Vinne Brigandi, Six Sigma Black Belt, Solaris Health System
"Diverse, excellent agenda of topics delivered by actual practitioners of Lean Sigma. Good representation of multiple healthcare organization models."
Bob Hody, MBB, Lean Kaizen Leader, Johns Hopkins Medicine
"The conference was well done with many good speakers and a lot of opportunity for networking."
Debbie Belli, Director C.S., IMPAC Medical System
"Very informative, conducive to sharing successes and pitfalls."
Lorraine Bagen, Hospital Account Executive, Horizon BCBSNJ
April 2007, Lean Six Sigma Summit Testimonials
"One of the best organized and best run conferences I've attended in recent years"
Mark Nash, Managing Director, Argent Global Services
"Very impressed with the senior level of the speakers. It provided a good perspective of how senior management are directing their programs"
Richard Pawhowiez, Lean Manufacturing General Manager, PAS Technologies
"More informative than I had anticipated"
Azem Cakerri, Quality Engineer, ARDEC, US Army
"There were several key elements that I can take back which will have a postive impact"
William LaPois, VP Operations, L-3/ KDI Prescision Products
"The speakers were excellent. Great to hear from people that have been there, done that and survive to tell us about their journey"
Olman Hernandez, HCSC
"All modules were informative and inspirational. Hope to be able to take this back to our efforts at CI and operational excellence"
Phil Wright, Director of operational Excellence, Lexmark
"Very good structure, touched on multiple industries"
Peter Failla, VP, MBB, Merrill Lynch
"It was a good means to benchmark what other companies and the government are doing in terms of LSS"
Richard Pawhowiez, Lean Manufacutring Manager, PAS Technologies
"The Keynote speakers were excellent! Breatkouts proviced the details I was looking for"
Scott Park, SVP of PCS & CTO, Volvo CE Group
"This was the best conference of this type that I have attended. Excellent speakers and the facility and meals were top notch"
Robin Sokoloski, Manager, CI, Northrop Grumman
"I enjoyed the networking and talks from the CEOs of major companies."
Regina Burge, MBB, DTE Energy
"As a new user, I found the conference extremely helpful. Everyone (presenters and attendees) freely shared knowledge and lessons learned"
Matt Knox, Director, Performance & Learning, USMC - Japan
June 2006, Global Six Sigma Summit Testimonials
"An excellent vehicle to get a pulse reading of the state of six sigma across industry and to go deeper into specific methodologies and business sectors through parallel tracks"
Mark Willen, Director, DFSS, Boston Scientific
"Very good insight given in all aspects of Six Sgima applications and peoples real life experiences"
Bruce Weinberg, VP Prduct Development, L-3 Communications
"Summit was extremely useful. Presentation topics were very relevant and overall the speakers (particularly Malcolm Gladwell) and vendors were excellent"
Nicole Dossin, Director, CE, Merck & CO
"The orchestration of the key leaders - CEO, CIO, VP - to tell their success stories; the sprinkling of "new and refreshing thinking" and the caliber of the attendees made this one of the most outstanding learning events of the past 2-3 years"
Wanda Sturm, SigmaPlus Engagement, HP
"Thought provoking, stimulating and challenging. An ideal opportunity to learn from your peers and share ideas and success stories"
Andre Booyzen, MBB, Lonmin Platinum
"A Life Experience!"
Aart Blroekhuizen, MBB, Lonmin Platinum
"Very thought provoking and eye opening for an organization just beginning the six sigma journey"
Scott Weinstein, Director of CI, Harman-Becker
"Very educational in how Six Sigma can work for a company and how to overcome issues in implementation"
Chris Borchert, Systems Integration Scientist, Ventana Medical Systems
"I've atteneded six sigma conferences over the past few years and this 2006 WCBF event was one of the best. I look forward to the 2007 WCBF six sigma conference"
Chris Kargula, DFSS Engineering Manager, Cooper Standard
"The Summit has brought the LSS comjunity together by sharing common problems and successes"
Robert Smodlaka, MBB, Actavis
"Outstanding collection of presenters and impactful prsentations. Outstanding!"
