discussion post 864
*********Question 1–Share with the class any experiences you have with process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, total quality management, or others. Did you find it an effective process? How could it be improved? If you have no experience with process improvement, discuss how lean concepts could be incorporated where you work or used to work.
Process improvement and knowing your customers are keys to the Six Sigma process. Six Sigma measures are never “static.†They are dynamic.
Please check out the youtube video “Six Sigma In Plain Englishâ€
Lean is about creating more value for the organization by eliminating activities that are considered waste. Please check out the the youtube “Introduction to Lean Six Sigma Methodology “ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXRvMAHm8MY
*******Question2— In keeping with the scenario in the lectures throughout the course, consider the following: After serving Higher Education, Inc. for 40 years as their environmental health and safety manager, you have decided to retire. You have 80 work hours to bring your replacement up to date on all of the emergency safety and health (EH&S) programs and processes you have been guiding the past four decades. Based on what you have learned in the course so far, give a brief explanation of the top three “watch-outs” when it comes to workers’ compensation. What do you think are the top three items this new manager needs to be watchful? They can be positive or negative, but focus on the three major items that should be of primary importance for the next EH&S manager in your opinion.