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How to Update & Refine Box Plots in Six Sigma?
Box plots, also known as box-and-whisker plots, represent the cornerstone of statistical analysis within Six Sigma projects. These graphical tools let you easily visually compare variation between the data sets evaluated and serve multiple purposes throughout the...
Minitab Integration with Six Sigma Tools and Software
Minitab is designed specifically for the needs of Six Sigma professionals, providing a simple, effective way to input statistical data, manipulate that data, identify trends and patterns, and then extrapolate answers to the problem at hand. This foundation makes it...
Contingency Planning
What is a contingency plan? Simply put, it's a detailed roadmap that outlines specific actions your organization will take when facing particular risks or emergency situations. Unlike general business strategies, contingency plans focus specifically on "what if"...
How to Design a Six Sigma Performance Dashboard Aligned with Strategic Goals?
Creating an effective Six Sigma performance dashboard requires more than just displaying colorful charts and metrics. The most successful dashboards transform complex process data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making across your organization....
How do you decide whether to use Six Sigma or Lean for a Process Improvement Project?
Organizations worldwide face mounting pressure to optimize their operations while delivering exceptional value to customers. When process improvement initiatives become critical, two methodologies consistently rise to the forefront: Six Sigma and Lean. However,...
ADKAR Change Model
The ADKAR model represents a goal-oriented change management framework that focuses on individual transitions to drive organizational success. This proven methodology breaks down change into five sequential building blocks, each representing a milestone that...
Meet The Author
Kevin Clay, MBB
Kevin is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and President of Six Sigma Development Solutions, Inc. Moreover, Kevin has spent over 25 years in the trenches of process improvement and Six Sigma implementation. He’s seen everything from amazing successes to total disasters. As a Master Black Belt and executive consultant, he’s helped companies across all industries transform how they work.
What makes Kevin different isn’t his impressive resume. It’s his core belief that our biggest failures teach us the most valuable lessons. Through authentic conversations and real stories, he creates a space where professionals can learn from others’ mistakes without having to make them all themselves.
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