Why are KPIs important in Lean Six Sigma?

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What happens when companies have the wrong targets (or KPIs) or worse, no targets?   My team and I am are invited to many companies to help “revive” Lean and/or Six Sigma. It’s easy to see where these companies have failed to sustain past continuous improvement...

Why Do We Need a Lean Six Sigma Project Hopper?

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Why do we need a Lean Six Sigma Project Hopper? We (the Management) already know what the problems are! Let me ask you a question … Who is going to make more of an impact on identifying problems to improve and increase the company’s bottom line? The Leadership (who...

Why Lean Six Sigma Deployments Crash & Burn!

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Why Lean Six Sigma Deployments Fail!   When I was 18, I bought a 1967 Ford Mustang with a 302 Motor. The motor needed to be rebuilt which was an expensive problem for an 18-year-old. I thought to myself “how hard can it be? It’s just metal parts and gaskets.” I...

When the Green Belt becomes Leadership’s New Toy

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When the Green Belt Becomes Leadership’s New Toy   I remember when I was a kid getting a cool new toy for Christmas. It was called a Big Trak, a robot that looked like a lunar vehicle. Everyone had a Big Trak! I was excited to rip open the packaging and play with...

It is a Myth that CI’s Role is to Improve Processes!

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It is a Myth that CI’s Role is to Improve Processes!   One of the worst ways a company can fail in their Continuous Improvement Efforts is to promote the Myth that “CI’s role is to Improve Processes.” I hope I got your attention with that statement. First, let me...

When You Expect the Plumber to Build your House

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Expecting the New Green / Black Belt to Deploy Lean Six Sigma in your Organization is like Expecting the Plumber to Build your House If you were building a house, would you ask your plumber to build it? In most cases, the answer would be “no” (unless he is...