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Chapter 10: Basic Six Sigma Team Management - Coggle Diagram
Chapter 10: Basic Six Sigma Team Management
Six Sigma Management at the Enterprise Level
Overseen by top executives under the direction of Black Belts or Master Black Belts.
In charge of establishing the Six Sigma culture, issuing project approval, and guaranteeing responsibility.
Important responsibilities consist of:
Establishing Six Sigma as a goal for process and cultural development.
Evaluating performance measures and holding teams liable for outcomes.
Rewarding effective Six Sigma initiatives.
Six Sigma Management at the Team Level
Teams are established according to the demands of the project.
Key positions on a team include:
Six Sigma leader (Black Belt/Green Belt) – Oversees project execution.
Process owner: Takes responsibility for the process being enhanced and makes sure it is carried out.
Process expert: Offers extensive understanding of the present procedure.
Types of Team Members
Regular Team Members: Engage fully in all team meetings and activities.
Ad Hoc Team Members: Provide expertise just as needed to minimize disturbance to daily operations.
Members of the Resource Team: When necessary, provide resource access or professional advice.
Functions of a Six Sigma Team
Champions and Sponsors: Senior leaders who oversee projects and ensure alignment with business strategy.
Business or Process Owners
Business or Process Owners
The responsibilities of the Black Belt
Choose team members and explain the project's justification.
Team members should get training and assistance on Six Sigma tools.
Keep track of project timelines, frequently working with a project manager.
Help with the documentation and transition of the project.
Master Black Belts
Oversee many Six Sigma initiatives.
Offer assistance with complex statistical analysis.
Offer assistance with complex statistical analysis.
Project Managers
Assist Black Belts by handling documentation, timelines, and meeting management.
Keepers of time
Keep meetings on course and avoid scope creep.
Provide time alerts and make sure that conversations don't go beyond the time limit.
Phase-Based Timeline (DMAIC Method)
Project phases: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control.
Critical Path Method (CPM)
More detailed timeline approach that requires input from the team.
Steps:
Identify critical activities.
Arrange activities in order.
Assign time estimates to each task.
Create a timeline diagram.
Identify the longest time path (critical path).
Sum total time for the project or phase.
Budgets
Critical for project success; leadership tracks time and expenses.
Project managers may be the only ones with access to certain financial information.