Rolling Wave Planning in Project Management
The requirements were vague: I couldn’t possibly plan for the entire project. However, at least some degree of planning was required to get the …
Continue ReadingThe Key Roles of a Six Sigma Champion in Project Management
Are you a new Six Sigma project champion trying to determine what exactly your responsibilities are for the project? Or, are you trying to figure out …
Continue ReadingImportance of Value-Added Analysis in a Lean Six Sigma Project
This article describes the use of value-added analysis in a DMAIC project, sets rules for the analysis and explains how to use the data.
Continue ReadingTips For Taking Over Existing Projects
Have you been assigned to take over an existing project? Whether the original project manager has left the company or remained, once you take over the …
Continue ReadingHow to Manage Resources in Microsoft Project: Step By Step Tutorial on Resource Management
You will find innumerable books and articles out there on Resource Management. Most of them deal with the complexities of the topic, and it takes a …
Continue ReadingImplementing Kanban to Align With Lean Six Sigma Principles
Lean Six Sigma combines elements of the Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve processes, address customer requirements, and minimize waste. …
Continue ReadingSix Sigma Requires Unlearning: Six Sigma Principles & How They Change Business
When most people think about implementing Six Sigma, the focus is on learning the DMAIC methodology, gaining skills in statistical data analysis, and …
Continue ReadingPMBOK Project Management Knowledge Areas - PMBOK Project Risk Management
There are some tools and techniques defined by the PMI that can help you manage risks more effectively. In this article, we’ll explore what’s …
Continue ReadingStrategy for Responding to Positive Risks in Project Management
“The referee has given a free kick. The manager, Tonino, brings on Jason – the free kick specialist. Jason prepares to take the kick…he scores! Tonino …
Continue ReadingThe Advantage of Combining Lean and Six Sigma
The combining of Lean tools with Six Sigma tools will provide advantages over either approach alone. The Lean process provides standards for …
Continue ReadingDecision Tree Analysis Example - Calculate Expected Monetary Value (EMV)
I had to make a decision. I noted the pros and cons of each possibility. That was not enough! My leadership asked me to calculate the dollars gained …
Continue ReadingSuccessful Strategies for Implementing Six Sigma in Government
Six Sigma is not something that is common in the government sector. Find out what are some of the hurdles that make starting up Six Sigma in the …
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