December 7, 2014

"I recently completed a 4 day workshop on LSS with Mark. As a learning expert, Mark did several things at an expert level for adult learners: 1) sequenced the content into manageable and logical chunks, 2) communicated and emphasized the WIIFM, and 3) allowed for ample practice and interaction. He is an excellent facilitator and I highly recommend Mark for other LSS workshops without hesitation. As a CLSS practitioner, his knowledge and expertise was demonstrated throughout the workshop."

Douglas Blackshear Controller and Senior Accountant | P&L Management December 7, 2014

"Mark is not just a Lean Six Sigma guru, but a terrific instructor as well. He presents information and principles in a clear fashion, with humor and wit, and supported with real-world examples and anecdotes. He not only presents information, but ensures that those he is instructing understand it. I highly recommend Mark both as an instructor and as an implementer of the principles of "kaizen" to improve the efficiency of any business."

Paul Rosiek Healthcare Manager April 24, 2015

"I had the pleasure of taking the Lean Six Sigma Certification courses, both Yellow Belt and Green Belt, from Mark Ryan and Value Stream Consulting. Professionally, he is knowledgeable in the course topics of Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, DMAIC, Process Improvement, and many other topics that were covered in the courses. He is clearly a Subject Matter Expert (SME) when it comes to Lean Six Sigma!

But Mark went well beyond these expectations. He is a wonderful trainer, focused on helping his students internalize the core concepts so we won’t forget them as soon as we pass the test. He was also very responsive to the needs of the students, as he was able to demonstrate Lean Six Sigma skills within a number of industries brought up in student questions. And last, but not least, Mark kept the material relevant and fun for the students.

I have already verbally recommended Mark and his class to others, and I am glad to finally put this in writing. I am proud to have completed the courses, and strongly recommend these courses to others."

Jonathan Jorgensen Emergency Management | Project Management November 7, 2014

"I was fortunate to have Mark Ryan provide instruction on becoming certified in Lean Six-Sigma (LLS) Yellow Belt. Mark Ryan truly understands the Six-Sigma process and conveyed the theories and principles easily to a group of individuals new to the process. His real world examples open our eyes to how companies are adapting LLS practices into their business models. I would recommend Mark Ryan as a LSS instructor to anyone or to any organization looking to learn how to become more efficient and reduce their muda (waste)."

Leslie Pratt Business Data Analyst | Data & Process Modeling Extensive Project Life Cycle Experience November 7, 2014

"Mark is an excellent trainer. The Lean Six Sigma training that Mark did at WorkOne was very well done. He was able to truly engage the students and keep it interesting. He took the time to drive the major concepts of Kaizen, Muda (Muri & Mura) and Heijunka into his student's minds. In addition, he brought the tools like Kanban, Andon and Obeya to life with great examples and pictures. I really benefited from his training and feel I can go out and use it right away. Thanks, Mark!"