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Co-Authored by Diana Martinez, Ph.D. and Alberto Yáñez-Moreno, Ph.D. Although Lean and Six Sigma originated in manufacturing, LSS has proven successful in a variety of service industries including the city government. LSS practitioners who plan to work in government face many challenges, some of which are unique to their environment. What are the keys to … Read more
A common feedback from our Black Belt and Green Belt students is that at the end of the training (4 weeks for BBs and 2 weeks for GBs) they feel overwhelmed with the amount of information and tools provided to them. Many students feel like they were fed from a fire hose. Retaining that much … Read more
Co-Authored by Chris Meeks, MBB and Russ Aikman, MBB Many LSS companies embrace the principles of 5S in their operations. Increasingly this is true even in non-manufacturing industries such as health care. And many excel at their 5S implementation – in operations. The benefits are obvious to all: Better organization, clearer communications, improved safety, fewer … Read more
In the 1970s the late comedian George Carlin (1937-2008) perfected a routine in which he discussed seven words which could not be used on broadcast television. Carlin was known for his acerbic wit and ability to skewer bureaucrats, politicians, and anyone else he found to be arrogant, pompous, or just plain ignorant. And he also loved … Read more
Often companies that want to implement a LSS program – and experience the benefits associated with it – think that by sending a couple of staff to Green or Black Belt training they are on their way to success. Nothing can be further from the truth. If belts do not have appropriate structure and support, … Read more
Many LSS practitioners are familiar with project management practices from working on non-LSS project teams. Regardless of your past experience, here are five areas of focus for effective project management compiled by TMAC staff from coaching many Black Belts and Green Belts. Define Phase Deliverables: Charter, Team Launch, Stakeholder Analysis Meeting Facilitation Between Meeting Activities … Read more
The process of selecting projects can sometimes seem daunting – especially when there are many problems which need to be solved. Here are five guidelines compiled by TMAC staff through years of reviewing literally hundreds of Lean Six Sigma projects. 1. Strategic AlignmentProjects should be one that is of strategic importance to the organization. In … Read more
TMAC requires our students to complete one project (for Green Belts) or two projects (for Black Belts) as part of the requirements for certification. All GB and BB candidates must submit their project documentation for review. TMAC staff examine project files for adherence to the DMAIC process, use of appropriate tools, potential technical issues, etc. … Read more
Author: Jordan Kempler As the Event Coordinator for TMAC’s Lean Six Sigma program, I would often pass by our classroom and hear our instructors speaking about what sounded to me to be math problems that would stump Albert Einstein! On top of that, the walls always seemed to be covered with charts and formulas that … Read more
1) Resolve to teach others – There are many benefits to teaching others about Lean Six Sigma. It forces you to know enough about something to make it comprehensible. This is especially true when it is a technical concept or tool. As one of my college professors used to say ‘If you can’t explain it, … Read more
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