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Patrick Spagon, Ph.D.

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Patrick Spagon, Ph.D.

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    Patrick Spagon, Ph.D. started the topic Implementing Six Sigma at a Financial Institution in the forum Deployment 6 years, 11 months ago

    Richard Pennington, former Senior Business Consultant, and currently AVP, Process Optimization-Phone Channel Operations at Toronto Dominion (TD) Bank discusses why TD implemented Six Sigma, their Service Quality Pilot, and the lessons learned.

    Using Lean Six Sigma to Generate a Consistent Customer Experience

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    Patrick Spagon, Ph.D. started the topic Applying Lean in Pharmacies in the forum Lean Tools 6 years, 11 months ago

    Derek Novak, MBB, and now Division VP, and Chief Operating Officer at Mercy Medical ACO, discusses the Lean tools and their Lean journey in Mercy Medical Center’s Pharmacy, challenges and lessons learned, and the preparation for your Lean application.

    Lean in Pharmacies – The Journey not the Destination

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    Patrick Spagon, Ph.D. started the topic Waste Free Manufacturing at Brunswick – A Lean Six Sigma Case Study in the forum Lean Tools 6 years, 11 months ago

    Nancy Twisselman, former Life Fitness LSS Master BB and Thomas Smith, former Life Fitness LSS BB at Brunswick discuss Brunswick’s approach to Lean Six Sigma, focusing on Waste Free Manufacturing.

    Getting Fit and Keeping Lean: A Lean Six Sigma Success Story

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    Patrick Spagon, Ph.D. started the topic TRIZ (The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving) in the forum Six Sigma Tools 6 years, 11 months ago

    TRIZ is an important methodology for creating and implementing innovative approaches to problems.

    Basic TRIZ (The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving)

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    Patrick Spagon, Ph.D. started the topic Learn the Importance of Design For Six Sigma at Seagate in the forum Six Sigma Tools 6 years, 11 months ago

    Learn of the importance of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) at Seagate, their transition to DFSS, and how it was coupled with Six Sigma DMAIC from Stephen Genheimer, former VP for Six Sigma.

    According to Stephen, the integration of the four following key elements account for the successful deployment of DFSS:

    • Requirements Management
    • Systems Eng…[Read more]

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    Patrick Spagon, Ph.D. started the topic Should a Black Belt be a full time role in an organization? in the forum Black Belts 6 years, 11 months ago

    Some organizations require Black Belts to be full time. Others only have Black Belts perform those functions part-time. What should be the determining factors for whether it is a full time or part-time assignment?

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    Patrick Spagon, Ph.D. started the topic Mentoring after Training in the forum Become a Mentor or Request a Mentor 6 years, 11 months ago

    Training is only part of the equation. Mentoring beyond training offers many benefits.

    Lean Six Sigma and Mentoring

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    Patrick Spagon, Ph.D. started the topic How to Optimize Lean Six Sigma Mentoring Programs in the forum Become a Mentor or Request a Mentor 6 years, 11 months ago

    How to Optimize Lean Six Sigma Mentoring Programs to Boost ROI

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    Patrick Spagon, Ph.D. started the topic How important is a Yellow Belt Certificate? in the forum Yellow Belts 6 years, 11 months ago

    Many organizations offer Yellow Belt certification. How important is it for an individual to attain a Yellow Belt certificate?

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    Patrick Spagon, Ph.D. started the topic What are some Green Belt projects for an HR Organization? in the forum Green Belts 6 years, 11 months ago

    Human Resource departments are a service oriented organization. What Green Belt projects would be suitable for them?

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