A big big thank you for your work! Highly appreciated!

@learnkaizen

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the feedback!!!

THANK YOU! I am applying for a technical project manager position internally and it most definitely helps having this concept in my head. Great channel!

@learnkaizen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice explanation. I work at a clothing manufacturing facility and my whole job is to improve productivity.

Thank you! Super thumbs up. Based in what you shared, here's a summary of my understanding: Lean eliminates waste. Six Sigma aims to reduce variation so that the outcome is within the 3 standard deviation from the mean: 3SD x 2 = 6

@learnkaizen

Жыл бұрын

Slight correction…six sigma should yield a result where the closest data point to the customer specification is 6 standard deviations away. Thank you for the comment and thumbs up!

Thank you this is great, in you video you mentioned you are adding link below around other video, but I don't see the relevant link you are referring in the video below?

@learnkaizen

3 жыл бұрын

Apologies…here is link. kzread.info/dash/bejne/a5uIs8h6qtuqoZc.html

@waynehighfield2094

3 жыл бұрын

@@learnkaizen hi Chad... Wanted to know your thoughts on how Lean Six Sigma can be used within insurance? I'm an underwriter looking to improve my what we do.

@learnkaizen

3 жыл бұрын

Process improvements....every function has a group of activities that make up processes. Those processes will inherently have wastes and problems. Lean is an approach to reduces the wastes and Six Sigma uses a problem solving methodology to remedy problems. Hope his helps! appreciate the comment and hope you’ve subscribed.

I was asked to speak in a Job Interview of an example of lean manufacturing which I was a part of. At the end of the interview, the technical interviewer said he was asking about lean in reference to 6 Sigma. I have no 6 Sigma training, yet. I think I still answered his question perfectly. I worked at a facility which could have near zero waste. All reagents must be used, and process could not be interrupted by supply shortages, or a plant shut down would occur. That is about as lean as I can imagine.

@learnkaizen

3 жыл бұрын

That’s fantastic! Lean and six sigma are different but can be explained with similarities - one is a problem solving methodology and drives variation reduction while the other is focused on reducing wastes. Did you get an offer?

@ryanmacewen511

3 жыл бұрын

@@learnkaizen 2nd interview by phone with an outside contracted HR professional. I this went well. No offer yet. I'm sure they will need some time to compare notes. There is an online evaluation which I'm expecting a link for. I'm not even certain what the topic or format will be.

@learnkaizen

3 жыл бұрын

@@ryanmacewen511 great news! Sounds like you may get an offer! Keep me posted if you don’t mind. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

Excellent 👍👌

@learnkaizen

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Hi Chad! Do you think you could speak about the difference between six sigma certification from ASQ and the lean certification from Lean Certification Alliance? Thanks!

@learnkaizen

Жыл бұрын

I don’t have experience with the lean certification from alliance but off the top of my head, it sounds like companies are catching on to what I’ve been saying…I’d expect you’d start seeing more lean certifications offered as opposed to six sigma certifications. I have a Black Belt form ASQ so I can tell you that it’s heavy on six sigma and extremely light on lean. I’ll take a look at the alliance cert. you’ve piqued my interest.

For IT and ITES industry, which is a better option for career growth?

@learnkaizen

3 жыл бұрын

Difficult to say since I’m not in that filed but if I had to guess, I’d guess Lean. Appreciate your question!

For someone who specialize in healthcare/pharmacy corporate, should they do lean or six sigma?

@learnkaizen

3 жыл бұрын

Lean...in my opinion.

I have manufacturing experience as an operations manager, and now I am looking to pivot into management consulting in their operations practice. Which certification is better for me Lean six sigma green belt or PMP?

@learnkaizen

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the question. I’m putting together a list of questions that subscribers have asked over the last few weeks. I’ll be posting a video Saturday to answer those questions and your question will be answered in this video. Hope you don’t mind…if you do, let me know.

Great job at explaining the difference of Lean and Six Sigma. Also was interesting that a panel of seven people participate on the interview at same time. I assume is a mid-high level position?. Would be interesting if you give Interview tips on a video or maybe a video of how to handle a specific/challenging interviewing scenario. Regards!

@learnkaizen

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you…appreciate the support. You are correct, it was a Sr. Level position. I’ll shoot a video around the interview topic.... gotta shoot a kaizen video first based off a request from another subscriber. Look for your video in about 2 weeks. Thanks for the suggestion and support!

@davidmoreno1397

4 жыл бұрын

@@learnkaizen Awesome, thanks!

