E6S-184 Hiring a Black Belt - Job Postings- Part 1
In 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 MoreE6S-020RB (Rebroadcast) Layoffs, If You Must- Financial Benefits & Metrics (Part 5ish)
In 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 MoreE6S-176 Are you Climbing Up? LSS Salary Trends
In 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 MoreE6S-175 What Comes After the Low-Hanging Fruit? - QP Article
In this episode number 175, we debate the recommendations from an ASQ Quality Progress article, "What Comes After the Low-Hanging Fruit?"
Read MoreE6S-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.
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