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Lean Six Sigma Bursts

by Brion Hurley

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!

Latest episodes

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E145: The Importance of Your Class Setup to a Great Learner Experience (Teaching 101 Webinar)

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. I also shared another segm

Oct 25
8 min

E144: Engaging Your Audience During Class (Teaching 101 Webinar)

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 som

Oct 18
8 min

E143: Why LSS Leads to Better Improvements and Cost Reductions

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).

Sep 21
9 min

E142: Lean Six Sigma Challenges with Sustainability

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).

Sep 13
7 min

E141: Hidden Costs of Equipment Downtime

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 lab

Jul 24
10 min

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

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,

Jun 22
12 min

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

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

May 17
14 min

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

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 sur

May 4
7 min

E137: Lean Six Sigma Training Simulations and Exercises

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:

Apr 6
11 min

E136: Review of DMAIC Roadmap for Improvement Projects

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

Mar 25
8 min

E135: Future of Six Sigma software and AI

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

Mar 9
5 min

E134: Free Virtual Lean Project Program for Nonprofits

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)

Feb 5
3 min

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

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,

Jan 27
10 min

E132: Announcing free course "Applications of Lean in Healthcare"

In the ⁠Lean Six Sigma Ecosystem⁠, I have posted numerous courses over the past few months, and quite a few of them are free. If you're not aware, the adoption of Lean

Dec 17 2025
3 min

E131: The Big 3 Quality Improvement Tools for the Food and Beverage Industry

The following is the summary of the December 3rd webinar I presented called "Quality Improvement Tools for Food and Beverage Manufacturing" I just edited the webinar and

Dec 10 2025
9 min

E130: The Importance of Process Logs in Problem Solving

In this podcast, I share details about a tool that I call "Process Log" but maybe you've heard it called something else. It's an approach to documenting changes, observa

Oct 22 2025
6 min

E129: History of Lean (part of new LSS White Belt course)

In this podcast, I share a module from the new Lean Six Sigma White Belt course I have recently released for free on the LeanSixSigmaEcosystem.com platform. This module

Oct 16 2025
9 min

E128: TQM at the State of Iowa began in 1992?

In this podcast, I share one of the articles I found from October 1992 about a government efficiency program at the State of Iowa, called Total Quality Government. I rea

Sep 23 2025
12 min

E127: What is Lean Coffee and Unconferences?

In this podcast, I share a short presentation I gave about the concept of Lean Coffee this week. It is an informal meeting structure where participants brainstorm topics

Sep 4 2025
7 min

E126: Intro to Nonparametric Statistics (Part 2 of 2)

In this podcast, I share the second section of a course I'm creating for ⁠Lean Six Sigma Ecosystem⁠ called "Nonparametric Statistics" Nonparametrics are an alternative w

Aug 18 2025
5 min

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