Deployment

7 Keys To A Change Deployment Process

Why is there so much variation in levels of success amongst adopters of change programs? The answer lies in the fact that most methodologies offer steps that are necessary to achieve success; they are neither sufficient nor exhaustive. This article explores some of the potential issues that need to be addressed during a change process that can make the difference between a successful and a not-so-successful deployment.

A-Gift from Quality

Quality tool books are full of terms, acronyms and charts that can make a non-quality professional faint of heart (some quality professionals as well). Here is a kinder way to remember the methodology.

Building the Foundation for Successful Change

After decades of initiatives being unleashed on unprepared organizations, good managers have learned that the correct foundation must be built to allow successful change.

Dispelling Several Myths About Leadership for Change

Successfully implementing Six Sigma requires leading and managing change effectively, controlling day-to-day operations and encouraging appropriate risk taking.

How to Avoid Deep-sixing a New Six Sigma Program

Many companies hunt for the best continuous improvement approach. But practitioners should fix mistakes from the past method to get greater buy-in for the new one.

How to Develop a Lean Six Sigma Deployment Plan [VIDEO] – With Gary Cone

Starting a Lean or Six Sigma initiative at your organization is no easy task. The task is easier, however, when you build a comprehensive deployment plan. In this video, you will learn everything you need to know about a successful Lean or Six Sigma deployment plan.

Ideas for Achieving Higher Reliability in Healthcare

There is general consensus that healthcare is not as safe and reliable as it should be. Professionals are seeking high reliability in healthcare.

Leading Geographically Scattered Six Sigma Project Team

Leading a Six Sigma project team can have many challenges, but they are unique from other practitioners' experiences when the team is geographically scattered.

Start Now with 10 Keys to Successful Transformation

Here are 10 keys to successful transformation which have been embraced by highly successful healthcare organizations.

Sustaining Results From Six Sigma

Organizations can increase employee engagement by engineering their improvement strategies around a few core principles.

Ways to Shorten the Trip Through the ‘Valley of Despair’

There are ways to help a Black Belt get through the inevitable "valley of despair," close projects on time and deliver the expected business results.

What Keeps Six Sigma Practitioners Up At Night?

What causes Six Sigma projects to fail to produce desired results, and what would most help to improve Six Sigma project results?