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Data Visualization Best Practices for Continuous Improvement

July 15, 2026

Learn how to create data visualizations that communicate improvement results clearly, influence decisions, and balance statistical rigor with compelling storytelling.

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Quality Time with MoreSteam Podcast

Podcast

Quality Time Podcast: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Insights with Kevin Yania

Kevin Yania once got an email with "Black Belt" in the signature and thought, wait, is this guy into karate? That misunderstanding somehow turned into a prolific career in Lean Six Sigma. On this episode of Quality Time with MoreSteam, Kevin talks about trust, change, telling stories with data, and what it really takes to get people aligned. There's even a surprise or two along the way. It’s beer. The surprise is beer.

Blog

Using AI to Strengthen Critical Thinking in CI Work

Inspired by a personal “AI year in review,” this article explores how continuous improvement teams can use AI as a thinking partner, strengthening problem framing, coaching behaviors, and judgment rather than outsourcing the work of thinking itself.

Blog

Selecting the Right Black Belt Training and Certification Program for You

What does it really mean to become a Black Belt? And how do you determine which Black Belt certification program is right for you?

Whitepaper

Building a Better System for Operational Excellence

Why do so many operational excellence programs fail to sustain results? This white paper explores a data-driven model of success, identifying the key factors that drive long-term performance. From leadership involvement to system-wide execution, it reveals why excellence isn’t about one initiative—but the effective integration of many.

Webinar

Meet EngineRoom Data Analysis Software

Watch how continuous improvement teams analyze and interpret data using EngineRoom in this hands-on product walkthrough webinar.

Quality Time with MoreSteam Podcast

Podcast

Quality Time Podcast: Scary Statistics Made Simple with Thomas DeMarco

Statistics does not have to be scary. Thomas DeMarco is MoreSteam's principal statistician, and he has spent his career making sure the people closest to the work actually understand what their data is telling them. In this episode, Thomas explains why skipping the basics always catches up with you and how the right explanation can make even the most intimidating concepts click.

Quality Time Podcast: Encore Presentation: Lean, Agile, and DevOps in IT Leadership

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The Blue Book Test for Lean Six Sigma Certification

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Human-Powered Technology at the Center of Continuous Improvement at Veritext

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Solving Cath Lab Constraints: Using Process Modeling to Unlock Capacity in Healthcare

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Developing Effective Problem-Solvers with Game-Based Learning

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Quality Time Podcast: The Current State of Continuous Improvement with Ken Robinette

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Webinar

Beyond Spreadsheets: Scaling Continuous Improvement with TRACtion

Struggling to show the impact of improvement work? Learn how TRACtion connects projects to KPIs and simplifies reporting in this live demo.

Bill Hathaway

Bill Hathaway

Aurorium’s TRACtion Success – From Spreadsheets to a Single Source of Truth

Case Study

Aurorium’s TRACtion Success – From Spreadsheets to a Single Source of Truth

Aurorium replaced spreadsheets with TRACtion, boosting project visibility, streamlining reporting, and saving time. Read how they transformed improvement tracking.

Lindsay Van Dyne

Lindsay Van Dyne

4 min

Whitepaper

Best Practices of Lean Six Sigma Project Management and Tracking Tools

How to select the best project management tool for your team based on ease of configuration, visual management, integrations, and reporting capabilities.

MoreSteam

MoreSteam

Quality Time with MoreSteam Podcast

Podcast

Quality Time Podcast: Continuous Improvement and Eliminating Waste with Omar Mora

Omar Mora, a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, shares his insights on eliminating waste, experimentation in continuous improvement, and using EngineRoom software.

Dan Swartwout

Dan Swartwout

Blog

Exploring the Potential of AI in Process Improvement

A think-piece from Bill Hathaway about the explosion of AI's popularity and where AI can be integrated into the world of process improvement.

Bill Hathaway

Bill Hathaway

4 min

Webinar

The Future of RCA: Machine Learning-Driven Root Cause Discovery

Discover how machine learning methods can enhance traditional root cause analysis (RCA) tools.

Karina Kretz

Karina Kretz

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Lean Six Sigma Resources for Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence

Welcome to MoreSteam's Lean Six Sigma Resource Library—a curated hub of content for professionals focused on process improvement, operational excellence, and continuous learning. Whether you're starting your Lean Six Sigma journey or advancing an enterprise-wide initiative, this page offers a diverse collection of tools and insights to help you solve problems and drive measurable impact.

Explore expert-led webinars, in-depth case studies, white papers, blogs, and podcasts—all designed to help you apply Lean Six Sigma principles in real-world settings. Learn how organizations across industries are using tools like value stream mapping and root cause analysis to reduce waste and improve quality. From foundational concepts to emerging trends in AI and digital transformation, these Lean Six Sigma resources support your growth as a problem-solver and leader in operational excellence. Whether you're looking for inspiration, training, or tactical guidance, the MoreSteam Resource Library is your go-to destination.

Many of these Lean Six Sigma resources also feature tools developed by MoreSteam, such as EngineRoom for data analysis and TRACtion for project tracking. Whether you're validating a process map or leading a team through DMAIC, these OpEx resources provide practical support for continuous improvement.

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