What’s the secret Quality connection between Italy and Japan? The Pareto Chart! Signore Pareto provided his 80/20 rule and Dr. Ishikawa created the Pareto Chart and included it in his 7 Basic Quality Tools. Voila! (that’s French) An international pairing was born to help pave the problem-solving path. Vilfredo Pareto…
What is the Idea Funneling Guide? The Idea Funneling Guide is a targeted resource to help gather the best ideas to solve process issues. The science proves that Group Brainstorming is less effective so this guide focuses on tapping the wisdom of individuals. Use Idea Funneling in the Improve Phase…
Who said “Quality is free, but it’s not a gift"? Who was the first non-doctor to create a vaccine? Who maintained that zero defects was the job of management as much as the front line? Philip Crosby! He said it was less expensive to do it right the first time…
What is a Green Belt (with Project Completion) Course Pacing Schedule? One of the great advantages of remote learning is that it's self-paced, but what should that pace be? This schedule guides learners by answering key questions such as how long each section of the training should take to complete,…
What is a Yellow Belt Course Pacing Schedule? One of the great advantages of remote learning is that it's self-paced, but what should that pace be? This schedule guides learners by answering key questions such as how long each section of the training should take to complete and how long…
What is a Black Belt Course Pacing Schedule? One of the great advantages of remote learning is that it's self-paced, but what should that pace be? This schedule guides learners by answering key questions such as how long each section of the training should take to complete, how long each…
What is a Green Belt Course Pacing Schedule? One of the great advantages of remote learning is that it's self-paced, but what should that pace be? This schedule guides learners by answering key questions such as how long each section of the training should take to complete and how long…
What is a Champion Course Pacing Schedule? One of the great advantages of remote learning is that it's self-paced, but what should that pace be? This schedule guides learners by answering key questions such as how long each section of the training should take to complete and how long it…
What is a Lean Course Pacing Schedule? One of the great advantages of remote learning is that it's self-paced, but what should that pace be? This schedule guides learners by answering key questions such as how long each section of the training should take to complete and how long it…
Who put the “Six” in Six Sigma? Who’s the man behind the first Malcolm Baldrige Award and how did he get so good at betting on race horses? Mr. Smith is credited with coining the term “Six Sigma” and developing the signature process improvement method while serving as Vice President…