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Lean Six Sigma Bursts

by Brion Hurley
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  • E144: Engaging Your Audience During Class (Teaching 101 Webinar)

    October 18, 2026 · 8 min

    In this episode, I took a segment from my October webinar within the Lean Six Sigma Ecosystem platform, and wanted to share it as an episode. In the webinar, I share some tips and tricks I've developed over my 30 years of teaching courses…

  • E143: Why LSS Leads to Better Improvements and Cost Reductions

    September 21, 2026 · 10 min

    In this episode, I took a module from the Lean Six Sigma and the Environment course, and cleaned it up with AI to make it easier to listen to (due to background noise). I discuss an overview of Lean and Six Sigma and how companies can…

  • E142: Lean Six Sigma Challenges with Sustainability

    September 13, 2026 · 8 min

    In this episode, I took a module from the Lean Six Sigma and the Environment course, and cleaned it up with AI to make it easier to listen to (due to background noise). Earlier in the course, I discussed how Lean and Six Sigma could help…

  • E141: Hidden Costs of Equipment Downtime

    July 24, 2026 · 10 min

    In this episode, I discuss a big opportunity to improve success in your manufacturing facility, reducing equipment downtime. Most people are only focused on the lost labor when equipment isn't running, but what about the lost opportunity…

  • E140: Applying Six Sigma's IPO (Inputs Process Outputs) to your Personal Life

    June 22, 2026 · 13 min

    In this episode, I discuss an important concept in Six Sigma: Y = f(x) or Y is a function of x. Y is your measured output, and X represents the inputs to your process, and the function represents the process and how the X factors relate or…

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  • E139: Six Common Types of Process Improvement Projects for Lean Six Sigma Certification

    May 17, 2026 · 14 min

    In this episode, I summarize 6 different types of projects you can use for a Lean Six Sigma certification Improve QualityReduce Speed and TimeReduce Cost and Consumption of ResourcesReduce RiskImprove Capacity and FlowImprove Experience…

  • E138: Using Employee Surveys and Paired t tests for Measuring Improvement

    May 4, 2026 · 8 min

    In this episode, I discuss a specific method for capturing process improvements using surveys, and how you can isolate the improvements so that the difference between survey participants doesn't hide the results. I also referenced a…

  • E137: Lean Six Sigma Training Simulations and Exercises

    April 6, 2026 · 11 min

    In this episode, I share a list of the simulations I use in my training classes to teach Lean and Six Sigma methods and techniques. To see the entire list, go to https://greenbeltcertification.com/lean-six-sigma-training-simulations/ If…

  • E136: Review of DMAIC Roadmap for Improvement Projects

    March 25, 2026 · 8 min

    In this episode, I share the kickoff to last week's webinar called "Green Belt Refresher using Copilot - Part 1" where I do a quick refresher of the DMAIC roadmap taught in Green and Black Belt training programs. A good refresher for those…

  • E135: Future of Six Sigma software and AI

    March 9, 2026 · 5 min

    In this episode, I share the kickoff to last week's webinar called "Green Belt Refresher using Copilot - Part 1" where I discuss the reason for the webinar, and what the current challenges are with teaching Six Sigma with different…

  • E134: Free Virtual Lean Project Program for Nonprofits

    February 5, 2026 · 3 min

    Next week on February 11th, I'll be holding a kickoff session for a training and coaching program with people who work at a nonprofit organization (or volunteer with one). The goal of the program is to teach the participant about Lean…

  • E133: Does a Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certification Boost My Salary?

    January 27, 2026 · 10 min

    This episode is from an article I wrote a few months ago in response to questions about Six Sigma certification and the impact on your salary and promotions. In summary, a Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification can lead…

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About the show

Brion Hurley from Business Performance Improvement shares his takes and thoughts on a variety of topics related to process improvement (specifically Lean and Six Sigma methods), Bursts are rapid improvement activities, so this sounded like a good word to use for these short audio clips. We'll try to keep them under 10 minutes each. Have a question? Use the Spotify app to leave us a voice message, and we might pick your question for our next episode!