Lean Six Sigma Bursts

In this episode, I took a module from the Lean Six Sigma and the Environment course, and cleaned it up with AI to make it easier to listen to (due to background noise).

I discuss an overview of Lean and Six Sigma and how companies can make bad decisions when only focused on cost reductions.

I also share some examples of how Lean Six Sigma has helped companies

To download the 40+ case studies I mentioned, go to https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/c/templates/40-environmental-lean-six-sigma-case-studies

The Lean Six Sigma and the Environment course will be available at LeanSixSigmaEcosystem.com in the next month or so.

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In this episode, I took a module from the Lean Six Sigma and the Environment course, and cleaned it up with AI to make it easier to listen to (due to background noise).

Earlier in the course, I discussed how Lean and Six Sigma could help reduce environmental impacts, sometimes without even trying.

However, there are reasons why these impacts are overlooked in improvement methods, which I explain in this clip.

The course will be available at LeanSixSigmaEcosystem.com in the next month or so.

Learn more about BPI

• Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to access free courses and templates, or upgrade for premium content and coaching programs
• Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.biz-pi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about me and my consulting firm
• Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://greenbeltcertification.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn how to get Lean, Green Belt or Black Belt training and certification for you or your organization

In this episode, I discuss a big opportunity to improve success in your manufacturing facility, reducing equipment downtime.

Most people are only focused on the lost labor when equipment isn't running, but what about the lost opportunity to produce valuable products that could be sold to a customer?

If you're looking for a good improvement project, collecting data on your downtime and calculating these costs might uncover a potential project you can work on.

Learn more about BPI

• Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to access free courses and templates, or upgrade for premium content and coaching programs
• Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.biz-pi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about me and my consulting firm
• Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://greenbeltcertification.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn how to get Lean, Green Belt or Black Belt training and certification for you or your organization

In this episode, I discuss an important concept in Six Sigma:

Y = f(x) or Y is a function of x.

Y is your measured output, and X represents the inputs to your process, and the function represents the process and how the X factors relate or impact the Y.

Another way to state it is Inputs (X), Processes (Function) and Outputs (Y) or IPO.

I explain how this concept can be used when thinking through your own personal improvement journey. What are your inputs, processes and outputs.

If you don't like how one of the outputs is performing (relationships, weight, health, income, etc), then what processes and inputs need to change.

Listen to the episode to learn more. If you'd like the graphic I mentioned, send me an email at [email protected]

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• Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to access free courses and templates, or upgrade for premium content and coaching programs
• Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.biz-pi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about me and my consulting firm
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In this episode, I summarize 6 different types of projects you can use for a Lean Six Sigma certification

1. Improve Quality
2. Reduce Speed and Time
3. Reduce Cost and Consumption of Resources
4. Reduce Risk
5. Improve Capacity and Flow
6. Improve Experience and Satisfaction Ratings

I also share examples of each across 4 industries: Manufacturing, Office, Government and Healthcare

You can also read about these 6 types by going to https://greenbeltcertification.com/2026/05/17/common-types-of-process-improvement-projects-for-lean-and-six-sigma-certification-programs/

I also mentioned that there are a long list of project ideas by industry and department, which can be found at https://www.biz-pi.com/lean-and-six-sigma-project-ideas/

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• Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to access free courses and templates, or upgrade for premium content and coaching programs
• Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.biz-pi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about me and my consulting firm
• Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://greenbeltcertification.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn how to get Lean, Green Belt or Black Belt training and certification for you or your organization

In this episode, I discuss a specific method for capturing process improvements using surveys, and how you can isolate the improvements so that the difference between survey participants doesn't hide the results.

I also referenced a similar survey I conducted (Episode 77), where I shared the survey results at a company after implementing a daily huddle.

You can check out episode #77 from June 2023 at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e77-client-survey-shows-daily-huddles-improve-communication/id1529478357?i=1000615545292

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• Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to access free courses and templates, or upgrade for premium content and coaching programs
• Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.biz-pi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about me and my consulting firm
• Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://greenbeltcertification.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn how to get Lean, Green Belt or Black Belt training and certification for you or your organization

In this episode, I share a list of the simulations I use in my training classes to teach Lean and Six Sigma methods and techniques.

To see the entire list, go to https://greenbeltcertification.com/lean-six-sigma-training-simulations/

If you'd like to attend the Green Belt with Copilot Part 2 webinar, I had to reschedule to April 13th. I'll go through ANOVA, DOE, Regression and other hypothesis tests using Copilot. You can still register at ⁠⁠https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/c/webinars/green-belt-refresher-using-copilot-part-2⁠⁠

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• Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to access free courses and templates, or upgrade for premium content and coaching programs
• Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.biz-pi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about me and my consulting firm
• Visit ⁠⁠https://greenbeltcertification.com⁠⁠ to learn how to get Lean, Green Belt or Black Belt training and certification for you or your organization

In this episode, I share the kickoff to last week's webinar called "Green Belt Refresher using Copilot - Part 1" where I do a quick refresher of the DMAIC roadmap taught in Green and Black Belt training programs. A good refresher for those who have previously taken a course, or for those new to DMAIC.

To listen to the entire webinar, where I show how Copilot compares with Minitab for graphical analysis, summary statistics, SPC and capability analysis, go to ⁠https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/c/webinars/green-belt-refresher-using-copilot-part-1 ⁠

If you'd like to also attend next month's Part 2 webinar, where I'll go through ANOVA, DOE, Regression and other hypothesis tests using Copilot, you can register at ⁠https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/c/webinars/green-belt-refresher-using-copilot-part-2⁠

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• Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to access free courses and templates, or upgrade for premium content and coaching programs
• Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.biz-pi.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about me and my consulting firm
• Visit ⁠https://greenbeltcertification.com⁠ to learn how to get Lean, Green Belt or Black Belt training and certification for you or your organization

In this episode, I share the kickoff to last week's webinar called "Green Belt Refresher using Copilot - Part 1" where I discuss the reason for the webinar, and what the current challenges are with teaching Six Sigma with different statistical software packages.

To listen to the entire webinar, where I show how Copilot compares with Minitab for graphical analysis, summary statistics, SPC and capability analysis, go to https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/c/webinars/green-belt-refresher-using-copilot-part-1

If you'd like to also attend next month's Part 2 webinar, where I'll go through ANOVA, DOE, Regression and other hypothesis tests using Copilot, you can register at https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/c/webinars/green-belt-refresher-using-copilot-part-2

Learn more about BPI

• Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to access free courses and templates, or upgrade for premium content and coaching programs
• Visit ⁠⁠https://www.biz-pi.com⁠⁠ to learn more about me and my consulting firm
• Visit https://greenbeltcertification.com to learn how to get Lean, Green Belt or Black Belt training and certification for you or your organization

Next week on February 11th, I'll be holding a kickoff session for a training and coaching program with people who work at a nonprofit organization (or volunteer with one).

The goal of the program is to teach the participant about Lean methods, then help them implement a project in their nonprofit organization so they can improve a process and earn a certification.

You can learn more at https://www.biz-pi.com/product/lean-project-coaching-program-for-nonprofits/

Learn more about BPI

• Lean Six Sigma Ecosystem is now live! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to access free courses and templates, or upgrade for premium content and coaching programs
• Visit ⁠https://www.biz-pi.com⁠ to learn more about me and my consulting firm