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Articles to help you learn more about Operational Excellence, Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Change Management, and Project Leadership
Maximizing the Team Leader Checklist
One useful managerial tool for helping empowered leaders analyze the effectiveness of their team and assess options for improving performance is the Team Leader Checklist. As an empowered team leader, leverage this tool to make sure that the team operates effectively
Prioritizing Customer Needs using a Kano Analysis – Video
Have you ever had a project that seemed to be pulling you in all different directions? This is often the case when you are working on a highly demanding project or with numerous customers and you soon realize that trying to meet every demand is impossible. This is...
Selecting Lean Six Sigma Projects
Everyone has had something they have neglected doing simply because it’s too hard, and Lean Six Sigma project selection is no different. Many Lean Six Sigma projects never get any traction and stall out because the process of selecting a project is too complex, which...
Using the SIPOC Diagram Technique for Project Scoping
If you are working in the area of process improvement, one of the most commonly used tools is a SIPOC Diagram. The acronym follows the work flow of Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs and Customers. A SIPOC Diagram is a simple tool that provides a high level overview...
Guide to the 8 wastes of Lean
What is waste? Any human activity which absorbs resources but creates NO VALUE – This is the direct translation of “Muda” the Japanese term for waste. Use of resources over and above what is actually required to produce the product or service as defined by the...
What is 5S?
What is 5S? 5S is a simple workplace organization method which is the basis of quality and productivity within an organization. The aim of 5S is to organize a company’s activities in order to increase productivity, reduce waste, and create cost-savings. Each “S” is...
Lean Is Not Just for Manufacturing – Lean for Service
Lean is not just for manufacturing. Many companies have excelled at reducing waste in their production processes yet their offices are filled with inefficiencies. The inefficiencies in the Lean office are the next big
What are the roles on a Lean Six Sigma project?
Champions / Executive Leadership Monitors the external and internal factors affecting the business Defines business strategy Communicates the plan for business success Champions Lean Six Sigma vision Establishes improvement priorities and targets Provides and aligns...
Are there Prerequisites for Lean Six Sigma Certification?
Some providers require you to start at a particular belt level and work your way up but there are some that allow you to start at any level. So does that mean that if you start at a higher
Which Lean Six Sigma belt should I choose?
When you are researching Lean Six Sigma training there are so many options; White, Green, Yellow, or Black. Understandably, the most common question is, which belt level is right for YOU?
What is Six Sigma?
Keeping it simple: Six Sigma is…“Solving problems with data to achieve results” Adding a little more complexity: Six Sigma was developed out of necessity as a very rigorous and disciplined approach for companies to improve products and services based on...
Bloom’s Taxonomy and Learning Objectives
Bloom’s Taxonomy is a classification of the different objectives that educators set for its students. It divides the objectives into 3 levels of learning: Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor.
Choosing the Right Lean Six Sigma Provider for YOU
Lean Six Sigma can benefit almost any business, but if you are looking to become certified, it is important that you select a training provider that fits your needs. The following questions
Is There a Governing Body for Lean Six Sigma Certification?
This is a very common question, and the simple answer is no, there is no governing body that oversees Lean Six Sigma Certification. This creates a wide array of certification programs
Interview with leading Six Sigma experts on evaluating Six Sigma training providers
https://www.isixsigma.com/training/e-learning-articles/online-training-due-diligence/#video
