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29 weeks ago @ http://www.learnsigma.... - How balanced are Lean ... · 0 replies · +1 points

I agree. I often see metrics based on the quantity of Black Belts trained: the more the better, or ill defined goals and objectives. They tend to hope that the Black Belt will swoop in and magically solve all their issues. Sadly, this fails.

29 weeks ago @ http://www.learnsigma.... - Battle of the improvem... · 0 replies · +1 points

Thanks for the feedback. Appreciate it!

31 weeks ago @ http://www.learnsigma.... - What's the Problem? · 0 replies · +1 points

Hitting the root cause is essential. You know you've achieved this as when you implement corrective actions it goes away!

51 weeks ago @ http://learnsigma.blog... - 6 steps for six-sigma ... · 0 replies · +1 points

The need has to be driven by Senior Management. It will be related to reducing waste, increasing value and minimizing variation. Addressing these as a long term philosophy helps an organization survive and grow.

77 weeks ago @ http://learnsigma.blog... - How beer really, reall... · 0 replies · +1 points

You need to watch this Shaun: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Zj50DmBFp0

82 weeks ago @ http://learnsigma.blog... - Can Lean and ISO 9001 ... · 0 replies · +1 points

Thanks for the comment. I agree that ISO can be a waste if viewed in the manner you describe, however to me its requirements are just sound business practices which should be in place. Trying to implement Lean in a company without these basics would be problematic, in my view.

103 weeks ago @ Ironman by 40! - A New Way to Monitor M... · 0 replies · +1 points

Thanks for the open water info. Didn't realise that.

106 weeks ago @ Ironman by 40! - The Outlaw Training Lo... · 0 replies · +1 points

I used the heart rate zones recommended by SportTracks which are based on the data you've pumped into the software. As you said, the 22 formula is WAY out.

109 weeks ago @ rob-thompson.com - Why can't public servi... · 0 replies · +1 points

Quite possibly. The main concern, of course, is abuse or illegal use of the data which is held. For every positive aspect of holding large data sets there is the opposite negative consequence of doing so. What are your thoughts?

111 weeks ago @ learnsigma - Battle of the improvem... · 0 replies · +1 points

Shaun speaks a lot of sense doesn't he.

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