What Is Six Sigma?, Lawrence Holpp
What Is Six Sigma?, Lawrence Holpp
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What Is Six Sigma?

Author: Lawrence Holpp, Peter S. Pande

Narrator: TBD

Unabridged: 2 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/16/2001


Synopsis

A brief introduction to Six Sigma­­ for employees

Six Sigma is today's most talked-about system for improving the quality of organizational processes. Written by bestselling author Peter Pande,What Is Six Sigma? is a concise summary of the core themes and processes of Six Sigma. Unlike almost all other books on Six Sigma, it is written for the employees of organizations rolling out Six Sigma­­not just managers. This helpful overview describes what Six Sigma is, why companies are implementing it, and how employees can make it a success in their own organizations.

Based on the bestselling The Six Sigma Way, this accessable introduction to Six Sigma answers typical employee questions, concerns, and even skepticism about this revolutionary program. Includes:

The six themes of Six Sigma

A five-step roadmap to Six Sigma implementation

The 10 basic tools of Six Sigma, with an entire page devoted to each


Reviews

Goodreads review by Graham on May 17, 2023

I could’ve missed something, but I don’t think this book adequately accomplished its titular task of explaining what Six Sigma is. Rather, it extolled the successes of the methodology, reviewed roles within and iterations of the system, and dumped a bunch of buzzwordy business talk that represented......more

Goodreads review by Arpita on October 20, 2018

This book is for high level experienced people who want to have a basic understanding or brushing of knowledge on six sigma. It is a very concise form of the six sigma handbook. One fourth of the book is dedicated to the managerial understanding of the concept. Best part Re the examples that's are d......more

Goodreads review by Spencer on May 05, 2023

A good overview of six sigma. Plenty of detail for anyone completely unfamiliar with six sigma to introduce them to the potential value it can provide an organization. Perhaps a little too “beginner” for anyone with a basic understanding, wanting a resource that provides better comprehension.......more

Goodreads review by Lucille on June 23, 2024

Very basic overview of Six Sigma methodology for business.......more

Goodreads review by Soumya on May 15, 2019

It's a quick read to understand the what and why of Six Sigma.......more