Leading Six Sigma: A Step-by-Step Guide Based on Experience with GE and Other Six Sigma Companies

Good Questions to Ask in . . .

Launching the Initiative

• How often are the Six Sigma projects reviewed by their Champions? By you and your staff?

• What percent of your and your leadership team's time will be allocated to Six Sigma deployment over the next year?

• May we review your overall deployment plan?

Managing the Effort

• What level of incremental operating profit from Six Sigma do you feel confident committing to this year? What is your basis for this number?

• May I see your project selection criteria, and your current project hopper? Please describe your project prioritization process.

• May I review some projects in your project tracking and reporting system?

Sustaining Momentum and Growing

• Will you show me your overall financials for the Six Sigma ...