10 - The Importance of Operational Excellence and Lean Six Sigma with Venture Management Consultants' John Murphy

Your host, Glen Poulos, talks with the Founder and Owner of Venture Management Consultants, John Murphy. John specializes in teaching operational excellence, which includes lean and Six Sigma methodologies. For those unfamiliar, lean focuses on eliminating waste in businesses, while Six Sigma optimizes and perfects processes. By combining these two approaches, businesses can achieve flow, harmony, and balance in their operations.John believes that ignorance is the main obstacle to operational excellence. Many businesses are unaware of Lean and Six Sigma principles and tend to complicate things instead of simplifying them. This often leads to a loss of focus on customer needs and value. John helps businesses overcome these challenges by using data collection, process mapping, and root cause analysis to reveal inefficiencies and waste.The process of implementing Lean and Six Sigma starts with a two-day workshop where the tools and methodologies are taught. John also helps companies change their cultures, which he defines as the way things are done within an organization. This includes not only attitudes and behaviors but also systems, structures, and policies.To learn more about John's work, click HERE and HERE.Check out John's books HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.Want to learn more about Glen's work? Check out his website at https://glennpoulos.com.