E6S-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-022 It Takes a Village- LSS Champion & Community - Part 2
In 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.
Read MoreE6S-021 It Takes a Village- LSS Champion & Community - Part 1
In this 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 MoreE6S-020 Layoffs if you must- Financial Benefits & Metrics part 4
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-019 Benefits Valuation Strategy - Financial Benefits Part 3B
In this episode number 19, Part 3B if the Financial Benefits Series, we illustrate how to have a critical eye for financial benefits by scrutinizing real project examples and financial claims, plus a call to action to be proactively critical with your own claims.
Read MoreE6S-018 Benefits Valuation Strategy - Financial Benefits Part 3A
In this episode number 18 Part 3A of the Financial Benefits Series, we walk through how to create a Financial Benefits Measurement and Valuation Strategy and tips to proactively defend your claims.
Read MoreE6S-017 Management Action: Converting Soft Benefits - Financial Benefits & Metrics - Part 2
In this 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-016 Language of Your Leaders -Financial Benefits & Metrics- Part 1
In this episode number 16 we introduce the “language of your leaders” with regards to the financial benefits leadership expects from a Lean Six Sigma deployment. We touch on some key differences between hard, soft and cash flow savings.
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-014 Project Metrics Part 4- Goal Setting- Measure the Right Stuff
In this episode number 14 (Part 4 of 4), we wrap up our “Measure the Right Stuff” project metrics series with Project Goal Setting: the 70% rule of thumb.
Read MoreE6S-013 Project Metrics Part 3 - Lag or Lead-Measure the right stuff
In this episode number 13 (Part 3 of 4), we reveal the path to choosing leading metrics for projects over the more common lagging business metrics. We illustrate two tools that can be used to scope down to more leading metrics for your projects.
Read MoreE6S-012 Project Metrics Part 2 -Yield to Defects- Measure the right stuff
In this episode number 12 (Part 2 of 4), we unwrap the mystery of choosing project metrics. We uncover the hidden waste within common business metrics, from yield to defects, and the challenges with introducing more accurate Six Sigma metrics.
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-007 Project Prioritization & Selection Tools- Part 2
In this episode number 7, (Part 2 of 2), we finish our discussion on how to use some common prioritization tools for project selection. We conclude with the tools of Multi-voting, Forced Ranking, Pugh Matrix, and Benefit vs. Effort Analysis.
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.
Read MoreE6S-004 Project or Just Do It - Part 1
In this episode number 4, we discuss the difference between a DMAIC project and a Just-do-it. We go through how they can be different, why true DMAIC projects are often difficult to select, and the ups and downs of this situation, and what it means for business.
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