Jeff Kuc, VP of Global PI, Actavis Pharmaceuticals
"Even companies far into their journey can learn from innovative ideas to keep commitment fresh and sustainable at this event"
Tracy Flathinanl, Director, McNeil Nutritionals
"Great to learn how the methodology is applied across industries. Liked the approach of spening time on judgement, crcuial confrontation, program deployment, candidate selection and project selection"
Lauri Martin, Senior Manageer, L-3 Communications
"Perfect combination of leadership perspective and practical apploicatoins of lean, six sigma and DFSS"
Georgett Belair, MBB, Ethicon
"Excellent Conference that mixed several different uses and aspects of six sigma and lean for continuous improvement"
Tom Witte, Director of continuous improvement, DTE Energy
“WCBF’s Six Sigma in Healthcare Conference is the biggest and the best conference for healthcare professionals interested in deploying Six Sigma.Presentations are geared to the interests of virtually everyone in our industry. The conference provides a great opportunity to not only learn from the presentations, but also interact with those individuals and institutions who are leading the deployment of Six Sigma in the healthcare industry.”
Greg Stock, CEO, Thibodaux Regional Medical Center
"I was impressed at the diversity of industries that were represented at the conference. From technology to steel, to pharmaceuticals, there were a wide variety of companies who are really interested in learning best practices and sharing them with others".
Allen Crane, Senior Manager, Consumer Care and Tech Support Strategy, DELL INC.
"The range of companies and industries that were represented resulted in superb exchange of ideas"
Harvey S. Gold, Lead Master Black Belt, CR&D, DuPont
“Great conference. Brought together some of the true leaders in the Six Sigma field and provided an excellent forum for exchanging ideas”
Bill Pugh, VP of Operations, Océ North America
“As a new deployment leader, I attended three Six Sigma conferences last year, and yours was by far the best! I found the sessions to be varied and informative, and they were supplemented by opportunities to mingle with other participants and industry specialists. I look forward to making the WCBF conference for Financial Services an annual event!”
Linda Bowyer, VP Service Quality, TD Canada Trust
Last year’s Six Sigma in Healthcare conference was invaluable to me. Not only did it provide the opportunity to learn more about the application of the methodology in healthcare, but it also provided an opportunity to network with practitioners and gather exceptional advice on deployment strategies, tools, lessons learned, etc.”
Bill Jones, Director of Process Improvement, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
“WCBF's leading Six Sigma in Healthcare Conferences is an excellent venue for healthcare leaders and clinicians to experience how to drive performance improvement in a healthcare organization using the methodology of Six Sigma.”
J. Jeffrey Burnich, M.D, Chief Quality Officer, Mount Carmel Health System
The WCBF conference on Lean Six Sigma showed how to integrate these proven methodologies in Manufacturing and Service companies as well as how to enable both Lean and Six Sigma by removing complexity from your business.”
James Illing, VP, Master Black Belt, Quality & Productivity, Bank of America
“Interesting perspectives provide an excellent basis for determining how we can benefit from Six Sigma. Great location and venue!
Antonio Ferreira, Director Head of Global Operations, World Bank
Excellent - One of the best I've attended. This was great for someone looking to implement DFSS"
Jeff Hazy, Project Manager, Access Business Group
"Great Conference with a good combination of initial deployment, sharing from those in the midst of running a program and looking to the future"
Lisa Ard, Master Black Belt, Ceridian
Fast paced and informative. Helped to close the gaps that exist in the integration of DMAIC/ DFSS/ Lean."
John M Moritz, Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Graphic Packaging International
"I think that it was very worth while and continue to recommend it to others embarking on Six Sigma implementation".
Wende Poqust, GE Commercial Finance
"I prefer WCBF because you provide the most in-depth conferences that I have ever been to."
