TOP 10 QUESTIONS

To Review the Potential of a Six Sigma Project

1. What is the problem you are trying to address?

2. What are the potential benefits of solving this problem?

3. Will you be able to quantify these benefits in terms of cost savings, cost avoidance, or improved customer satisfaction if you solve this problem?

4. Do you have the necessary support and commitment from management/ key stakeholders to solve this problem?

5. Is the resolution of this problem achievable given your span of influence (i.e., is the scope of the project reasonable)?

6. What key output variables are needed to measure project success?

7. Do you have a capable system to measure each of these key output variables?

8. What key process input variables are you going to examine to determine the root cause(s) of your problem?

9. Do you have a capable system to measure each of these key input variables?

10. Do you have the appropriate analytical resources (training, software) necessary to solve this problem?