The Helix Factor II : The Implementer's Edition (Plastic Comb)

~ Michael R. Wood (Author)

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Product Description

The Helix Factor II is the first cradle to grave Business Process Improvement methodology. As a bonus, the CD-ROM contains the presentation slides used in Mr. Wood's comprehensive workshop. Both the book and slides are in a convenient PDF format.

Helix works well within the Six Sigma framework providing the integrated tools needed to supercharge initiatives and complete projects within a fraction of the time of most Six Sigma efforts. Helix can be used on single projects or across the enterprise. Without a doubt Helix is the most comprehensive, fast, easiest and dynamic BPI solution on the planet.

About the Author

Michael Wood is a CPA, executive, entrepreneur, educator and author.

Mr. Wood is currently the Principal of The Natural Intelligence Group, a strategic planning and Process Improvement Consultancy.

Prior to launching The Natural Intelligence Group, Michael served as the EVP of Outcome Management for The Corporation for Standards and Outcomes and Internet Application Service Provider to the Human Services industry. Before joining CS&O, Michael was the Vice President of MIS for Showboat Operating Co. In addition to his traditional CIO duties, he led the implementation of all technology used at Showboat’s newest properties in Sydney Australia and Northwest Indiana.

From 1981 through 1989, Michael headed Helix Corporation, a management consulting company. His clients included major companies in the entertainment, aerospace, healthcare, gaming and distribution industries.

As an educator, Michael served as an Adjunct Professor in Pepperdine University’s MBA program and an Associate Professor at California Lutheran University. He has conducted workshops and seminars on a national and international basis for organizations like Penton Learning Systems and the California Society of CPA’s.

His broad industry background and experience has positioned Mr. Wood as an expert in the field of business process improvement and reengineering, which is the focus of his series of HELIX Factor books.

Michael believes successful business improvement efforts begin with outcome driven strategies and objectives that can be understood, implemented and measured at the operational level.

Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 324 pages
• Publisher: Michael R. Wood (August 17, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965980928
• ISBN-13: 978-0965980920
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,365,130 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "How-to" for Six Sigma, November 9, 2002

By	"tvstuff" (Wexford, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This may be the first "Six Sigma" friendly process improvement methodology HOW TO book on the market. The book walks you through a prescriptive STEP-BY-STEP approach for facilitating the discovery of measurable and mappable business process improvements.

You will never need to ask yourself, "What do I do next?"

Identifying defects, integrating real-time performance feedback functions, conducting cross-functional work sessions and more are all covered in this book. From Kick-Off to Completion, this book has it all. Everything you need to lead, manage and complete breakthrough BPI projects.

If you are using Six Sigma, or any other approach to Business Process Improvement, this book is a MUST READ! I recommend you start with the first book, The Helix Factor - The Key to Streamlining Your Business Processes, by the same author.

5.0 out of 5 stars WITHOUT A DOUBT, THE BEST PRACTICES FOR BPI, May 25, 2004

By	Richard D. Stinson, CPA, CBM, CISA (Madison, WI) - See all my reviews

WOW! The book's subtitle says it all-these ARE the keys to creating efficiencies in business processes. Michael Wood extends the lessons learned in his first book, The Helix Factor, by providing a working manual, complete with templates and instructions. Using an actual case study, Mr. Wood shows you how to apply the Helix tools to business improvement. This is the only guide I have found that is useful as a field book to facilitating a process improvement project.

The Hexlix Factor II will definitely help you launch projects and ultimately bring them to a successful conclusion. This authoritative guidebook provides all the tools you need to your make business processes more efficient and create a positive impact to your bottom line.

The only thing missing is an electronic version of the templates used in the Helix approach. However, given the fact that they are relatively easy to construct and will provide a valuable learning experience from the reader, their omission does not detract from the importance of the material.