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Business of Paradigms by Joel Barker.When I joined Motorola, in 2003, I re-introduced it through six
sigma. Most of our audiences had not seen it. There are updated
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Robbie,We use a vendor supplied order management simulation that participants go through in a 2-3 day period. They are able to apply DMAIC principles to real business problem. 99% of the executives and managers that go through this exercise become real believers in Six Sigma, and also come to learn what to expect from a six sigma project.

Hi,
I am the Director for the Motorola Six Sigma program. We use 2 day simulation order management simulation that gives our MBB & BB and executives a hands on experience with how to apply to apply DMAIC, DMADDD, and DMADV. If you would like to find out more and can provide the vendor name. It’s very powerful; most say its the most important part…[Read more]

I developed a lean/six sigma simulation several years ago to teach people the whole DMAIC process, as well new breakthrough tools.
Basically, I used an order entry/customer quotation process from a large aerospace company and developed a simulation for people to practice the improvement process. Each individual is assigned a job in the order…[Read more]

I have managed and initiated several six sigma efforts for Fortune 500 and midsize companies. Key ingredients to success are:
1) Strong change management orientation. Knows how to get executives and mid-management support. Knows how to get organization wide buy-in using communications, training, consensus building meetings. Should have…[Read more]

I’ve been through this with several companies, now. The employment continuity policy is critical.  We typically don’t start without that kind of commitment from management.  HOWEVER, people will still feel disenfranchised by having to find new jobs and learning new skills.  It’s most difficult if this is the first project in company.  After sev…[Read more]