Articles & White Papers

Lean6Sigma: Accelerating Performance Improvement. A dynamic merger of Lean and Six Sigma methods, lean6sigma provides the next generation of leadership tools and techniques to deliver accelerated change and dramatic performance improvement. Typical improvements our clients have experienced include 70%+ reductions in cycle time, inventory and costs, and 200%+ ROI within 18 months.

NEW - Seven Step Change Model

Presentations

Gearing Up for Six Sigma: Hear Robert Blaha with Roxanne O’Brasky of ISSSP, and Maryann Billington of The Concours Group as they examine the two major factors that drive Six Sigma success: (1) learning and training requirements that develop the right skills, and (2) leadership actions to guide the organization on this journey.

Audio Link - Sky Radio Interview with HCA's Robert Blaha

Useful Links

Lean6sigma Leadership Series: Purchase the lean6sigma Leadership Series for a blended learning approach to your lean6sigma training.

International Society of Six Sigma Professionals (ISSSP): Professional membership society dedicated to Six Sigma with access to a multitude of resources. Check out HCA’s affiliate pages for archived presentations and articles.

isixsigma.com: Online portal of six sigma news, information, resources, and products.

American Society for Quality (ASQ): Professional association for everyone who seeks quality technology, concepts, or tools to improve themselves and their world.

The Association for Quality & Participation (AQP): AQP is an international not-for-profit membership association dedicated to improving workplaces through quality and participation practices.

IQPC Six Sigma & Quality Conferences: Quality and Six Sigma conferences around the world.

Chief Learning Officer Magazine

Harvard Management Update