Lean Six Sigma Bursts

Brion Hurley from Business Performance Improvement shares his takes and thoughts on a variety of topics related to process improvement (specifically Lean and Six Sigma methods), Bursts are rapid improvement activities, so this sounded like a good word to use for these short audio clips. We'll try to keep them under 10 minutes each. Have a question? Use the Spotify app to leave us a voice message, and we might pick your question for our next episode!

Lean Six Sigma Bursts is a business podcast hosted by Brion Hurley, with 143 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Brion Hurley hosts Lean Six Sigma Bursts, a business show with 143 episodes published.

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  Episode #142

  E142: Lean Six Sigma Challenges with Sustainability

  Sep 13, 20268 minS1

  In this episode, I took a module from the Lean Six Sigma and the Environment course, and cleaned it up with AI to make it easier to listen to (due to background noise). Earlier in the course, I discussed how Lean and Six Sigma could help reduce environmental impacts, sometimes without even trying. However, there are reasons why these impacts are overlooked in improvement methods, which I explain in this clip. The course will be available at LeanSixSigmaEcosystem.com in the next month or so. Learn more about BPI Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to access free courses and templates, or upgrade for premium content and coaching programs Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.biz-pi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about me and my consulting firm Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://greenbeltcertification.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn how to get Lean, Green Belt or Black Belt training and certification for you or your organization

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  Episode #141

  E141: Hidden Costs of Equipment Downtime

  Jul 24, 202610 minS1

  In this episode, I discuss a big opportunity to improve success in your manufacturing facility, reducing equipment downtime. Most people are only focused on the lost labor when equipment isn't running, but what about the lost opportunity to produce valuable products that could be sold to a customer? If you're looking for a good improvement project, collecting data on your downtime and calculating these costs might uncover a potential project you can work on. Learn more about BPI Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to access free courses and templates, or upgrade for premium content and coaching programs Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.biz-pi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about me and my consulting firm Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://greenbeltcertification.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn how to get Lean, Green Belt or Black Belt training and certification for you or your organization

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  Episode #140

  E140: Applying Six Sigma's IPO (Inputs Process Outputs) to your Personal Life

  Jun 22, 202613 minS1

  In this episode, I discuss an important concept in Six Sigma: Y = f(x) or Y is a function of x. Y is your measured output, and X represents the inputs to your process, and the function represents the process and how the X factors relate or impact the Y. Another way to state it is Inputs (X), Processes (Function) and Outputs (Y) or IPO. I explain how this concept can be used when thinking through your own personal improvement journey. What are your inputs, processes and outputs. If you don't like how one of the outputs is performing (relationships, weight, health, income, etc), then what processes and inputs need to change. Listen to the episode to learn more. If you'd like the graphic I mentioned, send me an email at brion@biz-pi.com Learn more about BPI Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to access free courses and templates, or upgrade for premium content and coaching programs Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.biz-pi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about me and my consulting firm Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://greenbeltcertification.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn how to get Lean, Green Belt or Black Belt training and certification for you or your organization

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  Episode #139

  E139: Six Common Types of Process Improvement Projects for Lean Six Sigma Certification

  May 17, 202614 minS1

  <p>In this episode, I summarize 6 different types of projects you can use for a Lean Six Sigma certification</p>Improve QualityReduce Speed and TimeReduce Cost and Consumption of ResourcesReduce RiskImprove Capacity and FlowImprove Experience and Satisfaction Ratings<p><br></p><p>I also share examples of each across 4 industries: Manufacturing, Office, Government and Healthcare</p><p><br></p><p>You can also read about these 6 types by going to https://greenbeltcertification.com/2026/05/17/common-types-of-process-improvement-projects-for-lean-and-six-sigma-certification-programs/</p><p><br></p><p>I also mentioned that there are a long list of project ideas by industry and department, which can be found at...

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  Episode #138

  E138: Using Employee Surveys and Paired t tests for Measuring Improvement

  May 4, 20268 minS1

  <p>In this episode, I discuss a specific method for capturing process improvements using surveys, and how you can isolate the improvements so that the difference between survey participants doesn't hide the results. </p><p><br></p><p>I also referenced a similar survey I conducted (Episode 77), where I shared the survey results at a company after implementing a daily huddle.</p><p>You can check out episode #77 from June 2023 at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e77-client-survey-shows-daily-huddles-improve-communication/id1529478357?i=1000615545292</p><p>Learn more about BPI</p>Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to access free courses and templates, or upgrade for premium content and coaching...

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