Six Sigma Training 101 – Better Management Basics

Written by Dana Schorden


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are only about 2.6 problems in a thousand. However,repparttar problem arises with deviation. Imagine a manufacturing process in which a drill makes a hole that is supposed to be 100 micrometers. With four levels of Sigma, only about 1 in 400 will be defective. This unfortunately does not take into accountrepparttar 140533 average value of measurement, which will shift over time. So, ifrepparttar 140534 measurement gradually drifts as each new hole is drilled, about 6.6% ofrepparttar 140535 output will be off by 1.5 sigma in each direction at anytime. Ifrepparttar 140536 process has drifted by 150 micrometers, thenrepparttar 140537 hole will be off by 300 micrometers, which is an extremely large defective rate. Using 6 sigma, with a 1.5 sigma shift to make up for average deviation,repparttar 140538 ratios are much lower and thereforerepparttar 140539 defective rates are much more sensible. The same drift in a six-sigma process will still only produce a defect for products or services that are more than 4.5 sigma away fromrepparttar 140540 average inrepparttar 140541 same direction. Usingrepparttar 140542 mathematics of a normal curve, this works out to 3.4 defects per million which is much more acceptable.

Conclusion

Customers value quality above all other things in a business. If a business produces a high quality product or service, more customers will return, and that business will gain new customers. Six-sigma helps to ensurerepparttar 140543 quality of goods and services is onlyrepparttar 140544 best. Six-sigma, when implemented correctly, is very effective and that is why many companies today use Six-sigma. This process was pioneered more than 20 years ago by Motorola, and has proven its lasting qualities through its continued use inrepparttar 140545 business world. Any company that wants to gain and retain customers while producing a high-quality product should considerrepparttar 140546 use of Six-sigma.

Dana Schorden enjoys writing about Six Sigma. Learn more at Six Sigma News, a weblog with daily six sigma software reviews and information.


How To Solve Problems

Written by Steve Gillman


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7. Write it down, and then find another way to expressrepparttar problem. Write down all solutions and ideas that come to mind. Later you can pickrepparttar 140511 diamonds out ofrepparttar 140512 dirt.

8. Try "random presentation." This is a fun one. Randomly pick an object and ask what it might teach you about your problem. A speed limit sign might suggest that you're growing your company too fast, for example. Don't be too dismissive of allrepparttar 140513 silly ideas this technique creates, as they'll sometimes trigger more useful ideas. This is also great for putting driving time to good use.

9. Look at what others have done. Problems aren't usually unique in every aspect. What have others done in similar situations?

10. Look at ways to causerepparttar 140514 problem. Too much stress? Find ways to cause more stress. Over-promise, sleep poorly, be constantly interrupted, leave many decisions unmade, and so on. Each way to cause stress can suggest solutions: Fewer promises, sleep more, don't allow interruptions, make decisions now, etc.

The Key To Solving Problems

Some of these problem solving techniques will work for you. The key is to get inrepparttar 140515 habit of using them. Do they require a little work? Sure, but isn't work better than worry?

Steve Gillman writes on many self help topics including boosting brainpower, losing weight, meditation, habits of mind, creative problem solving, learning gratitude, generating luck and anything related to self improvement. You'll find more at http://www.SelfImprovementNow.com


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