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LSS Bursts Podcast

Lean Six Sigma Bursts
Lean Six Sigma Bursts

We share our takes and thoughts on a variety of topics related to process improvement (specifically Lean and Six Sigma methods), Bursts are rapid improvement activities, so this sounded like a good word to use for these short audio clips. We’ll try to keep them under 5 minutes each.

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E140: Applying Six Sigma’s IPO (Inputs Process Outputs) to your Personal Life
byBrion Hurley

In this episode, I discuss an important concept in Six Sigma:

Y = f(x) or Y is a function of x.

Y is your measured output, and X represents the inputs to your process, and the function represents the process and how the X factors relate or impact the Y.

Another way to state it is Inputs (X), Processes (Function) and Outputs (Y) or IPO.

I explain how this concept can be used when thinking through your own personal improvement journey. What are your inputs, processes and outputs.

If you don't like how one of the outputs is performing (relationships, weight, health, income, etc), then what processes and inputs need to change.

Listen to the episode to learn more. If you'd like the graphic I mentioned, send me an email at brion@biz-pi.com

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E140: Applying Six Sigma’s IPO (Inputs Process Outputs) to your Personal Life
E140: Applying Six Sigma’s IPO (Inputs Process Outputs) to your Personal Life
June 22, 2026
Brion Hurley
E139: Six Common Types of Process Improvement Projects for Lean Six Sigma Certification
May 17, 2026
Brion Hurley
E138: Using Employee Surveys and Paired t tests for Measuring Improvement
May 4, 2026
Brion Hurley
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