Abstract: A quality improvement system and associated methods are contemplated. The quality improvement system is configured to collect and route ideas from and between users of the system. The routing of ideas may be based on a user hierarchy that is adaptable and scalable to support any organization desiring to utilize the contemplated system. The system may also be configured to assist users in evaluating and implementing collected ideas and to report on the impact of any implemented ideas. To facilitate and encourage the submission of ideas a process of challenging employees to provide ideas may also be provided. The process may be used by management to solicit ideas from employees and may be an incentive-based process.