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New Product Development is constantly under pressure to get projects done faster – to shorten the development schedule. Making the analogy from basketball to engineering projects, if you want to play fast – you are going to have to live with turn overs. Similarly with engineering, you are going to experience some bumps in the road when trying to create a speed record. [Read more…]
Six Sigma has been a business improvement idea for several years now. Debate has existed for some time if the concepts apply to Research and Development. This video breaks down the debate into simple terms. The answer – yes, but not always. Find out why! [Read more…]
Transformations are useful techniques. Why and how would you use them? The selection process is important, as a well justified choice improves decision making and communication. [Read more…]
Our training provides experience with practical application, including team building and economic considerations. This testimony captures those experiences. Would you benefit from this training approach? [Read more…]
Early in engineering, it seemed the purpose was to create products that made life easier. But eventually, I started to wonder – does that make life better? This video discusses that contradiction. [Read more…]
People claim a trend in selfish people. But what is selfish? In work and in basketball? The answer may catch you off guard! But it has proven to be true. [Read more…]
What does it take to be competitive in New Product Development? We have created speed records in several industries. Our research has shown where the advantages lie, and how to do it. [Read more…]
How can I tell when I have a situation that could benefit from Design of Experiments? What if and what else are two phrases that indicate a need for additional information and knowledge. This video provides a simulated scenario to understand how that may happen. [Read more…]
We offer three main services – projects, program management and training. This video illustrates the typical progression of service use through a case study. Don’t be afraid to skip ahead in the process! [Read more…]
Evolutionary operations is an approach to design of experiments that is not commonly known. Where can it apply? May it be useful in your situation? [Read more…]
People are drawn to use of the blocking feature in Design of Experiments quite often. My experience shows that it is overused. This video explains my rationale. [Read more…]
A fun look about test planning. It has shaped how I look at the topic and how I perform my work. I hope you enjoy it! [Read more…]
Root Cause Analysis is different than “problem solving.” It is highly visible with money on the table. How can you approach it? How can you be successful? This video gives some fundamentals of my approach. [Read more…]
Conflict is a normal part of living. Do you consider it a positive or a negative? Communication helps, but so does the perspective that you take. This video discusses it from a New Product Development and from a sports point of view. [Read more…]
When doing training, some will focus only on the tools. However, in our approach we focus on 3 things. It is the people, process and tools. In that order. If you would like to improve your systems and tool usage, we can create a plan to execute with you. And we can make it a reality. [Read more…]