Lean Six Sigma For Dummies, 4th Edition

Chapter 19

Leading the Deployment and Selecting the Right Projects

IN THIS CHAPTER

Understanding the roles and responsibilities involved in deploying Lean Six Sigma

Selecting appropriate projects

Using Lean Six Sigma to support strategy deployment

This chapter is about leading the deployment of Lean Six Sigma in your organization. The key to successful deployment is the active involvement of leaders and managers, who must be seen to be leading and supporting the approach. Leadership doesn’t just come from the top, though. In this chapter, we look at the different roles needed to create an effective deployment program. Selecting the right projects is also key. Later in the chapter, we look at what makes a suitable DMAIC project and how to prioritize the opportunities.

Considering Key Factors for Successful Deployment

Successful deployment involves:

• Doing the right work: Ensure your projects are focused on the right issues and linked to your business objectives.
• Doing the work right: Run your projects effectively, using good-quality people, utilizing the right Lean Six Sigma tools and methods, applying sound project-management techniques and ensuring rigorous governance through ...