Dr.Deming
Dr. Deming’s Lessons to the Japanese
Over the next two weeks, I want to share Doug William’s two part blog which remembers Dr. William Edwards Deming and focuses on his influential teachings. Read below for my key takeaways from Part One. Embed from Getty Images Inspired by Walter A. Shewhart’s theories on the statistical control of processes, Deming developed the…
How to Approach System Failures
John Hunter, writing for The W. Edwards Deming Institute Blog, reveals Dr. Deming’s note on management after a hospital stay. Processes that can apply to any organization, read on for my insights from the article. Embed from Getty Images There is no point blaming an individual for bad processes, find the root cause behind…
Develop a Stronger Team for Better Results
Today, The Lean Office’s Randy Siever discusses his approach to being a successful Lean Manager and helping your team produce the right results. See my summary of his article underneath. Embed from Getty Images A good Lean Manager focuses on the long-term sustainability of the Lean system that they implement Strive to create a…
Ways to Avoid Common Six Sigma Deployment Mistakes
From Grey Campus, Uma Daga sets us on the right path to steer clear of common Six Sigma mistakes. Read on for more information from the article. Embed from Getty Images While training and certification in Six Sigma are necessary for deployment teams, it’s important not to lose the organization’s original focus Six Sigma…
How Six Sigma Isn’t For Everyone
Don Pepper’s LinkedIn blog warns us of the pitfalls of applying Six Sigma to your organization; it isn’t a system that works for everyone as the company 3M demonstrate. Check out my key insights from the article below. Embed from Getty Images Applying the discipline of Six Sigma effectively strangled 3M’s research and development…