@learnkaizen

4 жыл бұрын

@@davidmoreno1397 I'm behind, man....trying to get some stuff worked out but your topic is on my list.

@davidmoreno1397

4 жыл бұрын

@@learnkaizen Don't worry coach, no pressure. Take your time and thanks for the message!

Chad, Just looking for some feedback or guidance. I found your website and KZread channel while looking for information on the Six Sigma ASQ certification. The videos have been really helpful. How do you communicate the benefits of real lean to a company that doesn’t want to hear it? I’ve come across some reluctance to really improve. At times, there are few resources, or the resources don’t have the required experience. Too many lean “buzz” words and not enough actual improvements. I’m just looking for another point of view. Often companies end up with a poor version of lean that fails. Thanks.

@learnkaizen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. Truly appreciate your support; watching my videos and commenting. Unfortunately, convincing leadership to practice lean is tough from the bottom - up...ideally you want leadership engaged and driving lean from the top down. That being said, I've had the best results from implementing small changes that get quick results. Take 5S for example, simple concept and it's difficult for anyone to argue that everyone needs to keep their work areas clean and organized....(don't forget to standardize)...document the before and after with pics and try to tie any improvements to time savings ($$$)....this is how I've "sold" lean in the past...5S is a fundamental. Start simple and build into more complex lean topics like VSM and Kaizen....hope this helps. If lean fails it's because leadership didn't buy into it and therefore drive it........as Lean Practitioners we can sometimes use these simple, quick improvements (like the 5S example) to convince leadership but even then we need to link the improvement to a cost savings in some way.

@artiphoria

4 жыл бұрын

@@learnkaizen Thank you Chad for answering that question as I have the same pain area while I work in a big Telecom company. I will try your strategy and hope it works out.

@learnkaizen

4 жыл бұрын

@@artiphoria It's a tough question because it depends so much on the culture you're in but you seem to be driven so...no doubt you'll succeed. Here to help!

@learnkaizen

4 жыл бұрын

Anytime...it’s never as easy as it sounds 😂 but hopefully I’ve given you enough to get started! 😊

@mattfrancis1923

4 жыл бұрын

I have been blessed to be part of a family that has a significant amount of experience in Industrial Engineering. My father worked for 40 years, my brother has worked for 30 years, and I have just over 20 years of Industrial Engineering experience. That being said, I am part of a team no matter where I go. To be honest, I was not a very good student. I consider myself average and interested in working with others to understand the underlying problems. In general, I serve others and work with others to provide valuable information to help make decisions. Observe, ask questions, gather information, modify, and repeat.I’ve worked with companies that often struggle with Lean or Six Sigma because, at times, there is no discipline. Even knowing all the documented benefits of being lean, there is still reluctance to really change. I often wonder how difficult it was for the early Industrial Engineering pioneers to get their message across. People like Fredrick Taylor, Frank and Lillian Gilbreth, and of course Taiichi Ohno. I’m sure there had to be some frustration in promoting the principles. Obviously, the goal is to stay completely positive, but frustrations do creep in. My theory is to “plant a seed”, move on the best I can, and revisit opportunities when people or managers are more open to change. The only concern is how long it takes to “get it”, and will the competition pass you by.

Does Lean still have belt levels? Which one pays more?

@learnkaizen

2 жыл бұрын

This may help. kzread.info/dash/bejne/rIyls7qxd8fecbQ.html

I have a six sigma green belt and have never once been asked about in a interview.

@learnkaizen

2 жыл бұрын

You aren't usually asked about the certification...usually, a resume will reflect results in the form of metrics. Those improved metrics are a result of experience and training. The Green Belt should be a pathway to understand and improve such metrics so they can be reflected on your resume. Not always but the training should help understand these metrics and how to use systematic, proven ways to improve those metrics...(and others) hope this helps. 🙏

I am working as engineer-2, next position I am looking for senior engineer. So I am interested to make a certification. But got confused that, which one I need to select, lean six sigma or six sigma? Please suggest. Thanks

@learnkaizen

2 жыл бұрын

If it were me I’d go with Lean six sigma.

@harshithap2033

2 жыл бұрын

@@learnkaizen thank you for quick response 😊

Would it be a bad thing to do lean instead of lean six sigma?

@learnkaizen

Ай бұрын

No! I recommend it.

@juliovelez2475

Ай бұрын

@learnkaizen thank you so much sir. Where do you think it would be best to get certified in Lean?

5 sigma?

@learnkaizen

3 жыл бұрын

?

@jsrrrmg

2 жыл бұрын

Do you mean 5S? 5S is a tool in the Lean tool box. It's separate from 6 Sigma.