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Advisory Services

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John Gaul | President of Sum It Ascent, LLC

Solutions & training in design for operational excellence, value stream modeling & improvement, Lean Six Sigma methodology, and operational data analysis.

MASTER BLACK BELT FOR HIRE

MBB support for projects, chronic problems, deployment guidance!

CORE ADVISORY SERVICES

Master Black Belt For Hire - Project Leadership & Mentoring

John's most sought-after role; guiding teams to solutions for chronic problems/crises.  Applying the skills of a veteran Master Black Belt.  Educating your staff along the way!

Lean Six Sigma Training & Coaching

Training:

World-class Lean Six Sigma Training & Certification. 

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Coaching:

Resurrect existing belts and guide them in applying their skills quickly & effectively.

Rapid Operational Assessment

In one to two days, pinpoint key areas of the operation that need focus; tee up projects/kaizens; prioritize; take action. 

Business Data Analytics

You have data that you are not using to gain critical business insight!  John does a full, guided analysis while collaborating with your leadership team.

Design For Lean Six Sigma

 Experienced guidance in the DMADV Methodology to develop high quality, profitable products, services, processes and even business models.

Lean Six Sigma Deployment Coaching

Trusted guidance in the implementation of Lean Six Sigma, building an effective infrastructure - the foundation for success. 

Innovation, Design,

Development Guidance

Guiding companies in Innovating & Designing for:  Profit; Manufacturability;  Scalability; Competitive Advantage!

Business Value Stream

Modeling & Improvement

Deep dive analysis of core value streams; quickly find opportunities for improvement; prioritize; take action.

More Advisory Services

Advanced Lean Value Stream Analysis

Electronic modeling / analysis of paper-drawn value streams!

Coaching for Green and Black Belts

On-site or remote via web meeting - guarantee success!

Project Management

Any strategically critical project that must be done on time and successful!

Kaizen Facilitation

A structured approach to ensure success and teach the team along the way!

Curriculum Development

Applying 20 years' experience in designing world-class courses!

Not Sure What You Need?

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John Gaul | Certifications
  • Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt

  • Certified Lean Six Sigma Master

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John Gaul | Qualifications
  • 30+ years in business advisor, engineering, quality and process improvement

  • Author and curriculum developer

  • Contributing author to: "The Innovator's Toolkit - 50+ Techniques for Predictable & Sustainable Organic Growth (Wiley)"

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Want to learn more about consultation specific to your industry?

MANUFACTURING

DEFENSE & SECURITY

AEROSPACE

MINING

OIL & GAS

UTILITIES

INSURANCE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

RETAIL & SERVICES

HEALTHCARE

DENTISTRY

ACCOUNTING

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