Lisa Sabrowsky, VP - IP Capture Quality, US Bank
"The speakers were all excellent"
Melinda Hester, Project Leader, United Space Alliance
Coming from a compnay that was Six Sigam orientated, I received the Six Sigma information I need to develop and potentially introduce DFSS within my current company"
Louie Gravel, Chief Inspector, Western Aircraft Inc
"Great content and speakers"
David Sills, Newfield Exploration
Great experience. I liked to see and hear about different appropaches, successes and failures, different models to deploy DFSS, useful tips on how to appropach different environemnts"
Irena Lusnyakyan, Quality Program Manager, Microsoft
"What a wonderful way to network with like-minded institutions to leverage learning's and share ideas for future projects."
Dr Daniel Schoulties, Chief Medical Officer, Good Samaritan Hospital
“We have found great content and a very high calibre of speakers at the WCBF conference on Six Sigma in Healthcare. The information shared provides healthcare leaders with valuable insights and best practices they can apply in their own organizations."
Carolyn Pexton, Director of Communications for Performance Solutions, GE Healthcare
“This is the first place I have ever had a Six Sigma conversation without having to translate it into health care terms! They speak our language here!”
Junell Scheeres, MA, BS, Six Sigma Black Belt, Bay Medical Center
"WCBF conferences deliver a vibrant environment for learning about and sharing advancements in Six Sigma tools and practices."
Jay Holstine, President, SigmaFlow
“WCBF consistently delivers some of the best Six Sigma conferences, with strong representation by senior leaders. WCBF does a nice job with the conference arrangements and organization, and we have concentrated much of our conference activity with WCBF because of our favorable experience”
Bill Hathaway, CEO, MoreSteam.com
The organization of the event was terrific. I have never heard such great reviews on the food at any conference. The filets at lunch were delicious and the presentation was nice. All was done very well and fitting of the setting. The hotel was very accommodating and there is no better location than NYC and Time Square. Congratulations on a successful event. I will be sure our company continues to attend. Juliet and the staff working the event were very cooperative and presented the right personality for the conference. I was always greeted warmly and offered assistance.
Robert Shekell, ZC Sterling
“The networking and knowledge sharing was invaluable”
Lee R. Pollock, Phd, University of Miami/ Jackson Memorial Hospital
“Excellent insights…excellent thoughts. The speakers shared inspirational stories and helpful lessons learned”
Andrew Parris, Altas Program Improvement, Lockheed Martin
This was one of the best shows of the year. The number of high level corporate attendees was outstanding. Once again WCBF has delivered to both its delegates and sponsors.
Steve DuBrow, President of the Americas, i-solutions
"The Conference gave us the opportunity to meet face-to-face with leading practitioners seriously looking for solutions. The level of attendees was higher than expected. We already are working with several companies. Please count us in for next year."
Bart Huthwaite, Founder, Institute for Lean Innovation
“WCBF’s June DFSS Conference in Las Vegas was a great event that was both well executed and well attended. It brought together solid decision makers and quality leaders from many of the country’s leading organizations. As a sponsor, BMG was pleased with the number and quality of attendees and the opportunities we had to meet and mingle with them.”
Wendy St. Clair, Director of Marketing, Breakthrough Management Group (BMG)
WCBF’s DFSS conference in Las Vegas was time well spent in terms of networking and learning. The foot traffic on the exhibit floor was steady with qualified individuals, fostering productive and valuable interactions. In addition, the presentations discussed compelling topics and were a good length.
Charles Spofford, Manager, Public Relations and Analyst Relations, Celerant Consulting
"There was a fabulous energy level there from the marketing and sales people talking about of all things “Process” and “Six Sigma”. Just amazing and exciting to experience the energy level there."
Sheila Mello
"WCBF did a great job assembling the conference. Very high quality attendees and speakers. Nice work!"
Mike Webb
This was a great opportunity to see first hand how other companies approach building quality into the design process. I have taken away numerous new ideas that I will incorporate into our model"
Leslie Behnke, VP Six Sigma Business Excellence, Cigna Corporation
Excellent speakers, Very informative presentations.
