Harmonizing Efficiency with Kevin Keller

In this episode of Quality Time with MoreSteam, host Dan Swartwout strikes a chord with Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Kevin Keller. It’s a dynamic deep dive into the world of process improvement! Kevin hits all the right notes as he shares insights from his corporate career and his encore as a consultant, teacher, and coach. As a frequent headliner at MoreSteam’s monthly webinars, Kevin covers topics that will have you humming along to the tune of operational excellence. Together, Kevin and Dan explore topics such as:

• Statistical Hypothesis Testing: Making data-driven decisions that hit all the right beats to improve processes.
• Control Charts: Keeping quality in harmony and reducing variability.
• Response Surface Methodology: Orchestrating product performance through systematic experimentation.
• Understanding Variability: Why hitting the right tempo in reducing variability is key to operational success.

With practical examples and real-world applications, this episode is music to the ears of anyone interested in process improvement, statistics, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Tune in for an engaging conversation that makes complex statistical concepts accessible and actionable. And don’t miss how Kevin’s hall-of-fame career in barbershop music has shaped his approach to teamwork and continuous improvement – because when it comes to process excellence, it’s all about finding the perfect harmony!

In this episode, you will hear about:

1:24 - Meet Kevin

2:26 - How Kevin got involved in Lean Six Sigma

3:58 - How Kevin got involved with MoreSteam

5:30 - Consulting work as a Master Black Belt

7:00 - How Kevin uses continuous improvement principles in his personal life

8:26 - The MoreSteam webinars hosted by Kevin

10:23 - Improving operations by understanding variability in manufacturing processes

15:10 - What is CPK

16:20 - Statistical hypothesis testing and its role in process improvement

17:54 - Simplifying statistical concepts to make statistical insights more impactful

21:44 - The importance of valid statistical inferences in business decision making

24:13 - The skill of communicating as a Master Black Belt

25:32 - How control charts assist in maintaining process quality

31:30 - Response surface methodology

34:41 - Kevin’s hall of fame career in Barbershop music

 

Additional Resources:

Kevin Keller on LinkedIn

MoreSteam's Webinars

Kevin Keller's November 20, 2024 Webinar

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