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14 years 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.

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

Thanks for the feedback. Appreciate it!

14 years 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!

15 years 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.

15 years 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

15 years 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.

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

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

16 years 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.

16 years 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?

16 years ago @ learnsigma - Battle of the improvem... · 0 replies · +1 points

Shaun speaks a lot of sense doesn't he.

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