Lean Six Sigma for Good Podcast — E079: Lessons Learned in Applying Improvement Methods to the Public Sector with John Corliss
In this podcast, I shared a presentation that I moderated at the 2020 IISE Annual…
Lean Six Sigma Bursts: E19: Typical Ground Rules for Your Next Lean Kaizen Blitz or Kaikaku Event
Ground rules are an important element of running a successful process improvement event (called Kaizen Blitz or Kaikaku events). In this podcast, I share a compiled list of rules that …
Lean Six Sigma for Good Podcast — E078: Importance of Leadership Systems for Improving Nonprofits and Government
In this podcast, I interview Daniel Edds, Lean Leadership consultant and author. We discuss his…
Lean Six Sigma Bursts: E18: Does Jon Taffer of “Bar Rescue” Practice Lean?
During some recent travel, my wife and I ended up watching multiple episodes of “Bar Rescue.” I’ve watched the show for many years, so I re-watched it with a new …
Lean Six Sigma Bursts: E17: Writing a Book in Small Batches with LeanPub
I discuss the Lean approach to writing a book, which is how I published my first 2.5 books. LeanPub.com allows you to write and publish your book for free and …
Lean Six Sigma Bursts: E16: Unique Internal Lean Six Sigma Certification Program
I discuss the internal Lean Six Sigma certification program I helped develop and implement at Rockwell Collins (now Collins Aerospace), and why I think it’s a good model for other …
Lean Six Sigma for Good Podcast — E077: Applying Lean Six Sigma to a Sustainable Business in Micronesia
In this podcast, I share a presentation I gave at the IISE Annual Virtual conference…
Lean Six Sigma Bursts: E15: Lean and Six Sigma Improvement Project Ideas by Industry
If you’ve struggled to decide what improvement project to work on at work or for a certification project, check out this list of project or event ideas that you could …
Lean Six Sigma Bursts: E14: How many wastes are there? And what are the 3 M’s?
I try to simplify some confusion about the 7 types of waste (or are there 14 types?), the 3 M’s, and explain simpler ways to think about opportunities in a …
Lean Six Sigma Bursts: E13: Need to Implement Continuous Improvement for certification? Start with Lean!
I finished writing an article about two sustainability certification programs that require continuous improvement, but don’t give guidance on how to do that. I explain why I think Lean is …