🧠 PCI Institute™ Body of Knowledge (BOK)

A structured knowledge base for Predictive Continuous Improvement professionals

I. Foundational Principles

1. History & Evolution of Continuous Improvement

• From Kaizen and Lean to Six Sigma and CI
• The shift to Predictive CI (PCI)

2. The Case for Change

• Limits of traditional methods
• Market volatility, AI disruption, and the need for predictive insights

3. The PCI Philosophy

II. Core Frameworks

1. AIMEDS™ Methodology

• Align: Strategy, stakeholders, and success criteria
• Imagine: Innovation and ideation through signals
• Model: Prioritization, scenario planning, AI alignment
• Embed: Integration into workflows and governance
• Drive: Change leadership and momentum
• Scale: Institutionalization, licensing, and expansion

2. AI-6X™ Strategic Lens

• Human + AI Integration
• 6X Lenses: Customer, Operational, Financial, Strategic, Innovation, Capability

3. Signalemetry™

III. PCI Tools & Techniques

1. Readiness Assessment (RA)

2. Business Alignment Framework (BAF)

3. Opportunity Prioritization Matrix (OPM)

4. SignalX™ Prompt Engineering Tools

5. GVO/GEO Optimization (GPT & Search Visibility)

6. CFDI (Continuous Feedback Data Integration)

7. RIN Scorecard (Readiness-Impact-Navigation)

8. SignalOps™, SignalPurchaser™, SignalCloser™, etc.

IV. PCI Leadership & Change

1. Predictive Leadership Principles

2. Change Acceleration in AI-driven environments

3. Culture of Data Curiosity & Adoption

4. Overcoming Organizational Resistance

5. Coaching & Train-the-Trainer Models

V. Certification & Governance

1. PCI Institute Certification Pathways

• PCI Certified Practitioner
• PCI Strategic Leader
• PCI AI Integration Specialist

2. Accreditation Standards

3. Ethics and Responsible AI Use in CI

4. Governance Models and Audit Criteria

VI. Application & Use Cases

1. Manufacturing (Textiles, Automotive, Electronics)

2. Distribution & Supply Chain

3. Healthcare & Life Sciences

4. Professional Services & Consulting

5. Government & Education

6. Startups & Innovation Teams

VII. Resources & Ongoing Learning

1. PCI Institute Learning Portal

2. Case Studies & Playbooks

3. Partner Spotlights & Benchmark Reports

4. Certification Maintenance (CEUs)

5. PCI Book Series & Research Publications