"Six Sigma for Everyone" is a good place to start learning about Six Sigma -- what it is, why it matters, and to whom it applies. I have read many books on Six Sigma (and I am a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt by the American Society for Quality) and I found this book to be among the best "summary" guides for the Six Sigma methodology. George Eckes, the author, addresses both the strategic and tactical components of Six Sigma in this concise book. Eckes also utilizes a "top 10" framework for technical tools, "soft" tools, and common questions for Six Sigma. These top 10 lists help the reader digest common questions (and their answers) in an easy-to-read and understand format. I recommend this book for anyone interested in learning about Six Sigma as a methodology -- from both a manager's and a practitioner's point of view. For a much more detailed review of Six Sigma, I recommend The Six Sigma Handbook: The Complete Guide for Greenbelts, Blackbelts, and Managers at All Levels, Revised and Expanded Edition. For those readers interested in more of a "dictionary" type Six Sigma book, I found The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook: A Quick Reference Guide to 100 Tools for Improving Quality and Speed to be an excellent reference. Finally, for a good overview of some of the basic statistics underlying the Six Sigma methodology, I recommend Statistics for Six Sigma Made Easy.
A practical, straightforward guide to Six Sigma for employees in organizations contemplating or implementing Six Sigma From noted Six Sigma consultant and author George Eckes, Six Sigma for Everyone explains the underpinnings of the revolutionary quality assurance methodology, offers in-depth examples, and outlines the impact and desired end result of implementation. Whereas, most Six Sigma books are written for executives and practitioners of Six Sigma and tend to be overly technical or strategically focused, this book is written specifically for employees of organizations thinking about or already attempting implementation.
George Eckes (Superior, CO) is founder, President, and CEO of Eckes & Associates, Inc., a Colorado-based consulting group specializing in results driven by continuous improvement, Six Sigma training and implementation, organizational development, and change management. Among his clients in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Mexico are Volvo Trucks North America, Honeywell, Wells Fargo, and General Electric. He is also the author of Six Sigma Team Dynamics (Wiley: 0-471-22277-1), Making Six Sigma Last (Wiley: 0-471-41548-0), and The Six Sigma Revolution (Wiley: 0-471-38822-X).
"From Six Sigma consultant and author George Eckes comes Six Sigma for Everyone, a practical guide that explains the underpinnings of the revolutionary quality assurance methodology. Appropriate for employees and top management alike, this book is the only one you need if your company is currently implementing or contemplating Six Sigma. It tells you what Six Sigma is and what it is not, what it does and how it does it, and what your role likely will be in the implementation process. Eckes uses straightforward definitions and in-depth examples to outline the processes, impact, and desired end result of implementation - eliminating the confusion and fear many feel when first introduced to Six Sigma. If you need to understand the basics, then this is the book for you."--BOOK JACKET Team@Lib......Page 0 Cover......Page 1 Preface......Page 8 Acknowledgments......Page 10 Content s......Page 12 CHAPTER 1 Why Has My Company Adopted Six Sigma? What Can Six Sigma Do for You?......Page 14 CHAPTER 2 The Strategic Component of Six Sigma......Page 28 CHAPTER 3 The Tactics of Six Sigma Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control......Page 40 CHAPTER 4 10 Technical Tools to Master While on a Six Sigma Team......Page 80 CHAPTER 5 10 “Soft” Tools You Will Need on a Six Sigma Team......Page 102 CHAPTER 6 10 Common Questions about Six Sigma......Page 124 APPENDIX Process Capability and Sigma Conversion Table......Page 136 Index......Page 140 Team@Lib 1 Cover 1 Preface 8 Acknowledgments 10 Content s 12 CHAPTER 1 Why Has My Company Adopted Six Sigma? What Can Six Sigma Do for You? 14 CHAPTER 2 The Strategic Component of Six Sigma 28 CHAPTER 3 The Tactics of Six Sigma Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control 40 CHAPTER 4 10 Technical Tools to Master While on a Six Sigma Team 80 CHAPTER 5 10 “Soft” Tools You Will Need on a Six Sigma Team 102 CHAPTER 6 10 Common Questions about Six Sigma 124 APPENDIX Process Capability and Sigma Conversion Table 136 Index 140 0471281565 So your company has just announced they have begun a Six Sigma quality initiative.
