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Best Format For Six Sigma Final Report
From the iSixSigma Discussion Forum: "I am about to present a report on my first Six Sigma Project to the Vice President of my Company can anyone help me on the best format to use?" From iSixSigma.

Considering Constraints
Projects should always have a business benefit. This article discusses the theory of constraints and how to determine which projects to pursue. From Quality Digest, written by Thomas Pyzdek.

Defining Six Sigma Projects
If you define a project and the criteria that lead to successful projects, you are more likely to deliver successful projects. From Quality Digest, written by Thomas Pyzdek.

Don't Leave Project Status to Chance
Set the stage for project success with effective management of the status reporting process. From ITtoolkit.com.

Finding and Selecting Good Six Sigma Projects
What Six Sigma projects should you be working on? This article presents the obvious, as well as some not so obvious, areas for improvement, followed by Six Sigma project guidelines and examples. From B. Krishna and iSixSigma.

Guidelines for Six Sigma Healthcare Project Selection
While every healthcare organization has multiple priorities that must be weighed and kept in balance - and many stakeholders to satisfy - there are some basic guidelines which can be used for Six Sigma healthcare project selection. From Wendy Catalani-Davies and Carl Vieth.

How To Select A Quality Improvement Project
Don't start a process improvement project unless it's the right one. Here are some helpful guidelines for project selection. From iSixSigma.

Identifying Six Sigma Projects
The intent of this article is to present ideas for identifying issues in your organization and function. These ideas can then be evaluated and formalized into project charters which will allow you to prioritize for implementation. From iSixSigma.

Leveraging: Stealing with Pride from Your Own Company
Leveraging improvements encourages employees to "steal with pride" from their own company by 1) recognizing that their improvement needs are common throughout the company; and 2) discovering that proven solutions already exist within the company. From Steve Crom.

Project Scoping in Healthcare: An Exploration and Tips
An important factor contributing to the success of a Six Sigma healthcare project is the initial defining or scoping of the project. From Mike Case, Aidan Cardella and Michael Toomey.

Pull System Speeds Up Work Flow and Project Cycle Time
A "pull system," in which work enters a process at the same rate it exits. The result is a faster work flow and faster project cycle times. And with the "exit rate" controlled by customer demand, the customers' needs are always met. From Kevin Simonin and Mark Price.

Selecting Six Sigma Projects
Certain factors make projects more desirable to the business. This article outlines a few concepts that help in selecting Six Sigma projects. (PDF also available). From Quality Digest, written by Thomas Pyzdek.

Selecting Winning Projects
Using software and monte carlo simulations to predict the probability of project success. From Quality Digest, written by Thomas Pyzdek.

Six Sigma Projects in the Human Resources Department
Human resources is no different than any other aspect of a business in being able to deliver Six Sigma projects with significant financial benefits to the company. Projects are directed toward the internal customer or toward the external customer. From Alastair Muir.

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