Tammy Weidner, VP Six Sigma, Mount Carmel Health System
Good info, Good suggestions on showing impact, Dynamic.
Alan Cooper, Vice President, Northshore – LIJ Health System
Impassioned, Encouraging, Excellent Presentations, Much insight related to many roles & personal industrial experience.
Ellen Gaucher, Group V.P Operations, Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Excellent practicable credibles, Good perspective from a start up, Good info learned more with hands on problems
Dr Michael Zia, Vice President, Decatur Memorial Hospital
Excellent perspective on how to deploy medical staff
Dr Glen Crotty, COO, Charleston Area Medical Center
Inspirited regarding Insulin project, Very practical. Excellent healthcare data, Human factors great.
Beth Lanham, Six Sigma Coordinator, Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
Insights on replication excellent
Eric Mattensen, Vice President, Quest Diagnostics
Leadership, Energetic, Engaging, Wonderful Presentations
Donald Walker, Senior Vice President, Mckesson Corporation
Speakers excellent, I learnt a lot, audience engaged, everything on time, staff extremely helpful. Very pleased with the event, and I am looking forward to the next one. A very successful conference, we will definitely be back next year.
Don Redinius, Managing Partner, Six Sigma Qualtec
Excellent practices info, Flexible response to sudden talks.
Ilona Kirzhner, Chief Operations Officer, Breakthrough Management Group
Great Venue, great size and participates, exhibitors kept to a precise and relevant group of providers. Great event
Bruce Haynes, Consultant, SBIT
Very exciting event, lots of opportunity to talk to lots of people, great paper, great panel discussions, great speakers, overall a big success
Stephanie Boyle, AON Rath & Strong
Exceptionally well organized, a lot of delegates, a provider of software this is was great venue. I congratulate WCBF for putting on an excellent conference, and we will definitely be back next year.
Bill Hathaway, CEO, MoreSteam.com
Excellent presentations could not have been better. Wide ranging topics covered, however everyone presented had something unique to their organisation.
Very good range of speakers.
Good opportunity to network during the breaks.
Brian Plenderleith, Senior Quality Officer, Defence Aviation Repair Agency
Good timing, 45 mins by all presenters, it kept the agenda on track very well.
Micheal Holman, Six Sigma Champion, Honeywell
Good presentations, with new ideas and concepts for me.
David L Palm, Director of Operations, Avery Dennison
Open and Honest. Excellent Top 5 messages
Brian Crossland, DSSM Champion, BAE Systems
I am taking away a least 10 strong messages back to my organisation from this event.
Hugh Aitken, VP Operations, Sun Microsystems
Excellent Conference, many learning points. Calibre of speakers superb. Topics well selected and prepared.
John Selkirk, Director of Supply Chain Quality, Motorola
Very educational, great forum to network & listen.
Helped answer the why, what and how especially on training, organisation, headcount and speed.
Strong Lessons learnt, Dos and Don't. Very specific takeaways for me.
John Tucker, Manufacturing Leader, Eli Lilly
Well organised, excellent location, ideal number of delegates.
Excellent selection of Chairman for this particular topic.
Lots of information. Good feedback on experiences
Dereck McGath, Director - Moulding Operations, Braun
This was a fact-finding exercise for me. The conference met my requirements with an excellent range and quality of presenters.
David Starkey, International Quality & HS Manager, Coates Electrographics
Very high quality, lots of new information, excellent speakers.
Dr J Paul Donnellan, Technology Manager, Dupont
Great Participation, good honesty, great to see flexibility in apply Six Sigma "rules"
Mike Dillon, Director of Six Sigma Services, NCR
WCBF, very professional organisation and logistics
High level of speakers and good practices overall clearly shared
Mr Grimaud Emmanuel, Director - Total Quality, Tetra Pak
Nice Venue, good food and service. Interesting speakers and subjects.
Mr John Hounsham, Managing Director, Value Management at Work
