E6S-195 Kai-Zen and the Art of Everything Part 1 - Scientific Method

April 11, 2018 by Aaron Spearin in lean six sigma, leadership, improvement, business, career

In this episode number 195, "Kai-Zen and the Art of Everything - Part 1" I read passages from Robert Pirsig's iconic book, "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance," and elaborate on how his message applies in business and Lean Six Sigma.

E6S-011RB Project Metrics; Measure the right stuff (Rebroadcast)

June 18, 2017 by Aaron Spearin in business, lean six sigma, project management, operations

In this episode number 11 (Part 1 of 4), we unwrap the mystery of choosing project metrics. We focus on the dangers and pitfalls associated with choosing metrics, how a metric can look great while also hurting the company, and how important it is to monitor Consequential metrics along with the Primary project metric.

E6S-054 (Redroadcast E6S-009) Defining a project

December 28, 2014 by Aaron Spearin

In this episode number 54 ( a rebroadcast of episode 9), we discuss the basics of defining a project with good problem and objective statements.

E6S-010 Defining a Project - Part 2

February 09, 2014 by Aaron Spearin

In this episode number 10 (Part 2 of 2), we offer a simplified approach to problem and objective statements, and critique a number of real project definitions.