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Six Sigma Implementation - Is Continuity In The Cards

By Craig Calvin

When a business is switching from their normal processes to the Six Sigma discipline, they should expect a platform of efficient and improved processes. Team leaders need to make every effort to make certain that the conversion process is not hampered by any unnecessary reasons. If expected benefits of the project are to be realized, then the Six Sigma implementation must be seamless.

In order for Six Sigma implementation to be efficacious, an well laid out plan is crucial. There are various things that may occur that could stymie the process if the plan isn't designed to be realistic and achievable. Participation by all in the organization is vital, and every effort should be taken to assure that the Six Sigma project processes don't inhibit employees from their daily duties of running the business. An extra burden may cause resistance to the project. A plan which includes involvement and strategies contributed by the entire team is a good way to move forward with Six Sigma implementation.

The availability of resources to the team is a requirement that should not be overlooked. Both material and human resources are key to the program's success. If the resources are not provided and available in a timely manner, then the morale of the team could be affected negatively, causing the Six Sigma project to go off schedule. Smaller companies will be more likely to have resources ready at hand, whereas in larger corporations the gathering and compiling of resources may require more effort. If the Six Sigma implementation is to continue unimpeded, resources must be easily available.

The designing of a clear communication system from the onset must be of top priority. Forward thinking during the Six Sigma process is required at every step of the way to assure that the next step in the process will not be impeded by a lack of communication. All team members, from top management to Green, Yellow and Black Belts must participate in the communication process. Making sure all are informed at every step of the way is vital to the continuity of the Six Sigma implementation.

Communication of the various activities to the employees at various levels of the business has to be done. This is helpful in addressing resistance to change to a large extent. Communication has to reach out to employees, stakeholders and the senior management as well. Six Sigma is beneficial to all sorts of businesses, big or small. The implementation of such projects has to be continuous to ensure that the business starts to work to its fullest possible level.

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