“What’s Your Problem?”
A PMI Quality COP Book Review
With Kicab Castaneda-Mendez
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EdmontonPM
Dec 10
Live Webinar December 18th, 2013 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
Duration: 1 hour webinar Credits: 1 PDU Category A – Free PDU
Sponsored by: PMI Quality CoP® (REP #S019)
PMI® Quality Community of Practice: Our mission is to increase members understanding of Project Management Quality by exploring the Quality Processes as defined in the PMBOK and encouraging members to network by sharing experiences, knowledge and tools.
Book Description :
Typically, root cause analysis is taught by explaining a variety of tools that require users to gain considerable experience before being able to apply them correctly in the proper settings. In What’s Your Problem? Identifying and Solving the Five Types of Process Problems the book simplifies process problem solving and outlines specific techniques to help you identify the various types of process problems and solve them effectively and efficiently.
Arguing that there are only five types of process problems, the book explains that the Six Sigma methodology—define, measure, analyze, improve, control (DMAIC)—can be vastly simplified for learning, applying, teaching, and mentoring.
It identifies the five types of process problems and describes how to solve them using a three-step procedure:
- Identify the type of problem
- Find the root cause
- Address the root cause
Describing how to maximize ROI for Lean Six Sigma initiatives, the book:
- Facilitates the application of Lean and Six Sigma principles to both self-learning and teaching others process improvement
- Identifies techniques that can shorten the time it takes to complete projects, reduce documentation of projects, and increase overall understanding of your projects
Outlining proven approaches for seamlessly integrating Lean and Six Sigma methodologies with learning and teaching process improvement, the book will help to improve your courses so that participants acquire essential skills quicker and at lower costs. For the self-initiated, this book will get you identifying and solving the two most common process problems within hours, rather than days or weeks.
The book can be purchased here:
- What’s Your Problem? Identifying and Solving the Five Types of Process Problems and
- Check out the Ongoing Book Discussion on the PMI Quality CoP® site
Author’s bio
Kicab Castaneda-Mendez (LinkedIn profile) has 30 years of experience as a consultant to manufacturing,service, healthcare, government,and nonprofit organizations from 21 industries on five continents. Kicab has authored three books and numerous articles. As a Keynote Speaker, Kicab has spoken at more than 25 conferences, and given more than 50 conference workshops on theory, tools, and applications on achieving performance excellence.
Kicab’s impact on the profession has resulted in substantial process improvement in the supply chain (marketing, vendors, R&D, engineering, QA/RA, manufacturing, sales), support functions (logistics, HR, IT, legal, finance), and management. Castaneda-Mendez is a GE-certified Master Black Belt, MBB/BB/GB trainer, and facilitator. Kicab has two master’s degrees in statistics and mathematics and a Secondary Teaching Certificate in mathematics.
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This is an opportunity for participants to learn some simple and quick ways to improve processes, thereby reducing the time it takes to complete projects and making project management easier and more effective.
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