Six Sigma Theory of

Six Sigma is a management methodology forpick up a Six Sigma management book, yes you
accuracy in manufacturing, etc. to make sure thingsshould be aware of this. I would also recommend that
are done right the first time and with that comesentrepreneurs also respect those resumes, which
increases of economies of scale-fewer returns, etc.contain Six Sigma Black Belt in them. Although as I
Such processes are especially important in Military,study this stuff I can tell you that you still need an
Health Care, manufacturing, transportation andentrepreneur and visionary out front and most are
computer industries.from the gut and few can do both.
When every thing is right with fewer returns, less timeSo companies should be careful if they are looking for
is spent fixing your mistakes, thus higher profits. Somea problem solver or General Patton hard charger
of this could be classified as Micro-management ofwhen you have a perfection systems guy of Six
little details which goes against the theories of Fly bySigma, most likely they are NOT the same animal and
the seat of your pants, entrepreneurs, yet whenmany times they will not even get along personally.
working on lower margins in low cost high volumeJust make sure there is mutual respect and admiration
matured industry sectors, if you cannot do it the Sixfor each of the others abilities. Too often Sign Sigma's
Sigma way, you will be passed and put out ofthink they know it all and forget the reality of the
business by someone who is.market or the customer. The sales teams or counter
So I would say to those in any industry that the devil isperson is gold for information. Six Sigma black belts or
in the details and Six Sigma is worth a read. Youwhatever cool titles they give them now a days need
should start with Jack Welch's Biography and then goto be full spectrum to work. Consider this in 2006.