The Cost of Doing Nothing
- Jimmy Forster
- Oct 2
- 3 min read
Why Inefficiency Is More Expensive Than You Think
When organisations think about improvement, the first question is often, “How much will it cost us to do this?”
But the real question should be, “How much is it already costing us not to?”
The truth is, doing nothing isn’t free.
Inefficiency has a price tag.
It shows up in wasted hours, projects that drag on, customers who quietly disappear, and staff who feel frustrated when their hard work doesn’t add up to impact.
Left unchecked, those costs snowball, and they quietly drain profit, energy, and potential.
The Hidden Price of Standing Still
Jimmy Forster, founder of Lean 6 Services, has spent more than 30 years inside businesses big and small.
He’s walked shop floors, sat in boardrooms, and coached teams across industries, and he’s noticed something that leaders often miss,
“When I go into a business, I often hear people say they don’t have the time or budget for Lean Six Sigma. What they’re really saying is they’re prepared to keep paying for waste and inefficiency. Once we map it out, they’re usually shocked at what it’s already costing them.”
Think about it.
How many hours each week are lost to rework?
How many customers are left disappointed by inconsistencies?
How much staff time is swallowed up by unnecessary steps that add no value?
These aren’t small annoyances.
They’re expensive, and they grow when leaders delay investing in Lean Six Sigma training.
Why Lean Six Sigma Changes the Equation
The hesitation many leaders feel is understandable.
Training, change, and improvement can look like costs on a spreadsheet.
But accredited Lean Six Sigma training flips that equation.
It’s not about adding expense; it’s about cutting the silent drains on your organisation.
At Lean 6 Services, we specialise in making Lean Six Sigma workshops practical and engaging.
People leave with tools they can apply immediately to reduce waste, improve quality and consistency, and strengthen operational efficiency.
It works anywhere.
From small businesses to international enterprises, Lean Six Sigma applies across all sectors.
Wherever there are workflows, there’s room for improvement.
Why Trust Lean 6 Services?
There’s no shortage of improvement frameworks out there.
What makes Lean 6 Services different is the way the team, led by Jimmy, makes Lean Six Sigma accessible.
Jimmy’s three decades in operations mean he doesn’t just teach from slides; he draws from real experience.
His energy and storytelling make even the most complex tools click, and his examples show people how Lean Six Sigma fits into their world.
That’s why our training is ILSSI-accredited and internationally recognised.
From Yellow Belt to Black Belt, we deliver Lean Six Sigma certification that carries real weight.
More importantly, we ensure delegates leave confident, motivated, and ready to improve their business efficiency from day one.
The Real Risk Isn’t Action, It’s Inaction
Every day an organisation chooses not to address inefficiency, the costs add up. Customers move on.
Staff get frustrated.
Opportunities slip away.
As Jimmy often says,
“Waste is everywhere. The real question is, are you willing to keep paying for it?”
Ready to Stop Paying for Inefficiency?
At Lean 6 Services, we help organisations stop losing money and energy to inefficiency. Our accredited Lean Six Sigma training in the UK equips teams with the skills to embed continuous improvement into everyday work, fun, engaging, and effective.
The cost of doing nothing is too high.
Let’s make improvement pay for itself.
Contact Lean 6 Services today to learn more about our Lean Six Sigma workshops and certification programmes.
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