Alpha Stat Consulting

Consulting available and courses taught on the following:

Bulk Sampling

Six Sigma

SPC, SQC, QA

Data Analysis with Statistical Software

Implementation of Systems and Processes

Additional competencies include the design and interpretation of statistical algorithms.

Experience with the following software package and languages: SAS, STATGRAPHICS, Excel, Minitab, JMP, VBA, IMSL, Matlab, Fortran

Consulting on Aspiration-Driven Business Strategies (TM) available from Sharon Lewis at Cold Mountain Consulting.

Training

Develops specific job skills to meet internal or external requirements.
Tends to be specific and practical.
Has a narrow scope.
Addresses the "What?" and "How?". (Best if just in time, just enough, and with immediate application).
Provides the basics.
Improves job performance.

Advantages: Provides competency; Can address the question, "What's in it for me?"

People skills training available from Alicia Smith Consulting and Training.

Education

Builds a foundation and provides motivation for further learning.

Tends to be general and theoretical, considering philosophy and principles.

Has a broad scope.

Addresses the question "Why?".

Provides understanding in depth.

Encourages an inquisitive atmosphere which can stimulate questions on the job and lead to process improvement.

Advantages: Provides ownership; Can address the question, "What's in it for me?"

Development

Advantages: Allows transfer of knowledge to other areas; Promotes independent thinking; Able to troubleshoot and handle abnormalities.

Learning

Advantages: Provides ability to continue to build on current knowledge; Raises the level of understanding.

"Your decisions are only as good as your samples."