I’m delighted to announce that Effective RAG Trackers is now available on Amazon!

This book is for every manager who’s tired of chasing their team for updates and wants a better way to keep processes on track, especially when it is linked to on time delivery performance.

The Micromanagement Trap

Here’s a scenario you might recognize:

You want your team to take ownership and deliver results. But without constant check-ins, things slip. So you follow up more. You ask for updates. You check spreadsheets. And before you know it, you’re micromanaging—even though that’s the last thing you wanted to do.

There’s a better approach.

Visual Management That Drives Accountability

Effective RAG Trackers shows you how to implement a simple Red-Amber-Green system that gives you and your team crystal-clear visibility into process performance—without the need for constant oversight.

When everyone can see at a glance what’s working, what’s at risk, and what needs attention, accountability becomes built into the system. Not because you’re watching over shoulders, but because the status is visible to everyone.

What Makes This Book Practical

I’ve spent over 25 years working with businesses in manufacturing and construction, helping them improve operations without overwhelming their teams.

Effective RAG Trackers distills that experience into a straightforward guide you can implement immediately. No complex software. No months of training. Just practical frameworks and templates you can use this week.

The book covers:

  • What a RAG tracker really is (and how to distinguish effective trackers from documents that are simply colored red and green)
  • When and where to apply RAG for maximum impact across your business
  • Step-by-step implementation with quick-start templates and rollout strategies
  • How to embed RAG into daily routines so it becomes part of how your team naturally works

The Five Key Benefits

When you implement the strategies in this book, you’ll experience:

  1. Faster, more focused meetings – No more rambling status updates. RAG gives you visual clarity that drives decisions quickly.
  2. Improved team accountability – When status is visible to everyone, your team takes ownership without you having to chase them.
  3. Objective performance management – Remove guesswork and subjective opinions. RAG provides clear, visual indicators everyone can understand.
  4. Immediate visibility into problems – Catch issues before they become crises. Red and amber statuses flag problems early so you can take corrective action.
  5. Time savings – Streamlined processes and clearer communication mean you spend less time in meetings and more time on strategic work.

Who Will Benefit Most

This book is perfect for:

  • Production managers struggling to improve on-time delivery
  • Operations directors who need better visibility across multiple processes
  • Project managers juggling numerous initiatives and stakeholders
  • Business owners seeking systematic improvement without adding complexity
  • Anyone tired of micromanaging but unsure how else to maintain control

Start This Week

You don’t need to wait months to see results. With the practical guidance in Effective RAG Trackers, you can set up your first tracker this week and start experiencing tangible improvements immediately.

This isn’t about adding more work to your plate. It’s about simplifying your management approach so you can focus on leading instead of chasing.

Get Your Copy Today

Ready to stop micromanaging and start leading with clarity and confidence?

Get Effective RAG Trackers on Amazon now and transform how your team manages daily operations.

Simple. Visual. Effective.


Giles Johnston

Giles Johnston is a Chartered Engineer who consults with businesses to improve their on time delivery performance, ERP system performance and deploy Kaizen / Lean production methods. Giles is also the author of 'What Does Good Look Like?'.