As a new year approaches, many people take time to “close out” the current year by reviewing their accomplishments and extrapolating lessons for the future. The process may be similar to that organizations use when closing out a project. Closing out a project well can be as important as [...]
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Risk Management and Lean Six Sigma: An Overview Managing risk is something we do every day, often without even thinking about it. It is a big part of our lives right now as we manage the risk of Covid 19. When and where should we wear a mask? When should we social distance and by […]
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Lean Six Sigma and SCM BPG Regional Director and Supply Chain Management Consultant (SCM) J.B. Wilcox tells his students and consulting clients “There is a lot of crossover between the principles of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and a well-run supply chain.” These principles include trust, focus on [...]
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Chris Spanier, a marketing, process improvement, and strategic planning consultant, is always interested in learning new things and expanding his skills. So, when he had the chance to take Lean Six Sigma (LSS) training with Breakthrough Performance Group he readily took it. Like many people, [...]
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Congratulations, you have earned your BPG Lean Six Sigma certification (Yellow, Green, or Black Belt). Now, how can you use your training to your advantage when looking for a new job? Learn Who Wants Your Skills Add Lean Six Sigma to your job search criteria and check out the results. Even if [...]
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BPG Regional Director Beverly Motley always urges her Lean Six Sigma (LSS) students to immediately find a project to practice the tools and strategies they’ve learned. But what if you don’t have a job-related or volunteer project? Several BPG graduates have used the DMAIC process and LSS tools [...]
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So many people have lost their jobs and careers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The job market is tight, recovery is slow, and in some industries, jobs are still vanishing. As a result, many professionals are reconsidering their careers and lifestyles. If you are taking this time to reimagine [...]
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Bill Fleissner’s job involves designing and improving processes. His responsibility requires he transform existing processes into a well-running engine — getting things done faster without sacrificing quality. His work lets him blend two of his favorite activities: analyzing business [...]
read moreJana Lewis has 15 years of experience as a project manager working for a publishing company and as a business owner. She’s been responsible for producing complex book projects, developing content for digital products, and for managing independent contractors, off-shore vendors, and authors in [...]
read moreWe asked alumni and other associates to share their tips on moving from employee to contractor. We especially thank Teresa Nichols, LSSBB and Pamela Wallace, PMP for their contributions. Here’s what we learned: 1. Treat becoming a contractor like a project. Understand your goals, [...]
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