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A Closer Look at Kaizen
Kaizen is popular for its rapid problem-solving technique, often resolving issues in 5 days or less with proper preparation, participation, and tool application. While a
October 16, 2025
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Why Leadership Skills Matter in Project Management
While technical skills and industry knowledge are essential, it is leadership skills that truly set exceptional project managers apart from the rest. Effective leadership is
September 24, 2025
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Taking Lean Six Sigma Beyond Certification: Achieving Real Business Results
Earning a Lean Six Sigma certification, whether it is Yellow Belt, Green Belt, or Black Belt, is a significant achievement. It demonstrates a solid understanding
August 25, 2025
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Use the Rule of Thirds to Set Realistic Expectations for Lean Six Sigma Projects
In professional baseball, getting on base one-third of the time is considered a solid average. Nobody expects every hit to be a home run. Some
November 19, 2023
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Setting Up a Project Team for Success
Teamwork plays a vital role in the success of any organization. Specifically, being able to work as a team contributes to the success of Lean
November 19, 2023
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10 Improvement Opportunities for Lean Six Sigma
Organizations big and small, for profit and not, benefit from the continuous improvement tools and techniques of Lean Six Sigma. No matter the challenges an
November 19, 2023
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Choosing the Right Lean Six Sigma Provider for YOU
Lean Six Sigma can benefit almost any business, but if you are looking to become Lean Six Sigma certified, it is important that you select
November 19, 2023
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The Change Curve for Business
Beyond their initial hiring and eventual retirement, employees of prior generations faced little change in their work lives. In today’s global economy, however, employees face
November 19, 2023
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Guide to the 8 wastes of Lean
What is waste? Waste exists as two major categories: There are 8 basic categories of waste: The idea of 8 wastes is useful because it
November 19, 2023
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Operational Excellence vs. Continuous Improvement
In operations, the word improvement means different things to different people. Some define improvement as lower operating cost or reduced inventory while others describe it in terms
November 19, 2023