Archive for the 'Project Management' Category

Geographically Scattered Six Sigma Certified Project Teams

Typically in the service sector, the various teams are at varied locations worldwide, with a diverse set of personnel. It is the Black Belt’s and the Champion’s creativity in managing such teams that ensures the success of the project.
Managing Using Technology
With new developments occurring everyday in technology, Black Belts have various options for their support. […]

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Design Risk Assessment In Six Sigma Implementation

Master Black Belts and Black Belts can bring about changes in design, but cannot guarantee the success of the changes. Each unique process can be affected adversely - or otherwise - due to the changes brought about, and team leaders can predict them when they design the product or process.
A design risk assessment is […]

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Facilitation Techniques For Certified Six Sigma Teams

The facilitators have to have good sense of timing, listening and observation skills and a sensitivity to overall group dynamics. Facilitation is not just about sorting out problems, but enabling groups or teams to workout solutions to various issues for the successful implementation of the projects.
Role of Change Agent
Commonly, Certified Six Sigma teams have to […]

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The Kano Analysis And Customer Needs

The Kano Theory
So how do organizations analyze the customer needs? How do they understand what the basic needs are and what will mean more than just satisfaction? To address and understand this situation, a technique has been developed by Professor Noriaki Kano and his colleagues of Tokyo Rika University. This is the Kano theory, which […]

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Choosing The Right Projects For Six Sigma Implementation

The selection may be based upon various criteria such as the cost-benefit comparison. The focus is to choose the right project focusing on the right goal.
Ultimately, all projects affect the stakeholders in one way or another.
Factors That Influence Selection
Customer experience is not the only underlying factor of Six Sigma project selection. A good […]

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Evaluating Six Sigma Certified Team Performance

A team is successful when it sets a benchmark and exceeds it. The team will perform when proper goals are established and benchmarks set for them to achieve. The record of progress should be maintained to keep the team on track.
The Metrics
Performance may be measured as productivity, quality levels achieved, customer satisfaction, project completion and […]

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