Lean facilitation isn’t always as smooth as you may think! Behind every polished workshop and successful training, there’s a graveyard of past mistakes - missteps that taught me invaluable lessons (and oftentimes the hard way!). Today, I’m sharing my confessions of a facilitator in lean - my own five lessons learned the hard way, so you don’t have to!

Lean is all about working smarter, not harder, friends! At its core, Lean is the best way to improve efficiency by reducing waste and maximizing value. You may wonder where did Lean come from, and how did it evolve into the system we all know and love today? Let’s take a peek at the history of lean!

In the world of project management and process improvement, achieving a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is more than just a certification - it’s a transformation in how you approach, implement, and lead enterprise-level change. If you’re wondering about the reasons you should consider a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, let’s dive in!

Scope creep. You’ve likely encountered this sneaky challenge more times than you’d like to admit regardless of your industry of work! It starts innocently enough - an added task here, a tweak there - but before you know it, your carefully planned workshop has ballooned into something unrecognizable. The good news? Lean Six Sigma offers proven strategies for avoiding scope creep and helping you stay on track.

The Green Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma specifically offers professionals a deeper understanding of the Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Let’s dive in today and discover the ways in which the Green Belt certification benefits both individuals and businesses in a competitive landscape!

Project management should be as efficient as possible, and one of the key frameworks that we use here at The Bright Side Group to ensure this is Lean, a methodology that focuses on the minimization of waste and the maximization of value. Let’s dive into the 8 wastes in Lean project management that you’ll want to learn how to manage effectively!

Innovation is key to success in today’s fast-paced business world, and creativity is often at the heart of our best ideas! But how can we foster creativity in a productive, organized way - especially within the structure of a well-oiled organization? Let’s dive into some ways you can nurture creativity in the workplace, and why encouraging creative thinking is a game-changer for your business!

In today’s fast-paced work environment, the ability to solve problems efficiently is more crucial than ever. Whether you’re a team member, leader, or facilitator, enhancing your problem-solving skills can be a game-changer for your career and your organization. Today, I want to dive into 8 of the most important reasons why you should learn problem-solving skills.

In the ever-evolving field of project management, having the right tools can make all the difference between success and chaos. At LaChapelle Consulting, we've curated our perfect suite of essential project management resources designed to streamline processes, improve communication, and ensure successful project delivery.

Here at LaChapelle Consulting, we specialize in offering Lean Six Sigma training to individuals and teams looking to increase their efficiency, lower costs, and improve their team’s productivity and processes. This popular and effective project management methodology is used by organizations around the world to reach better results in their work.