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What Einstein Taught Me About Lean Six Sigma

Table of contents What Einstein Taught Me About Lean Six Sigma? Hierarchy of improvements to a process Western Union Video (the Unimproved Process) How would you improve the process? What do the options look like in the real world? Option #1: (Do I want to add post-it...

Do we need a Continuous Improvement department?

Table of contentsThe transformative power of continuous improvement!What Is Continuous Improvement?Do we need a Continuous Improvement Department?Here is the response:Our experience has taught us…How to Structure a Continuous Improvement Program?What are your...

Why do we “Reinvent the Wheel” in Lean Six Sigma Projects?

Table of contents Why do we “Reinvent the Wheel” in Lean Six Sigma Projects? Seeing a “Red Flag” When little (or no) alignment exists A Major Step to align CI Initiative A Turn Key System for Alignment Related SSDSI Posts Why do we “Reinvent the Wheel” in...

What I Learned about Lean Visual Signals from the Waffle House

Table of Contents What I Learned About Lean Visual Signals from the Waffle House How Does the Cook Remember All Those Orders? Simplify, Innovate, Automate: The Lean Hierarchy in Action Challenge: Spot Lean Visual Signals in Everyday Life Related SSDSI Posts What I...

3 Key Traits of an Effective Lean Six Sigma Champion

Table of contents An effective Lean Six Sigma Deployment Champion has 3 distinct traits Leads by Metrics Acts as “the Bulldozer” for Deployment Is the “Cheerleader” What is the Key Input for a successful Deployment? What do you think? Related...

Can You Create a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt in a 5 Day Class?

Table of contents Absolutely not! “Do we get our Green Belt Certification after the Course?” What does it take to become a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt? Education Experience About three hours The keys to creating a successful Lean Six Sigma Green Belt What is...