Mention Lean Six Sigma to Project Managers and you typically get a dichotomy – the “hmm…yes” silence and change the topic approach or the “Ah yes…DMAIC”, and a lengthy discussion on its application.
Lean Six Sigma combines the best of Lean (think focus on speed) and Six Sigma (think focus on reducing errors) – it is a powerful business improvement approach. Consider overall business and operational excellence when you think Lean Six Sigma.
Or otherwise, what benefit is it to complete a process quickly (Lean) if there are lots of errors and rework is required? (enter Six Sigma).
Still not convinced? Consider the following – how important is it for you to:
So what is DMAIC (pronounced duh-MAY-ick)
DMAIC is a 5 phased approach to problem solving that underpins Lean Six Sigma. It is a structured methodology that logically leads a team from defining a problem through implementing solutions and establishing best practices to ensure solutions remain in place.
The key to Lean Six Sigma is clear problem definition, backed up by measure and analyse, in order to get to an improvement solution, with control ensuring no going backwards.
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