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A brief introduction to Six Sigma for employees Six Sigma is today's most talked-about system for improving the quality of organizational processes. Written by bestselling author Peter Pande,What Is Six Sigma? is a concise summary of the core themes and processes of Six Sigma. Unlike almost all other books on Six Sigma, it is written for the employees of organizations rolling out Six Sigmanot just managers. This helpful overview describes what Six Sigma is, why companies are implementing it, and how employees can make it a success in their own organizations. Based on the bestselling The Six Sigma Way, this accessable introduction to Six Sigma answers typical employee questions, concerns, and even skepticism about this revolutionary program. Includes: - The six themes of Six Sigma
- A five-step roadmap to Six Sigma implementation
- The 10 basic tools of Six Sigma, with an entire page devoted to each
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Six Sigma is today's most talked-about system for improving the quality of organizational processes. Written by bestselling author Peter Pande,What Is Six Sigma? is a concise summary of the core themes and processes of Six Sigma. Unlike almost all other books on Six Sigma, it is written for the employees of organizations rolling out Six Sigmanot just managers. This helpful overview describes what Six Sigma is, why companies are implementing it, and how employees can make it a success in their own organizations.--This text refers to the Digital edition.
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Helpful overview describes what Six Sigma is, why companies are implementing it, and how employees can make it a success in their own organizations. Softcover.
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The First Six Sigma Primer Written Especially for Employees Six Sigma has gained an avid following among executives and managers for its ability to reduce cycle time, eliminate product defects, and dramatically increase customer involvement and satisfaction. But Six Sigma can't work without widespread employee involvement and commitment. What Is Six Sigma? explains, for employees, the core ideas behind Six Sigma, the crucial roles and responsibilities employees have in a Six Sigma initiative, and how Six Sigma can benefit them. This concise introduction to Six Sigma explains what questions to ask when Six Sigma is first introduced in an organization, then answers those questions in straightforward and easy-to-read style. Look to it for real-world descriptions of: - The fundamentals and foundations of Six Sigma
- The essential roles employees play in Six Sigma
- The changes and challenges they are likely to see
- Case studies of employees using Six Sigma to identifyand correctmajor problems
More than a "quality" program, Six Sigma is a business initiative that helps every area of an organization meet the changing needs of its customers, profitably. What Is Six Sigma? will help spread the message of Six Sigma around any organization simply and clearly.
About the Author
Peter S. Pande is president of Pivotal Resources, Inc., a leading organizational improvement consulting and training firm.. He is an experienced executive consultant and has helped guide Six Sigma initiatives at major corporations. He cowrote the bestselling The Six Sigma Way as well as The Six Sigma Way Team Fieldbook. Larry Holpp is a consultant with Pivotal Resources. He was previously Vice President, Quality and a Master Black Belt at GE Capital. Holpp is the author of Managing Teams, and The Team Turbo Training Kit, and has published two dozen articles on training and quality in professional journals. Rating 4.5
Great introduction, should be called "Surviving Six Sigma"Although this is a very good introduction to Six Sigma, it is clearly written for somebody in middle management whose organization has decided to adopt Six Sigma. It spends a considerable amount of time comforting the reader that his/her job is not in danger because of Six Sigma and that (s)he should embrace it and take advantage of it.
This book is a great first introduction to Six Sigma and will serve as an excellent springboard into further education and training.Excellent system for process managementSix sigma is used in major corporations for process management. It is effective because the philosophy is supported with metrics. I can see why Jack Welch and Larry Bossidy fell in love with this system. I believe this book should be read in tandem with Optimal Thinking: How To Be Your Best Self to optimize individual and organizational efficiency and effectiveness. When thinking in organizations is consistently optimized, there is minimal resistance to six sigma.Six Sigma OverviewIf you are looking for a book to take you from no knowledge of Six Sigma to a very elementary level of knowledge, this could be useful. I found myself feeling like I was reading a company brochure for Six Sigma that was too long. The book falls into a middle ground of not having enough information to be useful in implementing Six Sigma yet might have too much for the average person.
I originally thought this would be a great book to give to people that congratulate me on being a Six Sigma Black Belt, that they once took Karate but never got that far, to understand Six Sigma. After thinking about the level of knowledge of many people regarding basic statistics I think as simple as this book is it may be over the general person's comfort level. I'm afraid it might cause people to shut down from feeling overwhelmed. If they have basic statistical skills, they should have no problem understanding this though.
Maybe the book is perfect for people being asked to participate in Six Sigma initiatives or working with a company that is implementing Six Sigma. I would be uncomfortable giving this to somebody with no Six Sigma knowledge and not being available to discuss it with them, hold their hand through it. If you have a real interest in Six Sigma, pick up one of the "heavier" books, including The Six Sigma Way by the same author. You can skim through it and get this same information. If you want more information it will be there, no need to buy another book. |
