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 …
Lean Six Sigma Bursts — E43: 10 questions to find opportunities to apply Lean Six Sigma to your organization
I was asked a question about how to get started applying Lean and Six Sigma to a non-manufacturing business. I thought about some key questions I would want to ask, …
Lean Six Sigma Bursts — E42: Quick Summary of SPC and Control Charts
During a recent coaching call with a client, we discussed applicability of statistical process control (SPC) and control charts (also called process behavior charts) in their operations. I sent them …
Lean Six Sigma Bursts — E41: Q&A to discuss management’s role in leading and encouraging improvements
After conducting a Lean 101 webinar for Lean Portland, we had some excellent questions from the attendees, so I thought I share my answers. The first question was looking for …