It’s March 31, 2020. In the past 3 months, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed the world we live in. As the virus spreads around the globe, everyone is anxiously watching the latest statistics on confirmed cases and deaths attributed to the disease in various regions. With the latest technology, timely data is more accessible… Continue reading What Does the Data Tell Us?
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Six Sigma Project Management
Six Sigma projects are different from traditional projects in one important aspect – the solution or the path to success is unknown at the start. In contrast, building a new house, for example, is typically a project with a known path. Its time, budget, and resources can be planned with reasonable accuracy. While there is… Continue reading Six Sigma Project Management
Setting SMART Goals
Recently I had conversations with several people on different occasions about effective goal setting. It is a common practice to use Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART) as criteria to create goals. However, using SMART goals for effective management or decision making is not as simple as it appears. For example, “improve product ABC… Continue reading Setting SMART Goals