Six Sigma For Dummies audiobook

The book provided the foundational knowledge of Six Sigma that I was looking for. Read for work purposes, and will help me get started in this new sector.

This is exactly what I needed to determine whether or not I wanted to take online classes for Six Sigma. I have been familiar with some of the Six Sigma methods but not very in depth, so this book was very helpful.

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Six sigma takeaway1- Six Sigma is deterministic. It emphasizes the cause and effect relationship between the factors that influence a process and its result. 2- Six Sigma is the single most effective problem-solving methodology for improving business and organizational performance.3- To navigate toward a specific outcome, follow the steps in the DMAIC process:"Define" - Determine exactly what you want to accomplish. Be specific."Measure" - Decide how you’ll measure your progress. Start with the current level of performance and establish goals."Analyze" - Using the power of cause and effect, examine data to determine the strengths and weaknesses of your process."Improve" - Select the variables you can upgrade and make the modifications."Control" - Institutionalize improvements by creating new procedures.To improve your results, apply each DMAIC step to any business process. Repeating the DMAIC cycle for project after project for sure it will brings success.4- The RUMBA acronym reminds you that all specifications should meet the following five criteria:"Reasonable" - Begin with a realistic assessment of customers’ needs. Be sure your specification is relevant. Six Sigma should be driven by customers’ requirements."Understandable" - A specification should not be so arcane or technical that no one really knows what it means."Measurable" - Only use a specification that you can measure accurately."Believable" - Your colleagues must buy into the specification. It has to be credible."Attainable" - Unless the specification is realistic and achievable, you can’t expect others to strive to meet it.5- Applying its tools will help you change the way you think about problems so you can accomplish your company’s objectives as well as your own

A Great Asset in Any Arsenal!Although I am not in the manager part of manufacture my, I have always wondered what Six Sigma was about. This read hits all the significant points without becoming overwhelming. Its an excellent overview of the history and implementation of the Six Sigma method, and gives good insights into how the program can benefit about any business venture. Nicely laid out for all regardless of interest or ability.

Great book for complete beginners. Enough to give you "Oh I read that before in that book" moments now and then when you go ahead with your learning. Some solved examples lacked details making them harder to grasp but at the same time adding more fun. Highly recommended for absolute beginners.

This book sets the stage to learn the basic principles behind the six sigma process. I found it very helpful in setting up this system for my own business and I've adapted it to songwriting.

A very great introduction on the topic. Easy to understand with adequate example