Lean Six Sigma Bursts: E53: “Lean at Home” Course Module #4 – How to See the 8 Wastes
In this episode, I share the 4th module of the free “Lean at home” course, helping you learn about the 8 forms of waste, and how you can spot these …
Lean Six Sigma Bursts: E52: “Lean at Home” Course Module #3 – Collecting Data and Mapping the Process
In this episode, I share the 3rd module of the free “Lean at home” course, giving you ideas about what data to collect, and how to better understand your home …
Lean Six Sigma Bursts: E51: “Lean at Home” Course Module #2 – Selecting a Home Process to Improve
In this episode, I share the 2nd module of the free “Lean at home” course, giving you ideas about which process at home you could select for your improvement project. …
Lean Six Sigma Bursts: E50: “Lean at Home” Course – Introduction
In this episode, I share the introductory module of the free “Lean at home” course, explaining why I made this course, and why it’s a great starting point for anyone …
Lean Six Sigma Bursts: E49: Cross-Training Matrix for Identifying Skills Gaps in your Team
In this episode, I talk about a useful matrix that helps you identify cross-training and skill development opportunities with your team or in your organization. It’s called a cross-training matrix, …
Lean Six Sigma Bursts: E48: Training is not sufficient for a successful improvement program
In this episode, I rant about the lack of effort some organizations put into their process improvement programs, and then are surprised that it didn’t work, and want to blame …
Lean Six Sigma Bursts: E47: Book Review – The Lean Dentist
In this episode, I read the book review I wrote about the book, “The Lean Dentist.” It is based on the lean journey of Dr. Sami Bahri, DDS, who is …
Lean Six Sigma Bursts: E46: Gather data before defining a problem
In this episode, I talk about the importance of collecting data in the very beginning before you start an improvement project or initiative. The example I use is measuring how …
Lean Six Sigma Bursts — E45: The waste of not being proactive
In this episode, I talk about some other ways to identify waste and opportunity in your process and workday, specifically the tasks that you are not doing, but should be. …
Lean Six Sigma Bursts — E44: The waste of physical books that go unread
In this episode, I go on a little rant about books, and how I estimate there are a lot of unread books in people’s homes and offices. I’m considering a …