Lean vs Six Sigma: choosing the ‘right’ improvement method
As a Six Sigma Black Belt who is also certified in Lean, I often feel like I am switching languages… or pulling from different toolboxes…
May 23, 2025
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Overcoming Portfolio Gridlock in Continuous Improvement Efforts
The concept of ‘Portfolio Gridlock’ highlights a common challenge in continuous improvement: attempting to tackle too many projects simultaneously with limited resources. This enthusiasm, while
February 7, 2024
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Invest in your people
Of all the things you can spend money on in your business, people alone are the ones that can generate ongoing value. That’s why we
November 21, 2023
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But I always push the button!
“..but I always push the button!” When changes occur that affect people’s job functions, due to automation or other changes in the workplace, sometimes they
April 22, 2020
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The cost of everything and the value of nothing!
The COST of everything, and the VALUE of nothing! You’ll miss a lot if you ONLY think about cutting spending when you want to reduce
April 15, 2020
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Does ‘tightening the belt’ really help?
Does ‘tightening the belt’ really help? Tighten our belt. Okay. It’s a well-known saying and it’s thought of as a positive thing to do. As
April 8, 2020
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Who are your heroes?
WHO ARE YOUR HEROES? The people we admire and appreciate speak volumes about us. I was once asked who my country’s heroes are (I said
April 1, 2020
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You are the expert!
YOU ARE THE EXPERT! One way that consultants bring value is subject matter expertise. They’ll give you, as a business leader, a clear direction: Fix
March 25, 2020
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You never know what you can do, til you do it
You never know what you can do, til you do it! I attended an award ceremony over the weekend with some very impressive people: people
March 18, 2020
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Don’t stay cozy with your assumptions
Don’t stay cozy with your assumptions! Get out of the building. When you want to solve a problem, you can sit back and guess what’s
March 11, 2020
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