Resources for Operational Excellence

Modeling Risk with Confidence Using Monte Carlo Simulation

What’s the probability your plan works? Discover how Monte Carlo simulation models risk and predicts outcomes. Free 1-hour webinar.

Creating a Common Language for Continuous Improvement

Jargon in continuous improvement can divide teams instead of uniting them. Learn how using plain language creates shared understanding and drives improvement across industries.

Good Lean Six Sigma Projects Start with Good Problem Statements

A great Lean Six Sigma project starts with a problem worth solving. In this 1-hour webinar, we’ll show you how to write clear, actionable problem statements, pick projects that matter to the business, and steer clear of common traps that lead to stalled results.

Quality Time Podcast: Empathy Meets Efficiency with April Thomas

Most Lean Six Sigma professionals don't start their careers as hospice social workers, but April Thomas did. She explains her grief-informed approach to change management and why psychological safety affects data quality. She also discusses how to recognize change fatigue and what riding a motorcycle taught her about continuous improvement. Yes, motorcycles and Lean Six Sigma. This conversation actually makes perfect sense.

Quality Time Podcast: Making Conference Connections That Count with Brent Godwin

Earlier this year, Brent Godwin of The Lubrizol Corporation attended MoreSteam’s Best Practices for Operational Excellence Conference (BP4OpX) for the very first time. Now, Brent joins the show to talk about his experiences at the conference! Brent and Dan talk about networking opportunities, fresh ideas for speeding up Lean Six Sigma projects, and what makes BP4OpX genuinely different.

Quality Time Podcast: Keep Asking Why with Eric Olsen

On this episode of Quality Time with MoreSteam, Dan reconnects with Eric Olsen to talk about building lean communities from the ground up and the challenges of scaling improvement initiatives. Eric also describes his hands-on approach to teaching the Green Belt curriculum at Cal Poly. For teams looking to get started with Lean, Eric suggests starting with simple questions to help nurture a culture of continuous improvement. Plus, get ready to take sides in the ultimate butter storage debate!