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Intro

Episode 6

Great to see growing sign ups each week. Please do share this with colleagues and on social media. Been a truly busy week organising 2 big events. Don't forget to share your content with us if you think it is useful to the improvement community. Hope you enjoy this episode and do sign up to our event.

News

Town halls harvest millions of personal details including if you're being unfaithful or in debt

Never sure how true any media story is and this is no exception but it does meet the news criteria. Judge for yourself.

Events

This is our first event and there are some amazing sessions and social events planned. You really do not want to miss this. Sign up to be notified of the events especially the virtual Christmas do.

Lean

Statistical Tools - Catalyst Consulting

I hosted an ICIPS event this week with a session by Catalyst Consulting. Here are some online free statistical tools for Lean Six Sigma.

DMAIC - The 5 Phases of Lean Six Sigma | GoLeanSixSigma.com

DMAIC is the problem-solving approach that drives Lean Six Sigma. It’s a five-phase method—Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control—for improving existing process problems with unknown causes. DMAIC is based on the Scientific Method and it’s pronounced “duh-may-ik.” Read on

Why Lean Canvas vs Business Model Canvas? | by Ash Maurya | Love the Problem

I often get asked why I created a different adaptation from the original Business Model Canvas by Alex Osterwalder. Lately, this question has bubbled up in frequency which is why I decided to take the time to outline the thought process that went into creating Lean Canvas. Read more

How to succeed with lean programs

A great article from Bruno Pesec. I have been lucky enough to be trained by Bruno and to do a webinar with him. Have a look at this article and some of the other great resources here.

Design Thinking

Using Design Thinking to Create Culture Change - Innovation Training | Design Thinking Workshops

This article has been written to help anyone responsible for, or planning, to drive culture change in their organisation. We believe that Design Thinking offers a unique toolset to achieve this article was created to share our thoughts around how to apply these tools and mindsets.

Continuous Improvement

Continuous Business Improvement Strategy - A Quick Guide

Businesses are always looking for ways to improve their practices. The history of industry is rife with examples of companies that once were at the zenith of success only to find themselves usurped by hungry competition.

Best Continuous Improvement Software | We are Lean and Agile

What is the best Continuous Improvement Software? Have a look at our blog to consider the features you may be looking for in a CI system.

Ideas

How to shine in a business analyst job interview | BCS

Some tips from BCS on how to impress in a Business Analyst interview.

Mapping Cynefin to the GDS agile delivery phases | by sanjaypoyzer | Medium

Cynefin is a topic I have not fully understood or studied. I have seen Dave Snowden at MapCamp and have nothing but respect for him. This article is a good way in.

Video

To Sell Is Human Video Overview | Daniel H. Pink

This is a great book detailing how selling is part of so many of our roles these days even if we don't recognise it. Have a look at this short overview video.