Six Sigma Training – Helpful or Hype?
by Aveta Solutions - Six Sigma Online
There seems to be a well drawn line between the supporters and skeptics of Six Sigma Training. On one side companies will praise the profits they have made. However, to the skeptics, they don’t believe it is possible for one type of solution to apply to all the different types of business models. There are many companies that have had high hopes for Six Sigma. These companies often spend large amounts of money and resources on Six Sigma training only to have their dreams shattered. The money was spent, but the profits never came. Scratching their heads they often conclude that Six Sigma is a flawed methodology.The FlawsSix Sigma is certainly not a miracle drug that will transform your company into a powerhouse. Plain and simple, if you do not have 100 support from your company’s leadership… your implementation will either “fall short” or fail completely. Six Sigma can be a very slow process that takes years to implement successfully. Granted, there are other quality initiatives that may have quicker and larger returns. But those cases can’t compete as quality levels are increased to high rates.If you or your company is looking for a “quick fix” that will lead you down the yellow brick road… all of the Black Belts in the world couldn’t really help you. However, if you have long term goals for your company and understand the importance of customer satisfaction… Six Sigma is definitely the tool of choice.Your Company Better Processes = $$$$Everyday you go to work and have a process of getting your work done. Everyday, chances are, there are better ways of doing it quicker and more efficient. Quickness and efficiency equal a better product or service, a happier customer, and higher profits for your company.Simple right?Well in theory yes, but in reality it is quite a daunting task. Just imagine all the possible improvements that can be made. From the custodian to the assembly line, millions of processes are waiting to be improved.Six Sigma is a highly controlled methodology. It demands that you choose only the very best projects that meet your company’s goals. And once they are chosen it demands that the proper resources are dedicated to it. It requires the project be put through an entire process called DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve,
About the Author
Craig Setter is president of Aveta Solutions – Six Sigma Online. Six Sigma Online offers online six sigma training and certification classes for 6 sigma black belt, green belt, yellow belt, lean and DFSS courses ( www.sixsigmaonline.org ). Visit their website at: http://www.sixsigmaonline.org
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