Almost every organization wants to produce meaningful innovation. It is an area to which the most attention is being given today. Innovation is just one component in what is being... read more

Peter Drucker placed an enormous emphasis on determining the real business of an organization. He saw this as a major responsibility of any leader. It was one of the first lessons I... read more

One of the most perverse assumptions embraced by many manufacturing firms is that value at the point of production naturally translates into value at the point of consumption. This is one of... read more

Scoping a Six Sigma project can be one of the most daunting tasks a project manager can take on. It is also one of the most important. Typically,... read more

As 2010 ushers in, it’s time for us to look at the key trends that surrounded the ecosystem of all businesses. These trends provide a... read more

Whether we realize it or not, we are all agents of change in our organizations. If you happen to be a Six Sigma Sponsor, Champion, Master Black Belt, Black Belt or Green Belt,... read more

Healthcare costs in the United States are rising faster than economic growth, making it unaffordable for an increasing proportion of the... read more

The meeting was tense. After a splashy release, users have complained about the uPod music player. Vibration from jogging or dancing tends to lock up the uPod, requiring... read more

No, Lean Six Sigma is not the new diet you saw late last night on that TV infomercial, and DMAIC is not a type of vitamin. Lean Six Sigma has been working its way into organizations... read more