E140: Applying Six Sigma's IPO (Inputs Process Outputs) to your Personal Life

E140: Applying Six Sigma's IPO (Inputs Process Outputs) to your Personal Life

June 22, 2026 · 13 min · Season 1 · Episode 140

About this episode

Brion Hurley discusses applying Six Sigma's IPO concept to personal improvement journeys.

In this episode, I discuss an important concept in Six Sigma: Y = f(x) or Y is a function of x. Y is your measured output, and X represents the inputs to your process, and the function represents the process and how the X factors relate or impact the Y. Another way to state it is Inputs (X), Processes (Function) and Outputs (Y) or IPO. I explain how this concept can be used when thinking through your own personal improvement journey. What are your inputs, processes and outputs. If you don't like how one of the outputs is performing (relationships, weight, health, income, etc), then what processes and inputs need to change. Listen to the episode to learn more. If you'd like the graphic I mentioned, send me an email at brion@biz-pi.com Learn more about BPI Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to access free courses and templates, or upgrade for premium content and coaching programs Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.biz-pi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about me and my consulting firm Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://greenbeltcertification.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn how to get Lean, Green Belt or Black Belt training and certification for you or your organization

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