“I see the six sigma black belts hose **** up all the time.”
Absolutely!! I worked for a major defense contractor for over 30 years. In the late ‘90s they brought in that Six Sigma crap and destroyed processes that had been successful and productive for decades. That ‘movement’ also ruined many successful departments by re-assigning personnel to Six Sigma teams. Under the guise of improving efficiency and cutting costs, Six Sigma essentially has ruined many firms.
The key to success is not some airy process program.
The key is “Adapt, Improvise and Overcome”
That Marine motto should be drilled into the head of all employees from top to bottom.
Empower the individual, and you will have a mean lean team.