by Brion Hurley Philip Washburn started to learn about Lean Six Sigma when he had recently become the Program Director of Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio. Habitat for Humanity helps build affordable new homes around the world. Philip quickly realized that Lean Six Sigma tools had potential to help the organization. He became a certified Black Belt […]
by Brion Hurley Lean and Six Sigma principles and methods are continuing to gain popularity, especially in public service and nonprofit organizations. A new book has been released that shares the experiences of Lean and Six Sigma experts who have applied their skills to not-for-profit organizations. The book is called “Lean Six Sigma For Good: […]
Lean Six Sigma Students at Ohio State Business College Improving Efficiencies for Social Enterprises
The Center for Social Enterprise Development (CSED) and The Ohio State University (OSU) Max M. Fisher College of Business have partnered to match local social entrepreneurs with undergraduate business students for a Lean Six Sigma development initiative. This is the third semester of the partnership, in which students apply business operations management skills to benefit organizations in a real-world […]