Define Phase in Six Sigma

Details for Charter Elements

Overview of Define Phase

Define Toolset

Project Ground Rules

Creating a Project Charter

Team Charter Template

Transition from Basic Information to Knowledge

Importance of a Successful Foundation

Purpose of Define Phase

Additional Information (Non-Customer Stakeholders, Schedule, Scope, Financial Drivers)

Project Duration

Sponsor/Champion

Internal and External Process Customers

Team Members and Roles

Critical to Quality Metrics (CTQs)

Problem Statement

Elements of a Team Charter

Project Charter Definition

Milestones

Team Member Roles

Measurement of Success

List of Stakeholders

Expected Financial Benefits

Project Scope

Reviewing the Charter for Success

Business Case

Importance of Documenting Rules

Leadership's Role in Rule Generation

Establishing Basic Rules and Requirements

Is/Is Not Matrix

Define Tollgate Checklist

In and Out of the Box Method

Stakeholder Analysis

Overview of Define Tools

Financial Drivers

Internal and External Customers

CTQs

Problem Statement

Sponsor

Objective/Goal

Team Members

Project Schedule

Project Name