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Using the improvement methods of Lean and Six Sigma, Ohio’s state agencies are cutting red tape, removing inefficiencies, improving customer service, and achieving measurable results . The LeanOhio Network includes hundreds of state employees who have been involved in Kaizen events and other improvement projects. Many have earned Lean certifications. The Network includes state employee unions and members who promote Lean, improve processes, and partner with the state to teach Lean tools and strategies. Each state agency has a Lean Liaison . This ensures communication and coordination throughout state government. Liaisons identify improvement opportunities, engage agency staff in improvement efforts, and ensure that changes are implemented and sustained. LeanOhio is coordinated by the LeanOhio Office , within the Ohio Department of Administrative Services . Office associates are Lean Six Sigma experts who serve as internal systems improvement consultants. LeanOhio Headlines New LeanMatch Request Matching Lean skills with where they’re needed L eanOhio Newsletter February issue spotlights a recent project by a group of Lean practitioners at the Department of Taxation January 31, 2020 L eanOhio Network Resource: Leading Through Excellence: COE Summit 2020 Registration · Keynote Speakers · Schedule L eanOhio Newsletter January issue recaps a busy and efficient 2019 December 23, 2019 Ohio Department of Agriculture - Farmland Preservation The time it takes for easement purchases to reach closing will be redcued significantly December 10, 2019 · Report-Out Presentation · Fact Sheet L eanOhio December Newsletter December issue provides an update on recent projects completed at DODD and ODNR December 2, 2019 Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Grants Processing A deprecated payroll system presents an opportunity to greatly improve grants activity tracking November 25, 2019 · Report-Out Presentation Lean Liaisons The Lean Liaison fills an essential role that involves sharing information about Lean, promoting its use and coordinating Lean activities November 20, 2019 Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities - Medicaid Service System (MSS) Overhaul County Boards and Providers benefit from an improved and updated system November 14, 2019 · Report-Out Presentation · Fact Sheet LeanOhio November Newsletter N ovember issue spotlights the most recent round of LSS Green Belt practitioners and introduces a new member to the LeanOhio team November 1, 2019 More Improvement Results: Sixteen employees representing ten different state agencies awarded certification belts October 29, 2019 LeanOhio October Newsletter October issue takes a deep dive into explaining LeanOhio training and certifications October 1, 2019 LeanOhio September Newsletter September issue spotlights a recent green belt project at the Department of Job and Family Services September 3, 2019 LeanOhio August Newsletter August issue highlights recent belt projects and members of the network provide some key lessons learned August 1, 2019 2019 Green Belt Training Cohort: Green Belt session being held September 30th through October 3rdapply now through August 22nd August 1, 2019 · Download the Application More Improvement Results: Sixteen employees representing nine different state agencies awarded certification belts July 30, 2019 LeanOhio July Newsletter July issue spotlights the newest members of the LeanOhio Network and finishes our 5-part series on DMAIC July 1, 2019 LeanOhio June Newsletter June issue highlights the results of a Kaizen event with the Department of Agriculture and issues a training challenge to the Network May 31, 2019 Ohio Department of Agriculture - Consumer Protection Laboratory (CPL) A reimagined future for sample collection would mean improved data sharing and faster results May 10, 2019 · Report-Out Presentation · Fact Sheet LeanOhio May Newsletter May issue continues the focus on defining DMAIC and introduces a new Lean Liaison for the Attorney General’s Office May 1, 2019 New LeanMatch Request Matching Lean skills with where they’re needed LeanOhio April Newsletter April issue introduces two new Lean Liaisons and highlights a recent partnership Governor DeWine’s RecoveryOhio initiative April 1, 2019 LeanOhio March Newsletter March issue welcomes the newest member to the LeanOhio team and provides a Boot Camp update March 1, 2019 LeanOhio Network Resource: 2 019 Spring Conference - ASQ Columbus Section March 11, 2019 · Registration · Flyer · Schedule LeanOhio February Newsletter February issue highlights the many process improvement projects being completed in the LeanOhio Network January 31, 2019 New in our Lean Leader series: An interview with BWC’s Kameelah Guthridge More Improvement Results: Fifteen employees representing nine different state agencies awarded certification belts January 23, 2019 Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction - Ohio Penal Industries (OPI) Improved process will speed up the time it takes for OPI to deliver products and services January 18, 2019 · Report-Out Presentation LeanOhio January Newsletter January issue highlights a project with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services January 2, 2019 LeanOhio: 2011 - 2018 Results The results are in and Ohio continues to lead the way in improving state government processes December 31, 2018 LeanOhio December Newsletter December issue focuses on the importance of using the Four Voices when collecting data December 4, 2018 LeanOhio November Newsletter November issue spotlights a recent Green Belt project and a Lean tool used for organizing large amounts of data November 1, 2018 New in our Lean Leader series: An interview with LeanOhio’s Racquel Graham LeanOhio October Newsletter October issue provides an update on the Lean Local Program and the benefits of Gemba Walks October 1, 2018 More Improvement Results: Lean practitioners from DOT, DYS, OAG, ODH, OSS, and MHAS present projects September 27, 2018 Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD): Transformed process will ensure pre-screened job seekers are faster and more accurately matched to employers September 24, 2018 · Fact Sheet · Report-Out Presentation LeanOhio September Newsletter September issue introduces two new Lean Liaisons and provides additional resources for process mapping September 4, 2018 LeanOhio August Newsletter August issue spotlights the Ohio Department of Taxation and the approaches they use to implement Lean August 1, 2018 Ohio Rail Development Commission (ODOT): Improved process will mean increased capacity to evaluate more rail crossing safety projects per year July 27, 2018 · Fact Sheet · Report-Out Presentation NEW "Lean & Six Sigma: What’s the Difference?" White Paper Lean Six Sigma is often a term used to describe process improvement, however, this phrase represents two distinct systems that overlap. This white paper explains the differences and benefits of each. LeanOhio July Newsletter July issue spotlights a new partnership with the state’s eLearning resource, Learning On Demand (LOD) July 2,...