FIRST is really looking into the Einstein problems

[Andy Baker]

Originally Posted by Peter Matteson

Jane,
I think the issue is that many of the members of these boards do Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) in our everyday jobs. This is large base of expertise that could hel;p out including mentors who work for suppliers that make the components in question. I know I would feel better if they solicited peer review of their plan because there a lot of people who think they know how to properly do this type of work but don't really go in depth on it, or understand how to apply the ACE/Six Sigma processes.
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From what I heard, they have done this. 5-why, Six Sigma, Root Cause experts have been brought in to help with this. Some are FIRST experts, some are new eyes to the situation.

I'm excited to hear how things go this weekend, and wish everyone the best of luck and good fortune to find out the most they can.

Sincerely,
Andy Baker

[JohnBoucher]

I think that that was a great email from FIRST explaining where they are in the process. That's all we need to know.

FIRST needs to know that the CD community is interested in the process and the results.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

It is important to remind everyone that many First Staffers, GDC and Key Volunteers visit CD often, sometimes daily. Although many do not choose to post, they are reading what you all have to say. It is easy to see that First is taking this very seriously from that facts outlined in Jon's email. Read the letter and think about the investment that is being made by First to insure that everyone (your team) has a great experience in the future.

[Peter Matteson]

Originally Posted by Andy Baker

From what I heard, they have done this. 5-why, Six Sigma, Root Cause experts have been brought in to help with this. Some are FIRST experts, some are new eyes to the situation.

I'm excited to hear how things go this weekend, and wish everyone the best of luck and good fortune to find out the most they can.

Sincerely,
Andy Baker

This was all I wanted to hear. The letter makes me feel better that they had the right people involved and clearly were addressing this thread.

I don't want to go through stories of RCCA investigation gone wrong here but trust me my concern comes from experieince where I have had to clean up bad investigations from well intentioned people so I'm always a little sensetive to these types of issues.

[Rosiebotboss]

Originally Posted by Andy Baker

From what I heard, they have done this. 5-why, Six Sigma, Root Cause experts have been brought in to help with this. Some are FIRST experts, some are new eyes to the situation.

I'm excited to hear how things go this weekend, and wish everyone the best of luck and good fortune to find out the most they can.

Sincerely,
Andy Baker

Not to belabor this, but I am at FIRST HQ now for the FLL/RD/FTC partners conferences and had the opportunity to talk face to face with Bill Miller last night at dinner. (And yes, he reads ALL these posts and is VERY AWARE of the conversation ongoing here on CD)

My point is this: FIRST is doing all the right things. All the key FTAs are here, all the key Vols are here, OUTSIDE engineers that have nothing to do with FIRST are here, (some have been here all week) and the teams are here. (or coming in today) along with FIRST Staff.

Let them do there job and dive in. I am as anxious as the next guy to find out what went wrong. It will take time.

[CalTran]

Originally Posted by Rosiebotboss

My point is this: FIRST is doing all the right things. All the key FTAs are here, all the key Vols are here, OUTSIDE engineers that have nothing to do with FIRST are here, (some have been here all week) and the teams are here. (or coming in today) along with FIRST Staff.

Let them do there job and dive in. I am as anxious as the next guy to find out what went wrong. It will take time.

Quoted for truth. They're doing everything they can to figure out just what happened. They've brought people in from the outside and they funded getting all 12 teams robots and key members of each team to FIRST HQ. <- That tends to require money, and FIRST is paying for all of it.

Just be patient.

[CalTran]

I see 2/3 of the "Eh-Team", namely my favorite blue and red box of a Canadian team...
Looks like it will be an interesting weekend. (Anybody else think the field looks oddly empty without the bridges?)

[Gregor]

I like the nice addition of the garbage can to the field. 30 points of you can balance it on a bridge?

[ratdude747]

All they need now is a large tesla coil to simulate the lightning outside