Tag: problem statement

Continuous improvement specialists are challenged to solve problems for their organizations or clients. They have acquired a wide array of tools, methods, and techniques for that purpose. If continuous improvement practitioners can establish the winning conditions for change, they can look forward to successful outcomes. However, the devil is in the details, making […]

Like morning leads the day, a well-defined, well-scoped Six Sigma project is more likely to be completed and lead to savings. A DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) project that starts directly at the Measure phase has the potential to be ditched as investigation of the current problem may open a can of worms that […]

The project charter is the first step and one of the most important parts of any Six Sigma project. The document provides an overview of the project and serves as an agreement between management and the Six Sigma team regarding the expected project outcome. The charter is used to set the project direction and defines […]