Everything is a process could be called Larry Dyer’s “book of life”. In it he chronicles his life from childhood to improvement professional with a series of essays centered around the lessons he has learned about being a happy, productive human being. He then segways into the methods and tools of process improvement via examples taken from his own experiences. He does a great job of making everything riveting and relevant. Larry has been a longtime friend and colleague and I highly recommend his latest accomplishment, Everything is a process.
Thomas Pyzdek, author of The Six Sigma Handbook
Prepare to be entertained, energized and educated by one of the most experienced and thoughtful Lean Six Sigma Leaders in the industry. Whether you are just beginning your Lean Six Sigma exploration or are looking to continue your evolution, you are in the right place.
I first met Larry Dyer in 2005 while working together at a Healthcare Software company in Tucson, Arizona. Timing brought us together, and a common goal to change the way we view business processes kept us focused on a never ending journey. Larry’s unwavering commitment to explore the application of Lean Six Sigma and the energy to share his knowledge has benefited countless people across the world. I’m so happy Larry has captured those experiences for all to read.
Indeed, “Everything is a Process’. Whether you are studying the most basic set of personal activities or digging deep into a complex set of business problems, you will undoubtedly have the opportunity to improve. The way you choose to tackle those problems matters. In this book, Larry will walk you through a rich set of problems and opportunities he faced… and how he chose to take on those challenges by applying the rigor of Lean Six Sigma with a balanced focus on people/family and business success.
One of the most powerful ways to learn is through the stories of success and failure of others. As you read about Larry’s journey, I am certain you will glean countless nuggets of wisdom through his humble, reflective and intellectual views on life and business.
Larry, thank you for your never ending focus to teach, to learn and to partner… and to the readers - you will be challenged to think differently as a family member, business leader, co-worker and friend.
Alan Madison
Alan has spent nearly 40 years applying Statistical Process Control and Lean Six Sigma principles and practices across multiple industries at all levels.