Timing is a critical factor in the success of a Lean Six Sigma project or program. Before you begin your search to find the best fit consultant, coach or trainer, it’s important to understand the points at which you should consider outside expertise and why. There are numerous reasons why…
Finding a consultant to guide, coach and even train your team is easy. Finding the best consultant is a much more difficult task. Any consultant can attempt to make improvements using Lean Six Sigma, but their success and more importantly, yours, highly depends on their core values, characteristics and experience.…
Successful Lean Six Sigma process improvement projects that result in increased revenue, reduced costs and improved collaboration are great accomplishments. All improvement efforts – from large, organization-wide initiatives to smaller, department projects, require the involvement of the right people, the right knowledge, patience and discipline. Frequently, companies have difficulty aligning…
These days, while many managers, executives and organizations as a whole are focused on reducing costs by spending less on outside resources, it’s important to remember that cost, although important, shouldn’t be the determining factor when selecting a Lean Six Sigma consultant. There are thousands of Lean Six Sigma consulting…