http://www.artipot.com/dir/business/management/project-management/ Latest Project Management articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/192306/the-concept-of-zero-defects-in-six-sigma.htm We have often heard the concept of zero defects in relation to Six Sigma. Six Sigma is defined as 3.4 defects per million opportunities, allowing for a process shift up to 1.5 sigma. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:23:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/192306/the-concept-of-zero-defects-in-six-sigma.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/192296/process-ownership-is-vital-to-six-sigma-project-success.htm The most important functions of a Six Sigma project team are those executed by the Six Sigma Champion, Black Belts and the Master Black Belts. They will get maximum recognition for their efforts. But other members of the team who play an important role are the process owners. They are responsible for the management of the processes in the organization. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:03:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/192296/process-ownership-is-vital-to-six-sigma-project-success.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/192295/using-interviews-to-shape-six-sigma-deployment.htm A Six Sigma initiative will be successful when it becomes a way of life for the entire organization. The executives, champions, Black Belts and Green Belts and the Master Black Belts have to undertake the deployment in a planned manner to ensure this. All organization members, from the CEO to the end users, should be involved in the process. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:03:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/192295/using-interviews-to-shape-six-sigma-deployment.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/192293/six-sigma-training-for-software-implementation-projects.htm The beauty of Six Sigma is that it can be implemented in every field and is not just limited to the manufacturing Industry. The use of the Six Sigma concepts has caught on with the service industry, and that involves the software industry as well. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:00:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/192293/six-sigma-training-for-software-implementation-projects.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/192224/improving-help-desk-functions-by-using-six-sigma-training.htm The beauty of Six Sigma Training is that it proves to be the best methodology to bring about changes for betterment in the manufacturing industry as well as the financial, telecom, and health care sectors. At the same time, the Six Sigma methodology can also benefit the services industry for improving customer service processes, problem solving, and internal support services. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:15:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/192224/improving-help-desk-functions-by-using-six-sigma-training.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/192223/road-map-for-six-sigma-trained-green-belts.htm In the Six Sigma organizational structures, the Six Sigma trained Black Belts play the critical role of analysis and problem solving. They are assisted in their activities and other Six Sigma project functions by the Green Belts. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:13:23 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/192223/road-map-for-six-sigma-trained-green-belts.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/192222/six-sigma-and-lean-for-the-pharmaceutical-industry.htm Pharmaceutical companies are focusing on cost reduction and compliance. The industry is concentrating on reducing risk by improving the quality of the manufacturing process. Relying on end-of-process tests that may not be as reliable, these companies are looking at Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles which have been effective in the manufacturing and other industries... Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:12:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/192222/six-sigma-and-lean-for-the-pharmaceutical-industry.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/192168/six-sigma-training-employee-assessments.htm An important consideration of Six Sigma is the fact that the productivity of employees is dependent upon their level of satisfaction. For the success of the business, the assessment of employee contributions is useful. An assessment of all business processes at their top performance levels is vital to meet the challenges in this competitive world. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:51:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/192168/six-sigma-training-employee-assessments.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/190921/the-basics-of-project-management.htm Project management consists of 4 main elements; scope, resources, time and cost. All elements need to be managed properly if the project is going to be a success. Poor management can lead to project failure hence why it is so important. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:50:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/190921/the-basics-of-project-management.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/188089/theory-of-constraints-and-six-sigma.htm Six-Sigma is a methodology that aims at high performance using a data driven approach. It aims at reducing defects in the work processes and delivers valuable products according to the requirements of customers. The objective is to eliminate defects that have a negative impact on customer satisfaction levels. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:21:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/188089/theory-of-constraints-and-six-sigma.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/188085/a-six-sigma-training-primer.htm The training or education of employees is vital to the success of Six Sigma projects in any organization. Six Sigma training includes imparting knowledge about the various core concepts and techniques of Six Sigma. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:14:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/188085/a-six-sigma-training-primer.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/188080/various-levels-of-six-sigma-training-and-certification.htm The objective of the Six Sigma methodology is to reduce defects by improving processes and products and services. It involves identification of problem areas and rectification by formulating various techniques. The entire process involves lots of data collection and data analysis to be done using the various tools that Six Sigma provides. The attempt is to cut costs and... Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:05:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/188080/various-levels-of-six-sigma-training-and-certification.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/188077/roles-and-responsibilities-of-six-sigma-trained-champions-master-black-belts.htm Each organization will have its own structure and approach to Six Sigma. A successful Six Sigma deployment is the result of the teamwork of the members of the Six Sigma team. The deployment is successful if the approach is a top down one. Typically, a Six Sigma team has various members with varied roles and capabilities. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:04:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/188077/roles-and-responsibilities-of-six-sigma-trained-champions-master-black-belts.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/188039/is-six-sigma-training-only-for-big-companies.htm Big companies like Motorola, General Electric, Sony, Toshiba and many more like them have rolled out Six Sigma projects and implemented them successfully. This naturally gives rise to a misconception that Six Sigma is limited to just big companies. However, the approach of Six Sigma is such that its deployment can be modified to suit small and medium-sized businesses as well. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:57:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/188039/is-six-sigma-training-only-for-big-companies.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/180516/project-planning-and-six-sigma-certification.htm When an organization undertakes a Six Sigma project, the success of the project lies in its systematic management. There are various tools for project management, such as project plans, Gantt charts, Pareto Analysis and so on. