Brion Hurley

To reinforce these points, check out these two sites

Random correlations that make no sense: http://www.tylervigen.com/spurious-correlations

Many ways to get the same correlation results with different data: https://www.autodeskresearch.com/publications/samestats

First link reinforces correlation does not equal causation, and second link proves…[Read more]

I also like using DMAIC when conducting a Lean project or series of events. Here are some tools or things to consider for each phase. I’m sure others have some ideas on what works for them.

• Define would still require a project charter
• Measure would include a VSM or process map, gemba observations, time studies, spaghetti diagrams and…

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@straydog Do you have any blog posts or articles about the ASQ nonprofit work that was done? Sounds like a great case study! 3 years, 11 months ago

Shouldn’t the project success be dependent on the impact to the company in dollars? If I get a 10% reduction in rework, which yields $150,000 per year, that may be a better project than one that gets an 80% improvement in cycle time, but may equate to only $25,000. It always comes back to money. Getting caught up in % improvement and forgetting…[Read more]

Or you can take the initiative and either talk to your boss about it and ask to be on “the list”, or order a SSBB primer through ASQ, study the material, complete a project and take the exam. Either one will show that you are dedicated to getting your certification, and most companies will look more favorably on that, instead of waiting to be asked.