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Tired of watching continuous improvement efforts crash and burn?
So are we. “Why They Fail” dives headfirst into the brutal truth behind failed Lean Six Sigma deployments, exposing the myths, the mistakes, and the outright absurdities that plague organizations worldwide. Forget the sugar-coated success stories—we’re here to dissect the disasters, from executives who think training is optional to lone Green Belts drowning in unrealistic expectations. But it’s not all doom and gloom. We’ll also reveal the surprisingly simple key to unlocking sustainable success: ditching the quick fixes and building a rock-solid foundation. Buckle up, because this podcast is a no-holds-barred, reality check that will transform the way you think about continuous improvement.
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Meet Your Host
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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