Part I: Getting the Six Sigma Project Team Started

How to Use This Pocket Guide

Here are some some possible alternatives for getting started with the Pocket Guide:

1. If you’re about to start work on a DMAIC team, refer to Part 1: Getting the Six Sigma Project Team Started. Begin by reading the chapters appropriate to your role as a team leader or member.

2. If you’re in the midst of the project, consider what’s concerning you the most. Look through the table of contents and job aids for topics that seem relevant, and read those chapters first.

3. Identify a specific problem that you’re having on your team, and turn to the Six Sigma Team Problem-Solving Grid. See if your problem is listed under the DMAIC phase you’re currently in, or under the “All Phases” section. If so, refer to the chapters identified as addressing that problem.

4. Start with Chapter 10 (The “Politics” of Six Sigma Projects: Planning to Get Support and Cooperation from People Outside the Team), and identify, analyze, and create a plan for your Six Sigma Project stakeholders. As you work through this planning exercise, read the chapters referenced in the instructions.

5. Browse through the entire guide in chapter order, so that you gain some familiarity with the approaches. Come back to the guide when you need it, for some “just in time” help.

Good luck with your project!