Revisiting the DMAIC Stage-Gate Process

DMAIC Stage-Gate Process

The DMAIC framework, with its Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control phases, is the most common method used in Six Sigma projects.  Most Green Belts (GBs) and Black Belts (BBs) are trained to execute Six Sigma projects using this framework.   Following the DMAIC steps, the project team can think rigorously and approach the problem… Continue reading Revisiting the DMAIC Stage-Gate Process

Capabilities of Future Leaders

What capabilities are required for future leaders in life sciences? How can organizations develop such leaders? A recent McKinsey article, Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders in Life Sciences, addresses this exact question. Using data from their 2017 survey on leadership development in life sciences, the authors illustrated the gaps and opportunities and presented five critical skills. Adaptive… Continue reading Capabilities of Future Leaders