When Your Best Operator Deviates from the Work Instruction

Imran Khan, Ph.D. · · Blog · 1 min read

When Your Best Operator Deviates from the Work Instruction

Your best operator is not following the work instruction.

The operator has developed a different method that consistently produces better results.

The output conforms, but the approved process is not being followed.
What should the organization address first: the operator’s deviation or the documented production control?

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By Imran Khan, Ph.D.. Originally published 12 Sept 2026 on LinkedIn. Republished on Vexido with the original visuals.

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