Ruth Archer
- Director of Continuous Improvement
- PhD, Business Administration with a specialization in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Northcentral University
- MBA, St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas
- BS, Electrical Engineering, Michigan Technological University
- Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Lean Systems Certification through the University of Kentucky, PROSCI Change Management Certification
Biography
Specialties
- Continuous Improvement using Lean Principles
- Coaching and Developing Lean Leaders
- Facilitating Continuous Improvement Events
- Advisor for Leaders in Continuous Improvement (LCI) and Silver Wings student organizations
Professional Affiliations
- Lean Higher Ed (HE) Americas Steering Committee Professional Development Officer and former Chair
- Former Michigan Performance Excellence (MIPEx) Examiner and Baldrige National Quality Award Examiner, National Institute of Standards and Technology
Teaching Interests
- Lean Culture, Processes, Methods, and Tools
- Leadership Skills
- Effective Teams
- Positive Psychology
Links of Interest
Continuous Improvement at Michigan Tech
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