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Eldon Kao
Continuous Improvement Blog

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Be Careful What You Measure For. 3 Keys to Data Collection Success.

Eldon Kao

Many project leaders become overzealous when it comes to collecting statistics in hopes of characterizing a process to the fullest. Instead of a strategic and focused approach, some choose the buckshot method by sampling everything under the sun. While the idea of being as comprehensive as possible is good, sometimes it is just not practical. Therefore, it is important to develop a Data Collection Plan that clearly outlines goals and objectives along with operational definitions and methodology for the data collection.
When developing a Data Collection Plan here are some typical pitfalls to be weary of:

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tags Measure, Metrics, Performance, Data Collection Plan

Stratification: It’s a matter of perspective

Eldon Kao

During a lean project, you may find yourself with a huge collection of data points. Although this represents a great resource of information pertaining to the process, the numbers themselves do not tell a story. Every data set requires interpretation and it is this perspective that provides context to the numbers. Think of key stratification factors when trying to understand a process.

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tags Stratification, Six Sigma, Measure