Both Six Sigma and Lean methodologies aim to improve operational quality and outcomes. According to Langabeer & Helton, Six Sigma identifies and reduces variability through data analysis, while Lean identifies and reduces waste by assessing the value of business activities.

Has your current or former employer deployed any projects using Lean or Six Sigma principles? Select either either A or B below for your initial post. Use the questions provided to organize your response:

A) If your employer has used Lean or Six Sigma:

Describe one such project and its goals
Which methodology was used and why?
Describe the outcome of the project
-OR-

B) If your employer has NOT used Lean or Six Sigma:

Describe a problem in operations which needs improvement
Explain how either Six Sigma or Lean could have been deployed
Describe the outcomes you would expect as a result of the project
For your reply to classmates, pick posts where the project examples were significantly different from your own. In your opinion, how did their project improve the patient experience? What are the major contrasts you see between your project example and theirs?