and students who want to improve performance by improving how work gets done. The blog is authored by
Dr. Todd Hatley and features both written articles and short-form video content,
including the Todd Tuesdays series.
Across every format, the intent is the same: provide usable ideas grounded in Lean Six Sigma,
Design Thinking, and Systems Thinking—with an emphasis on real-world application.
You will find a mix of explainers, tools, templates, case examples, and practical “how-to” guidance designed to help
individuals and teams clarify problems, reduce waste, improve flow, manage variation, and design better systems of work.
Why Todd Writes This Blog
I write the IPS Blog (and produce Todd Tuesdays) for three reasons:
-
To make improvement practical. Most organizations do not need more concepts—they need methods that
work under real constraints: limited time, competing priorities, imperfect data, and complex workflows. -
To translate applied research into usable tools. Valuable insights often live in academic papers
and technical books. This blog converts strong thinking into clear language, decisions, and practical steps you can apply. -
To build capability, not dependency. The goal is to help you and your team think better, solve better,
and sustain results—so improvement becomes part of daily work rather than a special project.
Formats You’ll See
Written Posts
In-depth articles that break down concepts, methods, and tools—often supported by examples, templates, and
implementation guidance.
Video Posts
Short, focused videos that deliver one clear idea at a time—designed for busy professionals who want a useful insight quickly.
Todd Tuesdays
A signature video series that provides concise, actionable improvement ideas for individual, team, and organizational
performance. Episodes often connect Lean Six Sigma, Design Thinking, and Systems Thinking—so the guidance is both practical
and context-aware.
Core Categories
The IPS Blog is organized around primary categories that reflect the OnlineIPS focus:
Lean Six Sigma
Foundations and advanced practice of Lean and Six Sigma, including problem definition, flow, waste reduction, variation,
root cause analysis, mistake-proofing, visual management, and sustaining gains through disciplined routines.
Design Thinking
Human-centered discovery, problem framing, insight development, prototyping, and experimentation—especially when the
“problem” is ambiguous, service-based, cross-functional, or behavior-driven.
Systems Thinking
Interdependencies, constraints, feedback loops, delays, trade-offs, and unintended consequences—helping you avoid local
optimization and design interventions that improve the whole system.
Leadership and Culture
How leaders build environments where improvement thrives: clarity, accountability, psychological safety, coaching behaviors,
and systems that support learning and performance.
Strategy, Execution, and Operational Excellence
Connecting improvement work to strategic outcomes: prioritization, portfolio management, metrics, governance, and execution
systems that prevent initiative overload.
Learning, Coaching, and Capability Building
How to develop problem-solvers: teaching methods, coaching routines, and the infrastructure required to move from training to
sustained practice.
Target Audience
The IPS Blog is written for:
- Leaders responsible for performance outcomes
- Practitioners running improvement projects and daily management
- Teams building internal improvement capability
- Students of Lean Six Sigma, Design Thinking, and Systems Thinking
- Organizations seeking practical operational excellence
The goal is to help you apply improvement methods in the conditions you actually face—not the conditions described in idealized examples.
Source of Information
What to Expect from Todd Tuesdays
Todd Tuesdays episodes are designed to be fast to consume and easy to apply. Each episode typically includes a featured video,
a short written summary with practical takeaways, and—when relevant—tools, templates, or links to related resources to help you
move from insight to action.
The IPS Blog exists to help people improve how they think and how they work—so performance gains are measurable, repeatable,
and sustainable.