E6S-188 Transformation IT - Global Automotive
In this episode number 188, we break the rules... Our guest shares his insights for a large legacy IT systems overhaul, how they rebounded from a failure, and what it took to be successful.
Read MoreE6S-187 Be Wary the Werewolf - 2017 Halloween Special
In this episode number 187, be wary the werewolf. Where is he? Who is he? Who is next?! Jacob and I refer to a game known as "Are You a Werewolf" as part of this year's Halloween special.
Read MoreE6S-097Bonus (Rebroadcast) 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-145RB (Rebroadcast) Bonus- 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-136RB (Rebroadcast) Halloween Bonus 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-186 Hiring a Black Belt - Job Postings- Part 3
this episode number 186, Jacob and I wrap up this part on our "Hiring a Black Belt" series by reviewing a third Black Belt job description. This one I think we liked.
Read MoreE6S-185 Hiring a Black Belt - Job Postings- Part 2
In 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 MoreE6S-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-183 Questions from Quora Answered- Part 2
In this episode number 183, Jacob and I continue with our answers to Lean Six Sigma questions from Quora.
Read MoreE6S-182 Questions from Quora Answered- Part 1
In this episode number 182, Jacob and I ease back into podcasting after a long break, answering some top Lean Six Sigma questions from Quora.
Read MoreE6S-065RB (Rebroadcast) In the eye of the Cash-holder Part 1B - Stable & Capable
In this episode number 65, “In the Eye of the Cash-holder” Part 1B, we continue our discussion of “stable & capable” processes with reference to customer or client expectations.
Read MoreE6S-064RB - (Rebroadcast) In the eye of the Cash-holder Part 1A- Stable & Capable
In this episode number 64, we introduce the concepts of stable and capable processes, and what they mean “In the Eye of the Cash-holder.” (That’s your customer.)
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-181 Careers in Reliability - Fred Schenkelberg
In this episode number 181, we speak with reliability expert, Fred Schenkelberg, and get his take on the day in the life of a reliability engineer.
Read MoreE6S-180 Circuit City Parable of Our Times
In this episode number 180, we blast to the past for a "Parable of our Times," in a retrospective on Circuit City.
Read MoreE6S-179 Agile Requirement Gathering - User Stories Part 2
In this episode number 179, we continue with part 2 of our "Agile Requirements Gathering - User Stories" series.
Read MoreE6S-178 Agile Requirement Gathering - User Stories Part 1
In this episode number 178, Jacob reviews the process of gathering design requirements within the agile framework in part 1 of this "User Stories" series.
Read MoreE6S-177 The Soft Costs of Rework - PF Online Article
In this episode number 177, we review another article, this time covering the "Soft Costs of Rework," paying particular attention to the coating and finishing industry.
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?"
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