The Six Sigma Handbook, Revised and Expanded, 2nd Edition

Chapter 15. Managing Six Sigma Projects^[]

^[] Some of the material in this chapter is from The Six Sigma Project Planner, by Thomas Pyzdek. © 2003 by McGraw-Hill.

The dictionary defines the word project as follows:

1. A plan or proposal; a scheme. See synonyms at plan.

2. An undertaking requiring concerted effort.

Under the synonym plan we find:

1. A scheme, program, or method worked out beforehand for the accomplishment of an objective: a plan of attack.

2. A proposed or tentative project or course of action.

3. A systematic arrangement of important parts.

Although truly dramatic improvement in quality often requires transforming the management philosophy and organization culture, the fact is that, sooner or later, projects must be undertaken to make things happen. ...