E6S-172 DiSC over DMAIC - Part 2
In this episode number 172, "DiSC over DMAIC" Part 2, we continue our discussion on the DiSC personality types, and when to leverage the strengths of each dimension throughout the DMAIC phases of a project.
Read MoreE6S-171 DiSC over DMAIC - Part 1
In this episode number 171, "DiSC over DMAIC," we review the basics of the DiSC personality types, and discuss when you should be "someone else" for the sake of your project.
Read MoreE6S-169 Virtual Meetings BB-Basics - Part 1
In this episode number 169, "Virtual Meeting BB-Basics" Part 1, we discuss the basics to running a successful virtual meeting.
Read MoreE6S-164 "Sweet 16 Debate" Part 1 - 16 Smart Tips for Successful Black Belts - iSixSigma Magazine 2009
In this episode number 164, we debate yet another iSixSigma article from Aaron's hoarded archives, 16 Smart Tips for Successful Black Belts.
Read MoreE6S-163 Think Opposite with Alison Donaghey - Domino Thinking
In this episode number 163, we speak with speaker, author, and successful business owner, Alison Donaghey, about her message and new book, Think Opposite: Using the Domino Effect to Change Your Business, Change the World.
Read MoreE6S-157 Simple Measures of Lean Six Sigma Maturity - NEQC 2016
In this episode number 157, we present the Lean Six Sigma Employee Engagement Survey and demonstrate how to measure program maturity.
Read MoreE6S-156 Balancing Black Belt Project Portfolios - iSixSigma article
In this episode number 156, we clean house a bit with a review of an old iSixSigma article called, " Black Belts Should Create Balanced Project Portfolios," by William Rushing.
Read MoreE6S-097Bonus Zombie Proj-ocalypse Remastered - Happy Halloween!
This bonus release is a rebroadcast of episode 63 on Zombie Projects, remastered in honor of Halloween. Happy Halloween to all our listeners! Beware the Zombie Projects....
Read MoreE6S-145 Projects of the Night Taking to Flight - Halloween 2016
In this episode number 145, we interrupt our regularly scheduled program for this Halloween special about those project management vampires - Projects of the Night Taking to Flight.
Read MoreE6S-136 Jonny B. Ermuda - A Tale of a Project Lost
In this episode number 136, please enjoy an excerpt from my "coming soon" book, "Is Lean Six Sigma Right for Me?" with a story about Jonny B. Ermuda in a "Tale of a Project Lost."
Read MoreE6S-132 Crux of Failure- Planning and Facilitation - FMEA 10*10*10 Part 4B
In this episode number 132, we conclude our "The Crux of Failure" discussion with FMEA10*10*10 part 4B.
Read MoreE6S-129 It's Not Easy Being Green in 5S - 10 Tips How With Brion Hurley
In this episode number 129, we welcome back Brion Hurley to speak about how he sees a 5S event from the environmental side. It's not easy being green.
Read MoreE6S-017 (Rebroadcast) Management Action: Converting Soft into Hard Benefits - Financial Benefits Part 2
In this rebroadcast of episode number 17 we discuss tactics for managers to convert soft benefits into hard cash. We introduce the Soft Savings “Bank Account” and the E6S 10:1 rule.
Read MoreE6S-015 (Rebroadcast) Project Scoping – ***Define your Scope, Create a Consensus***
In this rebroadcast of episode 15, Jacob and I review project scoping and the use of several tools.
Read MoreE6S-121 Five and Dime Six Sigma - Part 2 - Lazy Debate Over iSixSigma Article
In this episode number 121, Jacob and I continue with our commentary of the second 5 of the "10 Criteria to Use for Evaluating Six Sigma Projects," as written by Thomas Bertels and Arne Buthmann on iSixSigma.
Read MoreE6S-022 (Rebroadcast) It Takes a Village Part 2- Champion and LSS Community
In this rebroadcast of episode number 22, part 2 of “It Takes A Village,” we continue our discussion of the Lean Six Sigma village with advice on closing out any gaps in your programs.
Read MoreE6S-008 (Rebroadcast) Running a Team Meeting
In this rebroadcast of episode number 8, Jacob and I discuss how to run a team meeting. We give recommendations for effective facilitation of a team, how to get the most out of your meeting and what you can do to avoid meeting derailment.
I hate rebroadcasts, so I apologize. I fell ill this week and don't have the energy put together a new episode. Please enjoy this "oldie," if you haven't already heard it. For the rest, we'll be back next week.
Read MoreE6S-099 Semper Gumby-Vic Wilson's Kinder, Gentler Engineer
In this episode number 99 we interview Vic Wilson from Sentara Healthcare on the benefits of be in a flexible and kinder, gentler engineer, practitioner or project manager. Semper Gumby. Vic also drops that she has three Senior Engineer openings in Virginia Beach right now, early November 2015. Hurry up. Going fast.
Read MoreE6S-093 Lean Six Sigma for Sustainability and the Environment; Interview with Brion Hurley - Part 2
In this episode number 93 we continue our discussion with Brion Hurley, a Lean SIx Sigma practitioner and speaker, who offers insights into the Lean Six Sigma applications in Sustainability and Environmental programs. Check out Brion's work at www.LeanSixSigmaEnvironment.org.
Read MoreE6S-092 Lean Six Sigma for Sustainability and the Environment; Interview with Brion Hurley - Part 1
In this episode number 92 we speak with Lean Six SIgma practitioner and speaker, Brion Hurley, who offers insights into the Lean Six Sigma applications in Sustainability and Environmental programs. Check out Brion's work at www.LeanSixSigmaEnvironment.org.
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