Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a crucial method in Lean Management. It is intended to analyze the current state, and design a future state, for a
Gemba Walks: Do You Walk the Walk?
Do you walk the walk or are you all talk? Understanding Gemba and the true purpose of Gemba Walks is crucial. Gemba is where the work is done or
Can You Handle Disruption?
Don't make waves! Just keep doing it the way we always have. We just cannot handle the disruption amongst the staff if we make that change. How
What is Your Emphasis?
Business loves catchphrases and labels. That especially applies to improvement methodologies. So many refer to these methodologies as Six Sigma, when
A Closer Look at Integrated Performance Management (IPM)
As an important part of driving organizational performance and the overall business improvement process, we thought we would explore Integrated
Did You Wash Your Hands? Lean Six Sigma Asks Tough Questions
In a hospital or healthcare facility, this question creates a great deal of concern across all levels of the organization. Research clearly shows that
GE and Six Sigma: The Beginning of a Beautiful Relationship
There has been a lot of discussion around the implementation of the Six Sigma methodology at General Electric back in the 1990's. While the
Business Needs Assessment
In this 6:46 minute video entitled "Business Needs Assessment", we introduce several ways to identify the needs of a business and demonstrate how to
What is Six Sigma
sigma (σ) is a letter of the Greek alphabet. Mathematicians use this symbol to signify standard deviation, an important measure of variation.