gdp's Comments

http://www.learnsigma.net/ : How balanced are Lean and Six Sigma?

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:04:01 +0000

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.

http://www.learnsigma.net/ : Battle of the improvement systems

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 18:25:52 +0000

Thanks for the feedback. Appreciate it!

http://www.learnsigma.net/ : What's the Problem?

Thu, 7 Jul 2011 21:04:52 +0000

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

http://learnsigma.blogspot.com/ : 6 steps for six-sigma success

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 20:55:19 +0000

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.

http://learnsigma.blogspot.com/ : How beer really, really helps with Lean

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:47:30 +0000

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

http://learnsigma.blogspot.com/ : Can Lean and ISO 9001 be integrated?

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:37:45 +0000

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.

Ironman by 40! : A New Way to Monitor My Swim Sessions

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:49:41 +0000

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

Ironman by 40! : The Outlaw Training Log: w/c 18 January 2010

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:26:54 +0000

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.

rob-thompson.com : Why can't public services share our data?

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 07:33:28 +0000

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?

learnsigma : Battle of the improvement systems

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:05:24 +0000

Shaun speaks a lot of sense doesn't he.

learnsigma : Can consultants REALLY help to implement six-sigma or lean?

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:38:45 +0000

@shaun: I agree: however it's important to know the theory, which may be mostly self-taught, after all Deming said, "There is no knowledge without theory".

rob-thompson.com : How I set deadlines on my dreams

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:32:09 +0000

@quinn: I agree: start off with a view about where you want to get to, what you want to become and what your believe in. Work backwards to break down and plan a route to achieving this future: SMART goals are critical.

Dumb Little Man : How to Free Yourself From Limiting Beliefs

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:57:12 +0000

To remove limiting beliefs you can reframe the belief. Reframing is changing the way you perceive a belief and by doing so you change the meaning. When the meaning changes, the response and behavior changes. I find that one way of removing limiting beliefs is by using the six-step technique developed by John Grinder, the co-founder of NLP. It involves: 1. Identifying the context where the unwanted behavior pattern occurred, 2. Establishing unconscious yes/no signals, 3. Confirming that the behavior has a positive intent, 4. Finding a number of ways of fulfilling the positive intent, 5. Selecting the best of the possible alternatives generated in step 4, 6. Checking that the selection is ecological, that is, it is acceptable to the individual and in relationships to others.

learnsigma : ISO 9004:2009 – a review

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 20:42:40 +0000

That would be a really interesting comparison: EFQM v 9004. I look forward to reading your comments.

learnsigma : What makes effective Lean Leaders?

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 19:49:05 +0000

I agree entirely. Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it. Dwight Eisenhower

learnsigma : What makes effective Lean Leaders?

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 18:38:46 +0000

Good points there Shaun. Read the blog posts I reference in this post, you may change your mind? Hitler and Star Trek in one post, great!

learnsigma : 8 steps to lean six-sigma culture change

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 21:42:06 +0000

I can send you the details if you want to buy it?

learnsigma : What makes effective Lean Leaders?

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 21:35:54 +0000

Over the years the terms "management" and "leadership" have, in the organisational context, been used both as synonyms and with clearly differentiated meanings. Debate is fairly common about whether the use of these terms should be restricted, and generally reflects an awareness of the distinction made by Burns (1978) between "transactional" leadership (characterised by eg emphasis on procedures, contingent reward, management by exception) and "transformational" leadership (characterised by eg charisma, personal relationships, creativity). That those two adjectives are in fact used equally well with the noun "management" as with the noun "leadership" indicates that there is such a messy overlap between the two in academic practice that attempts to pontificate about their differences are largely a waste of time.

learnsigma : Battle of the improvement systems

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:25:46 +0000

I agree that ISO 9001 provides a solid framework for a business, although it has to buy into the intent behind it and not just use it as wall paper.

rob-thompson.com : Mega GTD resource list

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 08:00:22 +0000

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