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📣 Have you registered for our August webinar yet? 📣 Round out your summer on a high note with an exciting new webinar hosted by Master Black Belt, Kevin Keller! Join us on August 14th for "Exploring the Power of Response Surface Methodology." This 1-hour webinar will scratch the surface of Response Surface Methodology and demonstrate its use in enhancing product performance, improving manufacturing efficiency, and making data-driven decisions with confidence. Kevin will guide you through how experiments can be designed to be efficient and uncover the optimal conditions for your response variables with the least amount of resources. Check out the event link below to register today! #responsesurfacemethodology #optimization #statisticaltechnique #freewebinar

🎙 New podcast episode alert! 🎙 In this episode, Ken Robinette of MoreSteam joins the show! Ken is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, a former high school quarterback, and the Vice President of Business Development at MoreSteam. His expertise in process improvement and leadership skills have enabled him to drive innovation across all aspects of his career. During this conversation, you'll gain valuable insights into leadership dynamics, effective coaching methods, and the art of recognizing pivotal influencers within organizations. So, take a moment to unwind, grab a drink or some game day food, and settle in for an enlightening episode ahead! Check out episode eight of Quality Time with Moresteam, "Tailgating and Problem-Solving with Ken Robinette" below, or listen wherever you get your podcasts. #leadership #qualitytimepodcast #tailgates #operationalexcellence https://lnkd.in/g3ryq4Ew

Our society loves to fixate on “the glamorous;” athletes competing in sports, fashion models walking the runway, and Hollywood celebrities attending endless award shows. However, it’s the “unglamorous tasks” like growing food, building infrastructure, and maintaining systems — that are vital for sustaining our daily lives. Lately it seems there has been a shift in focus on these decidedly less “exciting” activities.  As a result, this neglect of operational excellence is leading to a significant decline in product and service quality across many industries. Ultimately, the call to action comes down to knowing what to do and knowing we want to do it. Discover why romanticizing glamorous activities is becoming detrimental to essential societal functions in our latest blog, “In Praise of Unglamorous Activities,” and share it with those who appreciate the unsung heroes who keep our world running. #essentialservices #businessleadership #operationalexcellence

It's not too early to start planning your Fall educational calendar! Please join me Monday, October 28th, at The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) Conference in Atlanta, GA for InBox, the Lean Office Workshop. Learn how to reduce the complexity in your translational processes. #AME #LeanOffice #ContinuousImprovement

Last week we held our second MoreSteam Summer Cookout of the summer! The competition has been heating up as the teams take their turn composing a creative yet tasty array of dishes for the office to enjoy. The second team of the series, “Nick Steffanni and The Food Makers” consisted of, of course, Nick Steffanni, as well as Chelsey Cassady, Ken Robinette, Gabriel Turk, and Mel Coyle, who served up a wide variety of appetizing dishes such as: 🥒 Zucchini Galette 🎂 Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake w/ Pistachios and Mint 🍗 Smoked Gyro-Style Chicken 🥗 Mediterranean Cous-Cous Salad 🥬 Classic Greek Salad 🫑 Roasted Summer Veggies 🥔 Lemon Roasted Potatoes 🍹 Negronis At the end of the Summer, one of the five teams will win a prize for having the best team name, dish, and theme. Cheers to a delicious competition! #companyculture #operationalexcellence #summerbarbecue

🎙️ New podcast episode alert!🎙 In this episode, Dan Swartwout and Alan D. Goodman, MBA continue the conversation from the previous episode. Alan is the Instructional Chair for Quality Engineering & Technology at Milwaukee Area Technical College He is also a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, a consultant and public speaker, and an award-winning baker. What makes Alan one of the most fascinating people in the Lean space? In this episode, Alan and Dan talk about Alan's introduction to Lean, using Lean in businesses of all sizes, including small businesses, and Alan's work teaching Lean principles to children. Check out episode seven, "Alan Goodman's Many Championship Seasons (Part 2)" below, or listen wherever you get your podcasts. And if you didn't get a chance to catch part one of this episode, head to the Podcasts Home page on our site and give it a listen! #qualitytimepodcast #qualityprofessionals #operationalexcellence

Curious about what your role as a Green Belt vs. a Black Belt would look like? When an organization establishes a culture of continuous improvement, it’s imperative that everyone adopt a problem-solving mindset. And if you’re pursuing a belt of any level, you’re embracing the culture of change and contributing to the bigger picture. Figuring out which belt level is right for you essentially comes down to where your interests align and where you feel your skills would best fit into the operation. Check out our latest blog, “Lean Six Sigma Green Belt vs. Black: Defining the Difference,” and pass it on to someone who might be thinking about which belt level they should pursue! #greenbelt #blackbelt #operationalexcellence

This month's #newsletter shares our latest podcast episode, info on our latest webinar, an opportunity to learn about our Lean simulation, Inbox, and more. Loving these newsletters and want to receive them even sooner? Head to our website and subscribe to get them sent straight to your inbox! #operationalexcellence #continuousimprovement #processimprovement

Last week we kicked off the MoreSteam Summer Cookout Series! This Summer, five teams will work together and take turns serving the rest of the office a homemade lunch. The first team, The Six Sigma Squad, comprised of Michaela Collins, Emily Dearring, Peg Pennington, Alison Smith, Kathy Siegrist, CPA, and Ally Siegrist, served a healthy Lean Lunch with delicious dishes like: 🍅 Process Modeling Caprese Skewers  🥧 Pie Chart Fruit Pizza  🥒 Value-Added Zucchini & Yellow Squash  🍮 Green Belt Pistachio Pudding 🍟 Root Cause Analysis Sweet Potato Fries  🍔 Lean Turkey Burgers At the end of the Summer, one of the five teams will win a prize for having the best team name, dish, and theme. Cheers to a delicious competition! #companyculture #operationalexcellence #summerbarbecue

We have not one, but THREE new Master Black Belts! Congratulations to Robert Soler, Ihab Seoudi, and Daniel Hornstein on their recent Master Black Belt certifications! They have all worked extremely hard to earn their certifications and all of us here at MoreSteam could not be more proud. We’re so grateful to have witnessed their passion for continuous improvement and look forward to hearing about even more good work in this new chapter. The world needs more problem solvers like you all. Thank you for being a part of the MBB program and sharing your journey, Robert, Ihab, and Daniel! #masterblackbelt #leancertification #continuousimprovement