E6S-091 If the Tools Ruled! - Part 2
In this episode number 91 we continue with Part 2 of "If Tools Ruled," revealing our own favorite and least Lean Six Sigma tools.
Read MoreE6S-063 Zombie Proj-ocalypse
In this episode number 63, What moves slow, smells bad, and people run away from it screaming.. The Zombie Project. Where y=Zombie^(x), beware the Zombie Proj-ocalypse.
Read MoreE6S-054 (Redroadcast E6S-009) Defining a project
In this episode number 54 ( a rebroadcast of episode 9), we discuss the basics of defining a project with good problem and objective statements.
Read MoreE6S-051 LSS Holiday Blues
In this episode number 51, our first E6S-Methods Holiday Special, “Beware the Lean Six Sigma Project Holiday Blues.”
Read MoreE6S-041 WBS in LSS Part 3 - Wicked Bite-Sized
In this episode number 41, make your projects Wicked Bite Sized. We conclude our discussion on the Work Breakdown Structure with specific tips to improve execution of your Lean Six Sigma projects.
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E6S-040 WBS with Ricardo Vargas (content lost)
You can find out more about the great work Ricardo does at http://www.ricardo-vargas.com/ Be sure to checkout Ricardo’s “5-minute PM podcast” on iTunes.
Read MoreE6S-039 Work Breakdown Structure - Bite-sized Chunks Part 1
In this episode number 39 we introduce a classic project management tool, the Work Break Down Structure, and how it can benefit Lean Six Sigma projects. Here we go.
Read MoreE6S-035 Blended DMAIC Smoothie
In this episode number 35 we discuss ditching the serialized DMAIC model for a more efficient and effective of D-M-A-I-C, blended model, with overlapping phases. Here we go.
Read MoreE6S-032 Meeting Between the Lines - Actions Between Meetings
In this episode number 32, “Meeting Between the Lines,” we give specific advice to Project Managers to keep projects moving forward consistently between team meeting and discuss the best days of the week to hold team meetings. Here we go.
Read MoreE6S-031 Project Meeting Delegation: When you can’t, ensure someone can.
In this episode number 31 we discuss team meeting delegation. When you can’t, ensure someone can. We cover the preparation necessary to ensure the project progresses even in your absence.
Read MoreE6S-030: Burning Platform: Light it. Sell it. Jump In!
In this episode number 30 we discuss the burning platform, as compelling story to get early project momentum: Light it. Sell it. Jump In! We also show an example of how to convert a boring problem statement into a compelling, meaningful story.
Read MoreE6S-027 Building a Project Team
In this episode number 27: Building a Project Team, we review the healthy characteristics for a productive cross-functional team. Diverse Experience Builds Strong Teams.
Read MoreE6S-023 Don't Skimp the Charter
In this episode number 23: “Don’t Skimp the Charter!” we discuss the importance and contents of a good project charter that authorizes the Black Belt to push for change.
Read MoreE6S-015 Project Scoping – Define your Scope, Create a Consensus
In this episode number 15 we review common tools to create a consensus and determine your project scope.
Read MoreE6S-011 Project Metrics- Part 1- Measure the right stuff
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.
Read MoreE6S-010 Defining a Project - Part 2
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.
Read MoreE6S-009 Defining a Project - Part 1
In this episode number 9 (Part 1 of 2), we discuss the basics of defining a project with the Problem and Objective statements. We review the basic anatomy of Problem and Objective statements, and discuss the advantages of having a well defined problem.
Read MoreE6S-008 Running a Team Meeting
In this episode number 8, we discuss the how to facilitate a project team or project selection committee meeting. We discuss what to look for in group dynamics, and when to change direction.
Read MoreE6S-006 Project Prioritization & Selection Tools- Part 1
In this episode number 6, (Part 1 of 2), we discuss how to use common prioritization tools for project selection. We start of with the Affinity Diagram and the Cause & Effects matrix.
Read MoreE6S-005 Project or Just Do It - Part 2
In this episode number 5, we continue our discussion over the difference between a DMAIC project and a Just-do-it.
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