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In this episode number 196, "Kai-Zen and the Art of Everything Part 2- Journey Through Gumption," I read more passages from Robert Pirsig's iconic book, "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance," and elaborate on how these same messages apply in business and, more specifically, Lean Six Sigma.
Read MoreIn this episode number 189, we review and article by David Niles about "Securing a Seat at the Top for Six Sigma." Is it a basic need, or just nice to have?
Read MoreIn this episode number 51, our first E6S-Methods Holiday Special, “Beware the Lean Six Sigma Project Holiday Blues.”
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 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 175, we debate the recommendations from an ASQ Quality Progress article, "What Comes After the Low-Hanging Fruit?"
Read MoreIn this episode number 168, we discuss the idea of employing a "Know-Nothing Black Belt" through our commentary on yet another 2009 iSixSigma article from Aaron's information hoard.
Read MoreIn this episode number 165, we continue our "Sweet 16" debate over the 2009 iSixSigma article, 16 Smart Tips for Successful Black Belts.
Read MoreIn this episode number 164, we debate yet another iSixSigma article from Aaron's hoarded archives, 16 Smart Tips for Successful Black Belts.
Read MoreIn this episode number 158, we insert ourselves back into project schedule planning with "Near PERTfection," and compare several methods of task duration estimation.
Read MoreIn 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 MoreIn 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 MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIn this rebroadcast of episode number 21 “It Takes A Village,” we introduce the integral community comprising a Lean Six Sigma program, and give advice for what you can do if a role is not being fulfilled.
Read MoreIn this episode number 120, Jacob and I share our opinions over first 5 of the "10 Criteria to Use for Evaluating Six Sigma Projects," as written by Thomas Bertels and Arne Buthmann on iSixSigma. Everyone has their opinions.... Jacob and I have no shortage either.
Read MoreIn this episode number 98 we give an overview of the common project management tool, the network diagram. Pay attention, it's on the exam. Know your float before you crash.
Read MoreIn this episode number 84, we give an overview of the process of project risk planning. "Failing to Secure Risks, Risks Securing Failure"
Read MoreIn 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 MoreIn this episode number 51, our first E6S-Methods Holiday Special, “Beware the Lean Six Sigma Project Holiday Blues.”
Read MoreIn this episode number 22, Part 2 of “It Takes A Village,” we discuss the impacts of having gaps in your Lean Six Sigma community and specific ways you can maintain program health and pick up the slack in each area.
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