The Six Sigma Method And Design Of ExperimentsWritten by Peter Peterka
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Six Sigma Methods There have evolved two key methods for carrying out Six Sigma projects. The first method is most well-defined and works best if you have a problem with an unknown solution in existing products, processes or services. This method is called DMAIC or Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control. The newest method, which is in developing stages, is called Design for Six Sigma or DFSS. The goal of DFSS is to develop a new product, process or service that is defect-free in eyes of customer. A number of consulting companies have invented roadmaps for DFSS like IDOV (Identify, Design, Optimize and Validate) and DMADV (Design, Measure, Analyze, Design and Verify). Six Sigma and Design of Experiments Once an organization has decided on method and project y’s, Belts are marched off to training “waves” bringing management-approved projects to class. DMAIC Green Belt training is normally two one-week sessions separated by one month. Black Belt training waves are extended by two additional months with two more weeks of training. The emphasis during extended two weeks of Black Belt training is often on learning more details about advanced tools such as Design of Experiments (DOE). So where does Design of Experiments fit into Six Sigma? Six Sigma is about understanding and controlling variation of key process variables known as inputs or x’s in order to obtain improved results on project outputs or y’s. In Design of Experiment terms these inputs or x’s are often referred to as factors and outputs are referred to as responses. In nearly all Six Sigma projects relationship of project y’s takes on form of y
Peter Peterka is the leading consultant for www.6sigma.us. Peter has eleven years of experience performing as a Master Black Belt, working with numerous companies, including 3M, Dell, Dow, GE, HP, Intel, Motorola, Seagate, and Xerox. You can signup for Peter's Six Sigma Certification at www.6sigma.us.
| | Do You Want to Make More Money as a Life CoachWritten by Neil Millar
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You have to define yourself. If you don’t, you won’t ever get more than a trickle of business. When you define yourself you clearly say to your target market, ‘Heads up, I’m your baby. You have problem X. Wow, I fix problem X. This is how it works.’ And I don’t just mean defining your self as simply a “Relationship Coach” I mean what kind of relationship coach. Are you relationship coach for busy executives who wants to find their soul-mate? Are you relationship coach for people who have suffered abuse? Are you relationship coach for newly weds…Mum’s with children or dad thinking of running away. Define yourself for goodness sake. Tell your market you are God or Goddess of coaching on that particular problem. Send them a clear message, not diluted I cover all ailments tosh that most of market bewilders prospects with. I’ve worked with a top UK coach. She’s an absolute master at defining. When you think you’re clear on something she makes it clearer. As a result of defining she’s done on her coaching practice, whole thing exploded. She’s a great example. You have to find your message. Until you do, don’t waste money on stationery, marketing and websites. Find your message! Educate your audience and success will be yours. Best Neil Millar
Neil Millar is a novelist and Personal Development Author, acclaimed by a New York Times best Selling Author as ‘A Master of foreshadowing and suspense.’ He’s also worked closely with top UK coach Jo Ball. Find out their books and programmes and philosophies at www.neilmillar.net
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