
3. Improvement examples: Correct equipment
issues via specific projects.
Tips for Writing Effective Lessons
1. Choose a theme from a current workplace
problem.
2. Use visuals (drawings, photos) for clarity.
3. Adapt forms to specific needs if borrowing
from others.
4. Create problem examples promptly for fresh
learning.

3. © Operational Excellence Consulting. All rights reserved.
One-Point Lessons
What is a One-Point Lesson?
A one-point lesson is a 5- to 10-minute self-study lesson drawn by team
members and covering a single aspect of equipment or machine
structure, functioning, or method of inspection.
Three Purposes of One-Point Lessons
1. To help sharpen equipment related knowledge and skills and
communicate information about specific problems and
improvement.
2. To share important information easily when it is needed.
3. To improve the performance of the entire team.
Three Categories of One-Point Lessons
1. Basic knowledge lessons: Fill in knowledge gaps and ensure people
have knowledge needed for daily production.
2. Examples of problems: Communicate knowledge or skills needed
to prevent problems.
3. Examples of improvement: Tell how to prevent or correct
equipment abnormalities by detailing the approaches, actions, and
results of specific improvement projects.
How to Prepare a One-Point Lesson
1. Present Theme: Present the theme and explain the motivating
reason for writing up the lesson.
2. Engage Team: As you go through the lesson, ask questions of the
group, try to get team members to examine their own knowledge
and behavior relating to the theme.
3. Demonstrate: Don’t rely on only the one-point lesson sheet.
Demonstrate the lesson using the actual objects or parts involved
whenever possible.
4. Check Understanding: Ask people questions after the presentation
and follow up to make sure that everyone has understood.
5. Repeat as Needed: Repeat the lesson several times if necessary,
until you are sure that it has been linked to action. For each
presentation, keep track of the date and the people attending by
noting them on the form.
Tips for Writing Effective Lessons
1. Current Theme: Choose a theme based on a common problem the
workplace is currently facing.
2. Visualize: Don’t just describe the problem in words. Use drawings,
photographs, or cartoons so everyone can grasp what is important.
3. Adapt Forms: If you model your forms on those from other teams
or other workplaces, be sure to adapt them to your particular
needs.
4. Timely Teaching: For examples of problems, make up the lesson
immediately, after the problem has occurred and then teach it
while the issue is fresh in everyone’s minds.

4. © Operational Excellence Consulting. All rights reserved.
One-Point Lessons
What is a One-Point Lesson?
A one-point lesson is a 5- to 10-minute self-study lesson drawn by team
members and covering a single aspect of equipment or machine
structure, functioning, or method of inspection.
Three Purposes of One-Point Lessons
1. To help sharpen equipment related knowledge and skills and
communicate information about specific problems and
improvement.
2. To share important information easily when it is needed.
3. To improve the performance of the entire team.
Three Categories of One-Point Lessons
1. Basic knowledge lessons: Fill in knowledge gaps and ensure people
have knowledge needed for daily production.
2. Examples of problems: Communicate knowledge or skills needed
to prevent problems.
3. Examples of improvement: Tell how to prevent or correct
equipment abnormalities by detailing the approaches, actions, and
results of specific improvement projects.
How to Prepare a One-Point Lesson
1. Present Theme: Present the theme and explain the motivating
reason for writing up the lesson.
2. Engage Team: As you go through the lesson, ask questions of the
group, try to get team members to examine their own knowledge
and behavior relating to the theme.
3. Demonstrate: Don’t rely on only the one-point lesson sheet.
Demonstrate the lesson using the actual objects or parts involved
whenever possible.
4. Check Understanding: Ask people questions after the presentation
and follow up to make sure that everyone has understood.
5. Repeat as Needed: Repeat the lesson several times if necessary,
until you are sure that it has been linked to action. For each
presentation, keep track of the date and the people attending by
noting them on the form.
Tips for Writing Effecive Lessons
1. Current Theme: Choose a theme based on a common problem the
workplace is currently facing.
2. Visualize: Don’t just describe the problem in words. Use drawings,
photographs, or cartoons so everyone can grasp what is important.
3. Adapt Forms: If you model your forms on those from other teams
or other workplaces, be sure to adapt them to your particular
needs.
4. Timely Teaching: For examples of problems, make up the lesson
immediately, after the problem has occurred and then teach it
while the issue is fresh in everyone’s minds.

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