October 2016 - SQT Training

Try out our Lean Six Sigma Network

Our Lean Six Sigma Network was established in 2004 to create an informal forum where Lean Six Sigma Practitioners and those actively involved in Lean Six Sigma projects or programme roll-outs, come together to discuss various topics of interest, share best practice and experience...

Congratulations to our Latest QQI (HET) Graduates

Congratulations to our latest group of Lean Six Sigma students who successfully completed their Green and Black Belt courses and achieved their QQI (HET) Level 6, 7 and 8 Awards. A special word of thanks to our tutors John, Éamon & Nicola who supported and mentored them all ...

It didn’t happen on my shift, Boss!!

If there is a culture of blame or finger pointing in any organisation then small wonder there may be little or no appetite for change or continuous improvement. If you are a fan of Homer Simpson (as I am) then that would be considered a ‘Doh’ or a NSS moment. Deming, the gra...

Reduce the cost of your DOE’s while still obtaining satisfactory results

A Remarkable Resolution V DOE with six factors in 22 runs It is always desirable to have fractional factorial DOE’s at Resolution V upwards. Main effects are estimated and two factor interactions are only aliased with three factor or higher order interactions. To achieve this d...

What to look for in Project Management software

Project management has become a fundamental way for organisations to optimise processes, and ensure there is a seamless way of working throughout the company. As any process or structure evolves, it is worthwhile to think of what fits and does not fit. There are three major aspe...