| Six Sigma Projects are a great tool for process | | | | given to fix problems and improve processes, but it |
| improvement in a variety of industries. Unfortunately, | | | | really can be an expensive endeavor. If you need to |
| the topic is also one that creates a lot of controversy | | | | start small, create a few small projects that will allow |
| and causes many people to turn the other cheek | | | | you to hire outside help to take care of. Once those |
| because they do not understand the process or want | | | | projects start saving money and adding more to the |
| to face the changes that are looming. When people | | | | bottom line, you can use that extra money to train |
| are comfortable in their workplace, change can be | | | | your own employees so that you can use Six Sigma |
| very scary, because it threatens their security. Plus, Six | | | | as often as you'd like. |
| Sigma Projects are not cheap, and although they are | | | | -Determining whether Six Sigma Projects are the right |
| effective, some people might not be able to afford | | | | answer to your problems is another big hurdle to |
| them. There are three common issues with Six Sigma | | | | overcome. You can't really say for certain that a |
| Projects, and here is how to identify and overcome | | | | project is well suited for Six Sigma without investigating |
| them. | | | | it and figuring out what needs changed and how you |
| -If people are not willing to accept the changes that | | | | can best make those changes. You don't want to |
| take place during a Six Sigma Process, it can be a | | | | waste resources and time on a useless process, so |
| rough process for everyone involved. However, with | | | | take the time to make sure that a fact-based, |
| the Six Sigma Training that you have or that your | | | | data-driven analysis is the right path to take with your |
| team has, you need to address change management | | | | process improvement needs. |
| to ensure that everyone is on board before you even | | | | These are the most common issues for people who |
| begin planning a Six Sigma Process. That way, no one | | | | are thinking about or attempting to embark on Six |
| is surprised or caught off guard when things change | | | | Sigma Process improvements. By taking the time to |
| and they don't feel personally attacked or ambushed. | | | | iron out all of the complications, you will be much more |
| -Affordability is another major issue with Six Sigma | | | | prepared and have a better chance at success with |
| Projects. It can sound easy enough to use the tools | | | | your Six Sigma Projects every time. |