Lean Six Sigma Bursts
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!
Episodes
Mentioned books
Sep 1, 2020 • 4min
E7: Applying Lean at Home - Contest with Prizes Ends Sept 30th
I discuss the Lean at Home contest being run by Lean Portland. We are giving away $200 in prizes to those who submit an improvement project at home that was completed in the last 6 months. We also have a free online course you can take if you need some help!
Links
BIZ-PI.com
LeanSixSigmaDefinition.com
"Lean at Home" contest
"Lean at Home" - Free online course
Aug 30, 2020 • 4min
E6: What are Pareto charts and why should you display them horizontally?
I explain what Pareto charts are, and why they should be used more often than they are. I also summarize an older article I wrote about changing the way to display these charts.
Links
BIZ-PI.com
LeanSixSigmaDefinition.com (Pareto)
New spin (literally) on an old quality tool
Aug 28, 2020 • 5min
E5: What are hypothesis tests and why do we need them?
I explain how and when hypothesis tests can be used, based on a recent article I wrote, which looked at the racial inequities brought up by football players at the University of Iowa and the data that can support these claims.
Links
BIZ-PI.com
LeanSixSigmaDefinition.com
Affordable Green Belt Training
Racial Differences in Football Player Retention at the University of Iowa
Aug 23, 2020 • 2min
E4: What is the DMAIC Improvement model?
I created a video that accompanies this quick explanation of DMAIC, which stands for Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control. DMAIC is the core structure used in Six Sigma projects
Links
BIZ-PI.com
LeanSixSigmaDefinition.com
Video of DMAIC Overview
Aug 23, 2020 • 5min
E3: What is the Influencer model and how it applies to wearing masks?
In this episode, I discuss the Influencer behavior change model, and how it applies to getting people to wear their masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Links
BIZ-PI.com
LeanSixSigmaDefinition.com
Article: How Behavior Change Can Influence Wearing of Masks
Aug 23, 2020 • 4min
E2: What is the difference between hard and soft financial savings?
In this episode, I answer a question I often receive about how to categorize financial cost savings from improvement, either hard or soft, and what is the difference?
Links
BIZ-PI.com
LeanSixSigmaDefinition.com
Aug 23, 2020 • 5min
E1: Why are Six Sigma Black Belts paid so much?
In this first episode, I answer a question I received about salaries for Six Sigma Black Belts, and why I think they make good money.
Links
BIZ-PI.com
LeanSixSigmaDefinition.com
Aug 22, 2020 • 40sec
