The Most Common Pitfalls of Problem Solving We All Experience at Some Time
We are all problem solvers, no doubts about that. Unfortunately all of us at some time fall into the common pitfalls of problem solving. Food for thought.
A Short History Lesson About The Origins of Root Cause Analysis
Here is a short history lesson on the origins of modern day root cause analysis.
A Lean Business Mentality Might Not Be What You Think
Unfortunately today many employees think Lean is actually 5S and it’s nothing more than some annoying management initiative. In reality the concept of lean is important to every person who seeks to achieve targeted outcomes without unnecessary effort and cost.
The Core Principles of Six Sigma Methodology
We’ve heard people say that Six Sigma methods are not relevant or don’t work. I’d argue that this particular element of the business improvement toolkit has its place, provided you understand its core principles.
What is DMAIC and Why does It Work So Well
Here’s a quick explanation of the DMAIC process improvement strategy (used in lean six sigma work).
Why The Quality of Business Improvement Project Selection is So Important
Why is it important to carefully choose your formally recognised improvement projects? The answer is quite simple.