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DMAIC or PDCA: Which Is Better? - GoLeanSixSigma.com

DMAIC or PDCA: Which Is Better?

You may run into process improvement enthusiasts who prefer one camp over another—the Lean camp uses Plan-Do-Check-Adjust (PDCA) and the Six Sigma camp uses Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC)—but which one is better, DMAIC or PDCA?  For years now, organizations looking to implement process improvement have had to wrestle with which method to…

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DMAIC: How to Drive Accountability With RACI - GoLeanSixSigma.com

DMAIC: How to Drive Accountability With RACI

Have you ever worked with individuals named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody? I have. Here is how the story unfolds. “There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about…

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DMAIC + A3 = Kaizen Success - GoLeanSixSigma.com

DMAIC + A3 = Kaizen Success

The DMAIC problem-solving method may seem like a stranger to the A3 but they actually make a great pair. This continuous improvement combo brings much-needed clarity to Kaizen Events, Projects or any process opportunity. But first, a bit of background. We all may know DMAIC as it was born from…

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3 Lean Six Sigma Lessons From Michael Jordan - GoLeanSixSigma.com

3 Lean Six Sigma Lessons From Michael Jordan

Growing up in the 1980s and 90s, somebody I always looked up to—and still do today—is Michael Jordan. It wasn’t the fact that he helped his team win 6 NBA titles or that he averaged 30 points a game or even that he followed up his playing career with a…

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3 Key People Skills That Make Lean Six Sigma Successful - GoLeanSixSigma.com

3 Key People Skills That Make Lean Six Sigma Successful

Have you ever failed at process change? Presented your findings—displayed impressive charts and graphs, described elegant solutions to fix a nagging problem—but no one seemed excited? They may have questioned the data and expressed doubts about the solution. If they were candid, they might have complained that no one asked…

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HR + Lean: A Powerful Pair for People Development - GoLeanSixSigma.com

HR + Lean: A Powerful Pair for People Development

I recently spoke at Lean Frontier’s Lean Leadership Week Summit, which focused on lean people development and lean accounting. This summit traditionally attracts a lot of HR professionals working in organizations undergoing a lean journey. During a concurrent session, I shared some of the ways that I’ve exercised with clients…

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5 Facts Executives Need to Know About Lean Six Sigma - GoLeanSixSigma.com

5 Facts Executives Need to Know About Lean Six Sigma

Business leaders may be aware of Continuous Improvement efforts, but they may not understand exactly how it could impact their organization. Most Lean Six Sigma blogs address the “What” of Lean Six Sigma, but it’s critical to discuss the “Why” behind it—leaders and executives deserve a better understanding of the…

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The Biggest Lie About Six Sigma: It’s Dead

There was an article earlier this year with the title, “Whatever Happened to Six Sigma?” It focused on the rise and decline of the fortunes of General Electric—the most famous adopter of the Six Sigma Process Improvement method. It’s an interesting question, and the answers reveal some underlying truths about…

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