Discussions

Six Problems with Six-Sigma

Charlie — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:29:14 +0000

I have taken the liberty of consolidating David C. Crosby’s provocative six part series on Six-Sigma into one heading (with six sub-heading) under the DISCUSSIONS tab

Each discussion area will have its own sub-page. When you “mouse over” the Discussion Fourm Tab, a pop-down will list the active forums. Highlight and click of the Forum of interest. ====================================================

When you mouse over the “Discussion Forms Tab“, a pop-down will list the active forums of which the QMS discussion is the current forum. Highlight the QMS Discussion and left-click to enter.

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For Openers, to generate interest, here is an abstract of the 6-part series:

Six Problems I have with Six Sigma
by David C. Crosby
November 23, 2009

Source: http://bit.ly/amd9zv

The popularity of the Six Sigma program is truly amazing. An idea that started by extending the routine process capability study from plus and minus four sigma to six sigma has spawned a miniature industry. Software, training, books, lectures, magazine article, consulting, advertising, certification and on and on. An entire methodology has developed; it is truly astonishing. Some people are making a lot of good living practicing Six Sigma, however I seriously doubt if many defects have been prevented.

It’s no secret that I don’t care for the Six Sigma idea. If you read my articles or books (my latest is The Zero Defects Option), I’m up front about it. However, if Six Sigma is what you want to do, it’s your option. As Nike says: “Just Do It.” If it pleases your boss or your customer, it would be foolish not to do it to do it.

I have big problems with the Six Sigma approach, and would not recommend it to anyone. Let me tell you why. If I’m wrong, maybe some Six Sigma belt-person will help me understand where I’m going wrong. This blog will take place in six parts, where I will tell you the six problems I have with Six Sigma.

35 Explosive Examples of High Speed Photography

Charlie — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:18:16 +0000

Some excellent examples of Hi-SpeedPhotography _ just follow the link below

@nicholaspatten: 35 Explosive Examples of High Speed Photography. http://bit.ly/b17gb4 Outstanding Pics

The Apple iPad’s future shock

Charlie — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:05:10 +0000

Thought provoking blog regarding the iPad introduction on 1/27/2010 @onlyapplenews: MacWorld: The iPad’s future shock http://bit.ly/9sJG0L

Starting 2010

Charlie — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:22:23 +0000

** Welcome to 2010 **
Finally getting caught up; wrapping-up a very interesting project, completing a formal paper for submission, and finishing a myriad of those to-dos that breed in dark corners of my scheduling calendar.

The 2000’s was a bad decade, here’s infographic proof:

The Lost Decade http://su.pr/1zMmIl

Happy New Year

Charlie — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:36:08 +0000

Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better person.
~ Benjamin Franklin

Educational Retooling

Charlie — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:13:14 +0000

I gave a presentation to the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce on “Educational Retooling the Educational Skill Set” For the talking points on the presentation, see the “DISCUSSION FORUM TAB” above.

We welcome your review and comments!

The talking points were moved to the “DISCUSSION FORUM” tab to clean up the header menu

Reinventing the MBA

Charlie — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:08:37 +0000

Just picked up this tweet from Fast Company; Reinventing the MBA: 4 Reasons to Mix Business With… Design Thinking http://bit.ly/2MXsZr

I am in the middle of teaching an Operations & Production Management class and this article brings some fresh thinking into the world of OSM. Short, but great read!

Update on class schedule

Charlie — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:50:38 +0000

My class schedule changed and is now Mon — Wed — Thu– Fri. We elected to split the Fri class into two sessions.

Having a great time, but will have a better understanding in 4 weeks when mid-term exams roll around.

Classes start on Friday 10/16

Charlie — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:58:16 +0000

Facility meetings all this week. My first class starting Friday 10/16, then next week the schedule is Monday, Wednesday & Friday until December 18th.

Really looking forward to teaching again!

Getting Ready for Fall Term 2009

Charlie — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:13:28 +0000

Getting ready to teach two classes; One on “Principles of Management” and the second examining “Operations & Supply Management” for the Fall Term starting mid-Oct 2009