by Jonathan Middleton | Jul 5, 2022 | Lean Six Sigma
Six Sigma’s Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control (DMAIC) methodology has been around since the 70’s but what is it actually used for? The text books and official answer will say “it’s a widely used and recognised tool to reduce variation” but it’s much more than...
by Kiran Kachela | Jun 2, 2021 | Blog, Lean Six Sigma, Remote Working
Many of us spend a large majority of our days on back-to-back calls leaving little wiggle-room for productive activities. It is so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day that you just don’t have the time or headspace to review how you are spending your time. How much...
by Olivia Chalmers | Feb 16, 2021 | Blog, Inspiring People, Lean Six Sigma
As a self-acknowledged Lean Six Sigma nerd, I’m always exploring the ways in which different companies adopt the principles of Lean Six Sigma. With Apple taking the number 1 position for the most valuable brand of 2020 (Forbes list) hitting a brand value of $241...
by Kiran Kachela | Oct 22, 2020 | Blog, Lean Six Sigma, Learning and Development
The Learn-by-Doing Philosophy originated from American philosopher John Dewey and was further developed by several renowned organisations such as Toyota Motor Company and IBM. It simply refers to a hands-on, problem-based approach to learning and is seen as an...
by Kiran Kachela | Oct 7, 2020 | Blog, Lean Six Sigma
As a self-confessed Continuous Improvement geek, I’m always banging-on about Lean principles and sharing examples of Lean in action wherever I go. There are some awe inspiring organisations around the world that demonstrate the power of lean and raise the standards of...
by Kiran Kachela | Jun 9, 2020 | Blog, Lean Six Sigma
It can feel daunting trying to tackle a large problem, it’s often difficult to know where to start. Procrastinating or avoiding the problem only results in the problem escalating, making it increasingly difficult to respond. Taking temporary short-cuts leads to...