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Student-Based Applied Research, SBAR. John W. Sinn, QS Professor, BGSU Naj Ahmad, QS Student, BGSU Presented at the January 9, 2008 American Society for Quality, Toledo Section Dinner Meeting. Topics SBAR defined Top 10 reasons for SBAR Typical SBAR project anatomy
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Student-Based Applied Research, SBAR John W. Sinn, QS Professor, BGSU Naj Ahmad, QS Student, BGSU Presented at the January 9, 2008 American Society for Quality, Toledo Section Dinner Meeting Topics • SBAR defined • Top 10 reasons for SBAR • Typical SBAR project anatomy • Infrastructural support, considerations • Opportunities, challenges
SBAR Defined……. SBAR, at BGSU, is currently a modified co-op experience focused on applied research, in partnership with sponsor organization, and with added support and other features. Faculty Student SBAR Organizational Mentor Project Manager Broad-based interaction, dynamic, composing SBAR
Faculty Student SBAR Organizational Mentor Project Manager SBAR Defined……. SBAR, at BGSU, is currently a modified co-op experience focused on applied research, in partnership with sponsor organization, and with added support and other features. Relationally…….. • SBAR engages all on the team, in ways which co-op does not, on applied research. • SBAR has a pre-determined project-focused agenda, not only student work experience. • SBAR is a longer term, continuing commitment, via the project team, for change. • SBAR provides a broader base of talent and resources focused on the project objectives.
Top 10 Reasons For SBAR • Affordable, systematic, disciplined, value-adding, for organizational sponsor and others in mix. • Problem solving that develops critical thinking, leads to robust solutions. • “High end” leadership talent assists in change process, cultural paradigm shifts. • Involves faculty, student and organization mentor relationally as an innovative, creative dynamic. • Future opportunities are built—as trust and confidence grows—leading to new venues.
Top 10 Reasons For SBAR • Stakeholders communicate through a team, using innovative technologies for change. • Documented through a “research report” reflective of documentation needed for change. • Win-Win approach for university and sponsoring organization. • Initiated by a customer proposal, iterative discussions and negotiations lead to contract. • Contracted services on a per hour basis, no benefits paid by sponsoring organization.
SBAR Project Anatomy: Typical Objectives • General data gathering and documentation for SOP’s, work instructions, layouts, value stream mapping, process flow charts, and other related lean sigma foundations. • Improve quality with teams engaged in courses/training for credit and non-credit through BGSU, at graduate and undergraduate levels, focused on lean sigma initiatives. • Lean sigma data-based improvement, data collection, analysis, and experimentation, including assessment and acquisition of appropriate software systems for use. • Data-based documentation, lean sigma, assessing to determine and develop innovative systems/applications collaboratively for increasing robustness.
SBAR Project Anatomy: Growing, Doing A Typical Project Assess project potentials Initial contact New projects being discussed Draft proposal initiated Phase III commences/ project results documented Student identified Phase II communication Contract signed, project commences Phase II commences Phase I communication Objectives tightened
SBAR Project Anatomy:Documenting The Deliverables A multi-chapter “Research report” is typically built over time, to include: • Chapter 1: Introduction • Chapter 2: Review of Literature • Chapter 3: Methodology • Chapter 4: Project phases, findings • Chapter 5: Results, conclusions Developed as “mini thesis”…….documenting progress and improvement for all, assessment vehicle to assure project is on the mark.
Opportunities, Challenges Academic benefits………opportunities • Support, guidance to learn valuable skills • Develop current and future professional skills • Earn while you learn, leadership • Flexible, consistent professional growth • Self investigation, growth, career exploration Industry benefits………opportunities • Applied research problem-solving approach • Seamless technology transfer, change • Project tied to resources on campus • Faculty input, with sponsor champion driving idea • Develop current future partnership, network
Opportunities, Challenges SBAR applies to several areas………challenges • Manufacturing, base of all SBAR experience • Healthcare, Construction, Education, Government • Quality improvement, change, always a challenge QS curriculum is base of SBAR, offers challenges • Seven undergraduate, four graduate courses • Part of new Engineering Technology initiative • Lean sigma focused, project oriented, online teams • Certificates, credit and non-credit merge • Excel SW foundations, shifting to MS Project
Questions…….Contact…….. Dr. John W. Sinn jwsinn@bgsu.edu (419)-276-6034