Sustaining DMAIC Improvements: A Blueprint for Long-Term Success

The dynamic nature of business necessitates a constant quest for improvement and optimization. DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) is a structured methodology that empowers organizations to enhance processes, reduce defects, and increase efficiency. Yet, achieving and maintaining DMAIC improvements is not a one-time endeavor; it requires a comprehensive approach that integrates the principles of continuous improvement. In this article, we delve into the strategies and practices that facilitate the long-term sustenance of DMAIC improvements, ensuring that your organization thrives in an ever-evolving landscape.

E.O.W (End of the Week) Notable Tip: Quality Improvements

Happy Friday! I hope you had a fabulous week! Today, I was thinking about quality. As you have learned, Quality is what the customer says it is, not what you think it is. When does quality begin and how do you ensure your efforts bear fruit in a quality improvement engagement? “Quality begins with educationContinue reading “E.O.W (End of the Week) Notable Tip: Quality Improvements”

Culture Engagement Starts with Top Management

Creating a Word or PowerPoint Culture reference material and distributing to employees on on-boarding day and briefly talking about it in your Monday morning meeting because you feel your employees are not “getting it” is not going to drive any significant results. Human Resources is not the captain when it comes to engaging employees inContinue reading “Culture Engagement Starts with Top Management”

The Most Important HR Metrics that you should be tracking

To really understand the health and performance of your human resources function, I have created a list of the most important HR metrics that will provide a clear picture of how the department is performing. Cost of Hire Ratio Compensation/Benefits to Revenue/Profit (compare each year to industry averages) Employee turnover rate of new hires withinContinue reading “The Most Important HR Metrics that you should be tracking”