Reap the Rewards of Investing in Your Culture

Shifting the problem-solving culture of a company starts with a successful introduction to problem-solving techniques. Learn how Best Buy expands awareness of Continuous Improvement with its Introduction to Lean Six Sigma course. Also hear about how Best Buy is reaping the benefits of expanded knowledge of LSS, leadership development and talent identification.

Take-aways:

» Overview of Lean Six Sigma Introduction to Continuous Improvement course
» Benefits of a LSS Introductory learning session
» Key course learnings

Testimonials from this 2011 Retail Forum for Process Excellence presentation:

"Excellent - I appreciate the open exchange of information. Very relevant!"

"Good way to get excited about growing education for the organization!"

"Great information and introduction to Lean and Six Sigma - impressive!"

 "Good presentation! Good to see what Best Buy is doing."

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense in partnership with the Performance Improvement Council. Join 1,000 senior Defense officials, Federal Government leaders, Service leaders, Deployment leaders and Transformation leaders from all branches and agencies to learn more about enterprise-wide initiatives.

iSixSigma's Best of the Best Webinar Series

Applying SPC Concepts to Better Understand Systems Delivery Performance

Presented by Shannon Coursey, Manager of Process Improvement, Milliman Care Guidelines

Shannon will be sharing about utilizing a combination of SPC concepts to indentify how projects are performing. In addition, a rich set of data is captured, which is all compiled to tell a holistic “story.” These stories are utilized to prioritize improvement efforts, identify focus areas/quick hits, improve estimates, and more.

Take-aways:

» Don’t get caught up in perfect data – use what you know and what you have to point you in the right direction
» When getting analysis paralysis, bring yourself back to the core of what Six Sigma/Lean are about and remember to use common sense
» While the presentation is about systems delivery, anyone who has an interest in applying these concepts non-traditionally will relate

Testimonials from this 2011 Retail Forum for Process Excellence presentation:

"Very good job at simplifying a complex subject!"

"Great info - had examples!"

"Another great presentation!"

"Good topic, discussion and application."

 "Good conversation about the importance of culture!"     

iSixSigma's Best of the Best Webinar Series

MoneyGram's Transformation from a Functional Organization to a Process Management Organization

Presented by Mandy Spiess, Program Director of Process Improvement, MoneyGram International

The recording from this session will be available for purchase soon!

MoneyGram International has begun the effort of transforming its fundamental business model from a series of disparate and fragmented functional silos to more streamlined global processes focused on the customer. This presentation provides an overview of this effort including tools and strategies being implemented and obstacles faced during this challenging time.

Take-aways:

» Challenges and strategies in transforming to a process focused business
» Integrating business process and IT initiatives to maximize synergies
» Sustaining and embedding change in the organizational culture

Testimonials from this 2011 Retail Forum for Process Excellence presentation:

"Nice job! Amazing results!"

"Very good presentation - nice content on challenges and quick wins. Good application to others."

"What a huge amount of work in a short period of time! Very knowledgeable and relevant!"

"Incredible progress and structure in a short time. The results were great to see!"

Join us in Houston for the third annual iSixSigma Live! Energy Forum for Process Excellence! This event is for business professionals who want to drive process excellence initiatives and process improvement projects at their organizations. This Energy Forum focuses on the processes and tools that help you maximize operational effectiveness.

Enterprise Project Portfolio Management or EPPM is the practice of taking a more integrated and tops-down approach to managing all-project intensive work and resources across the enterprise. This contrasts with separate functional and supporting technology silos to manage IT, product development, process improvement and other business-driven enterprise initiatives and programs. Please join deployment leader Jeff Martin, as he describes EPPM efforts and results to-date at W.R. Grace. Specifically, Jeff will address EPPM:

• Strategic goals
• Target benefits
• Implementation challenges
• Technology Infrastructure

 Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Grace is a premier specialty chemicals and materials company noted for experienced people, global reach and strong customer relationships. It was founded in 1854 and has more than 6,400 employees in operations which span over 40 countries. Annual sales exceeded $2.5 billion in its last fiscal year.  

The Retail Forum for Process Excellence will gather business leaders and operational experts who are improving their organization's operations. The agenda for this event is based on input from a conference Advisory Panel, as well as research and project case studies from the real world of process excellence. 

