E6S-201 Reducing Hospital Readmissions - Johanna Ficatier - Mayo Clinic

May 30, 2018 by Aaron Spearin in healthcare, lean six sigma, management, operations

In this episode number 201, we speak again with Johanna Ficatier from the Mayo Clinic about her work to reduce unnecessary hospital readmissions.

E6S-119 Netted Fishikawa - Cause and Effects Matrix

March 27, 2016 by Aaron Spearin in design, engineering, quality

In this episode number 119, Jacob and I roll out the Cause and Effects matrix in relation to the fishbone diagram. "Netted Fishikawa."

E6S-118 Ishikawa- Fishing for the Truth - Part 2

March 20, 2016 by Aaron Spearin in business, process, improvement, quality

In this episode number 118, Jacob and I both review some real "fishy" applications with part 2 of "Fishing for the truth" closing out our series on the fishbone or cause & effects diagram.

E6S-117 Ishikawa- Fishing for the Truth - Part 1

March 13, 2016 by Aaron Spearin in business, engineering, process, quality

In this episode number 117, Jacob and I go fishing, well, soft of. We're "Fishing for the Truth" with the Ishikawa diagram, more commonly known as the "Fishbone," We discuss its typical format and some alternative approaches.