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Maximizing the Team Leader Checklist
Empowerment is the process of enabling or authorizing an individual to think, behave, take action, control work, and make decisions autonomously. This is a very
November 19, 2023
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System Factors for Managing Resistance to Change
There’s nothing worse: You’ve implemented an improvement and it is running into resistance. This unwillingness to adopt the new way (resistance to change) is like
November 19, 2023
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Using Process Maps and Value Stream Maps
I am often asked about the difference between value stream maps and process maps. Which is better? Which one should I use? Your project may
November 19, 2023
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Lean vs Agile
When teaching our Lean Professional class, I am often asked, “How is Lean different from Agile?” Lean and Agile are both operational excellence methodologies, and they
November 19, 2023
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Lean Six Sigma Blended Learning—Getting the Most Out of Your Training Investment
Many of the potential clients I meet have the same dilemma; they need to get more of their team equipped with Lean Six Sigma training
November 19, 2023
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Maximizing the SIPOC for your Lean Six Sigma Projects
The SIPOC is one of the most valuable tools in the Operational Excellence toolbox. It typically can be completed in less than an hour and
November 19, 2023
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So Much Data, So Little Time: Revisiting DMAIC Methodology
As a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, the measure phase can be full of potential data. How does the DMAIC methodology help us skim through
November 19, 2023
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Weed Out Waste with Lean Process Analysis
Lean Process Analysis is an essential tool for rooting out waste in Lean Six Sigma, Lean, and Kaizen events and process improvement projects. Whether you work in manufacturing or service,
November 19, 2023
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Agile and Project Management
With the popularity of Agile Project Management, there is growing confusion about what that exactly means. Is Agile an approach? A method? A practice? A
November 19, 2023
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Common Agile Tools and Techniques
An Agile approach to project management aims for early, measurable ROI through iterative delivery of product increments that involves the customer throughout the product development
November 19, 2023