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Lean Six Sigma Bursts: Daily Summaries Delivered
by Brion Hurley
Brion Hurley from Business Performance Improvement shares his takes and thoughts on a variety of topics related to process improvement (specifically Lean and Six Sigma methods), Bursts are rapid improvement activities, so this sounded like a good word to use for these short audio clips. We'll try to keep them under 10 minutes each. Have a question? Use the Spotify app to leave us a voice message, and we might pick your question for our next episode!
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- 5 days ago10 min
E141: Hidden Costs of Equipment Downtime
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 BPIVisit https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/ to access free courses and templates, or upgrade for premium content and coaching programsVisit https://www.biz-pi.com to learn more about me and my consulting firmVisit https://greenbeltcertification.com to learn how to get Lean, Green Belt or Black Belt training and certification for you or your organization
- Jun 22, 202612 min
E140: Applying Six Sigma's IPO (Inputs Process Outputs) to your Personal Life
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 brion@biz-pi.comLearn more about BPIVisit https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/ to access free courses and templates, or upgrade for premium content and coaching programsVisit https://www.biz-pi.com to learn more about me and my consulting firmVisit https://greenbeltcertification.com to learn how to get Lean, Green Belt or Black Belt training and certification for you or your organization
- May 17, 202614 min
E139: Six Common Types of Process Improvement Projects for Lean Six Sigma Certification
In this episode, I summarize 6 different types of projects you can use for a Lean Six Sigma certificationImprove QualityReduce Speed and TimeReduce Cost and Consumption of ResourcesReduce RiskImprove Capacity and FlowImprove Experience and Satisfaction RatingsI also share examples of each across 4 industries: Manufacturing, Office, Government and HealthcareYou 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/Learn more about BPIVisit https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/ to access free courses and templates, or upgrade for premium content and coaching programsVisit https://www.biz-pi.com to learn more about me and my consulting firmVisit https://greenbeltcertification.com to learn how to get Lean, Green Belt or Black Belt training and certification for you or your organization
- May 4, 20267 min
E138: Using Employee Surveys and Paired t tests for Measuring Improvement
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=1000615545292Learn more about BPIVisit https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/ to access free courses and templates, or upgrade for premium content and coaching programsVisit https://www.biz-pi.com to learn more about me and my consulting firmVisit https://greenbeltcertification.com to learn how to get Lean, Green Belt or Black Belt training and certification for you or your organization
- Apr 6, 202611 min
E137: Lean Six Sigma Training Simulations and Exercises
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-2Learn more about BPIVisit https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/ to access free courses and templates, or upgrade for premium content and coaching programsVisit https://www.biz-pi.com to learn more about me and my consulting firmVisit https://greenbeltcertification.com to learn how to get Lean, Green Belt or Black Belt training and certification for you or your organization
- Mar 25, 20268 min
E136: Review of DMAIC Roadmap for Improvement Projects
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-2Learn more about BPIVisit https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/ to access free courses and templates, or upgrade for premium content and coaching programsVisit https://www.biz-pi.com to learn more about me and my consulting firmVisit https://greenbeltcertification.com to learn how to get Lean, Green Belt or Black Belt training and certification for you or your organization
- Mar 9, 20265 min
E135: Future of Six Sigma software and AI
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-2Learn more about BPIVisit https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/ to access free courses and templates, or upgrade for premium content and coaching programsVisit https://www.biz-pi.com to learn more about me and my consulting firmVisit https://greenbeltcertification.com to learn how to get Lean, Green Belt or Black Belt training and certification for you or your organization
- Feb 5, 20263 min
E134: Free Virtual Lean Project Program for Nonprofits
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 BPILean Six Sigma Ecosystem is now live! Visit https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/ to access free courses and templates, or upgrade for premium content and coaching programsVisit https://www.biz-pi.com to learn more about me and my consulting firm
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Brion Hurley from Business Performance Improvement shares his takes and thoughts on a variety of topics related to process improvement (specifically Lean and Six Sigma methods), Bursts are rapid improvement activities, so this sounded like a good word to use for these short audio clips. We'll try to keep them under 10 minutes each. Have a question? Use the Spotify app to leave us a voice message, and we might pick your question for our next episode!
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