 Please join Brenda Comisar, Lean Six Sigma Business Results Manager at Xerox, for a hands-on system's demonstration of business results validation and sharing. Brenda will demonstrate how Xerox uses the Instantis EnterpriseTrack project and portfolio management system to manage finances and reporting for their global process improvement program. This Webinar will be organized into two parts. The first segment will focus on the financial input processes including data entry and workflow, financial validation and "snapshots."  The second segment will focus on financial outputs including summary and benefit reporting, communication and operational reports. Xerox first deployed EnterpriseTrack in 2003 and has used it to report on the financial impact of over 8,000 projects involving over 25,000 users of the system. 

Please join Brett Warland, PolyOne’s Global Director of Process Excellence, as he describes how Lean Six Sigma was the catalyst for a remarkable turnaround strategy.

This is the premier event for Lean Six Sigma practitioners around the world. This Summit and Awards will highlight only those companies and individuals who truly understand how to achieve breakthrough results, and organizations and individuals will be recognized for these accomplishments.

This iSixSigma Live! event will unite and strengthen the Washington, DC area community of business process improvement leaders at all levels.

This iSixSigma Live! event will unite and strengthen the Phoenix-area community of business process improvement leaders at all levels.

This iSixSigma Live! event will unite and strengthen the Seattle-area community of business process improvement leaders at all levels.

This year, the best attributes will be combined into an annual event – the 2010 DoD Performance Symposium. Join more than 500 senior Defense officials, Federal Government leaders, Service leaders, Deployment leaders and Transformation leaders from all branches and agencies to learn more about enterprise-wide initiatives and network not only within your department, but across the DoD and with other government agency colleagues.

Join us in Houston for the second annual iSixSigma Live! Energy Forum for Process Excellence! This event is for business professionals who want to drive process excellence initiatives and process improvement projects at their organizations. This Energy Forum focuses on the processes and tools that help you maximize operational effectiveness.

This is the premier event for Lean Six Sigma practitioners around the world. This Summit and Awards will highlight only those companies and individuals who truly understand how to achieve breakthrough results, and organizations and individuals will be recognized for these accomplishments. Space is limited to 300. Sign up today!

At the second annual DoD Breakthrough Convention, more than 500 Lean Six Sigma and performance improvement leaders from across the Department of Defense will gather at the National Conference Center for an iSixSigma-produced convention. The Deputy Secretary of Defense, Deputy Secretaries, Deployment Leaders, and Transformation leaders will join to share breakthrough performance results over the course of this three-day conference.

Watch Michael Marx and Brad Hopper present iSixSigma answers to Salary Questions.

At the second annual DoD CPI Symposium, more than 500 Lean Six Sigma and process improvement leaders from across the Department of Defense will gather at the National Conference Center for an iSixSigma-produced symposium. The Deputy Secretary of Defense, Deputy Secretaries, Deployment Leaders, and Transformation leaders will join to achieve breakthrough results over the course of this two-day conference.

Join us in Houston for the iSixSigma Live! Energy Forum for Process Excellence! This event is for business professionals who want to drive process excellence initiatives and process improvement projects at their organizations. This Energy Forum focuses on the processes and tools that help you maximize operational effectiveness.

This is the premier event for Lean Six Sigma practitioners around the world. This Summit and Awards will highlight only those companies and individuals who truly understand how to achieve breakthrough results, and organizations and individuals will be recognized for these accomplishments. Space is limited to 300. Sign up today!

By invitation-only, the top 300 Lean Six Sigma and Business Transformation Leaders from across the Department of Defense will gather in Washington D.C. for an iSixSigma-produced conference. The Deputy Secretary of Defense, Deputy Secretaries, Deployment Leaders, and Transformation leaders will join to achieve breakthrough results over the course of this two-day conference.

Join us for the iSixSigma Live! Social & Networking Party in Denver on September 25, 2008. Show up ready to network, meet local Lean, Six Sigma and quality professionals and have a great time. It's an open bar with heavy appetizers! And no cover charge thanks to our sponsor, BMGI!

This iSixSigma Live! event will unite and strengthen the Seattle-area community of business process improvement leaders at all levels.