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:23:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/180516/project-planning-and-six-sigma-certification.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/180512/the-kano-analysis-and-customer-needs.htm In the current competitive scenario, customer satisfaction is of great importance in just about every field. Every organization is making an effort to listen to the voice of the customer and bring about the appropriate changes to the products or services they offer to achieve customer satisfaction. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:07:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/180512/the-kano-analysis-and-customer-needs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/180500/the-five-ws-and-one-h-approach-to-six-sigma.htm A Six Sigma project is generally undertaken to bring about changes in the process and products for improved productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction. Its aim is the reduction of defects and reaching a quality standard of 6 sigma. The Five W's and One H approach can be effective in understanding a process or product taken up for improvement. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:47:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/180500/the-five-ws-and-one-h-approach-to-six-sigma.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/180498/facilitation-techniques-for-certified-six-sigma-teams.htm Facilitation allows teams to arrive at an outcome for which they take the entire responsibility and are committed to achieving it. The facilitators are the catalyst to create a working and productive chemistry among the members of the project. They bring about the best results in the interests of those involved. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:40:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/180498/facilitation-techniques-for-certified-six-sigma-teams.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/180497/choosing-the-right-projects-for-six-sigma-implementation.htm Six Sigma projects are undertaken to bring about changes for the betterment of process, which in turn will improve customer satisfaction, and ultimately profit margins. Project selection is dependent upon various factors like those that have a customer perspective - while some are relevant from the shareholders point of view. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:39:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/180497/choosing-the-right-projects-for-six-sigma-implementation.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/180495/evaluating-six-sigma-certified-team-performance.htm Six Sigma projects are not dependent on the best tools and data and the improvement methods as much as they are on the effective teams. All team members contribute to the success of the project. Evaluating team performance follows the same principle as evaluating any performance. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:37:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/180495/evaluating-six-sigma-certified-team-performance.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/180492/design-risk-assessment-in-six-sigma-implementation.htm A Six Sigma project is undertaken when a need is felt to bring about changes in an existing process or product design. It may be an entirely new process or product that is designed, or it may be a few improvements or additions to existing ones. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:35:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/180492/design-risk-assessment-in-six-sigma-implementation.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/180491/geographically-scattered-six-sigma-certified-project-teams.htm Six Sigma projects are, more often than not, based on the assumptions that the units under consideration will be in close geographical vicinity, mainly in the same physical plant. Leading a Six Sigma team is itself a challenge - and when it comes to managing teams at different locations scattered over vast geographical areas, it becomes even tougher. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:33:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/180491/geographically-scattered-six-sigma-certified-project-teams.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/177513/the-many-benefits-of-msp-programme-management-training.htm MSP Programme Management has been carefully designed to meet the changing needs of businesses and organisations. Training is handled efficiently and is an asset to the delegate on both a personal and professional level. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 01:24:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/177513/the-many-benefits-of-msp-programme-management-training.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/175604/why-prince2-training.htm PRINCE2 training is an asset for any company and will help anybody connected to projects to complete the project in a professional and timely manner. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:04:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/175604/why-prince2-training.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173704/the-philosophy-of-six-sigma.htm For years, many companies have worked hard in their attempt to achieve high profitability levels in their businesses. Business leaders are constantly on the lookout for new ideas that will have sustainable improvements over a larger period of time. For an integrated approach and to find the right tools for overcoming such issues, Six Sigma has come into limelight. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:30:08 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173704/the-philosophy-of-six-sigma.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173694/owner-builder-lessons-for-the-project-management-industry.htm Owner builder residential construction projects offer a terrific point of comparison from which businesses can learn volumes about effective (or ineffective) project management strategies and techniques. Owner builders make many basic mistakes. Learn from them to refresh yourself on some project management basics. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:03:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173694/owner-builder-lessons-for-the-project-management-industry.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173371/six-sigma-team-recognition-and-rewards.htm It is human nature to feel good and motivated to work further if a job well done is rewarded or recognized - even in a small way. In companies, it can prove to be of high value and encouragement for employees to work hard. Rewards give them the message that they are valued for their contributions - and that proves to be a good enabler for further sincere effort. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:27:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173371/six-sigma-team-recognition-and-rewards.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173369/merging-six-sigma-and-the-balanced-scorecard.htm Every business leader wants to take their company to higher levels of profitability. This is accomplished by taking all stakeholders on the route of satisfaction by providing good value products or services. In this attempt, improving existing processes and developing new processes or products wherever required is one solution that a Six Sigma initiative can bring about. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:25:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173369/merging-six-sigma-and-the-balanced-scorecard.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173366/guidelines-for-six-sigma-healthcare-project-selection.htm Six Sigma can be an effective approach to the improvement of services by any health care organization. Its utility can be advantageous to the betterment of services like those of the administration department, housekeeping, emergency and operating processes and so on. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:20:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173366/guidelines-for-six-sigma-healthcare-project-selection.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173363/aligning-six-sigma-and-healthcare.htm One sector which must have zero defects is the Healthcare Sector. Everyone from doctors, patients, healthcare administrators and other medical professionals wish that this sector become perfect, with mistakes entirely eliminated and efficiency improved to maximum extent. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:18:08 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173363/aligning-six-sigma-and-healthcare.htm