In this podcast, I read an article I wrote for the Northwest Environmental Training Center (NWETC). The article describes past efforts and successes of Lean and Six Sigma applied to government agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), municipalities, and state departments.

I also talk about four common principles that Lean and Six Sigma use to ensure improvements in an organization are successful, that are often left out of typical improvement efforts.

* Disciplined problem solving approach

Understand the process

Focused events

Respect the worker

Links

* Free Online Course: Lean Six Sigma and the Environment

* Northwest Environmental Training Center (NWETC)

* Lean and Six Sigma for Environmental Professionals

* Lean at EPA