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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 MoreIn 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 Morethis episode number 186, Jacob and I wrap up this part on our "Hiring a Black Belt" series by reviewing a third Black Belt job description. This one I think we liked.
Read MoreIn this episode number 185, Jacob and I continue reviewing another open Black Belt job description, and giving our two cents. Are they asking for the right things?
Read MoreIn this episode number 184, Jacob and I review some open Black Belt job descriptions to see if they're really looking for the right qualifications in a candidate
Read MoreIn this episode number 183, Jacob and I continue with our answers to Lean Six Sigma questions from Quora.
Read MoreIn this episode number 182, Jacob and I ease back into podcasting after a long break, answering some top Lean Six Sigma questions from Quora.
Read MoreIn this episode number 65, “In the Eye of the Cash-holder” Part 1B, we continue our discussion of “stable & capable” processes with reference to customer or client expectations.
Read MoreIn this episode number 64, we introduce the concepts of stable and capable processes, and what they mean “In the Eye of the Cash-holder.” (That’s your customer.)
Read MoreIn this episode number 20, Part 4 of 4 of the Financial Benefits Series, LAYOFFS: if you must you must. We discuss alternative ways to protect operations and your improvement programs from the damage and disruptions that come with the “Classic” Layoff.
Read MoreIn this episode number 181, we speak with reliability expert, Fred Schenkelberg, and get his take on the day in the life of a reliability engineer.
Read MoreIn this episode number 180, we blast to the past for a "Parable of our Times," in a retrospective on Circuit City.
Read MoreIn this episode number 179, we continue with part 2 of our "Agile Requirements Gathering - User Stories" series.
Read MoreIn this episode number 178, Jacob reviews the process of gathering design requirements within the agile framework in part 1 of this "User Stories" series.
Read MoreIn this episode number 177, we review another article, this time covering the "Soft Costs of Rework," paying particular attention to the coating and finishing industry.
Read MoreIn this episode number 176, we ask, "Are You Climbing Up?" and discuss salary trends in the Lean Six Sigma field as well as a review of Aaron's own salary history, adjusted for cost of living. Spoiler - I wasn't always climbing up.
Read MoreIn this episode number 175, we debate the recommendations from an ASQ Quality Progress article, "What Comes After the Low-Hanging Fruit?"
Read MoreIn this episode number 14 (Part 4 of 4), we wrap up our “Measure the Right Stuff” project metrics series with Project Goal Setting: the 70% rule of thumb.
Read MoreIn this episode number 13 (Part 3 of 4), we reveal the path to choosing leading metrics for projects over the more common lagging business metrics. We illustrate two tools that can be used to scope down to more leading metrics for your projects.
Read MoreIn this episode number 12 (Part 2 of 4), we unwrap the mystery of choosing project metrics. We uncover the hidden waste within common business metrics, from yield to defects, and the challenges with introducing more accurate Six Sigma metrics.
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