Six Sigma Forum Magazine Author Guidelines

Aim and Scope

Six Sigma Forum Magazine is the flagship publication of ASQ’s Six Sigma Forum. Published quarterly, its mission is to provide a holistic view of Six Sigma, from the basics to the boardroom.

It’s the first magazine addressing the various developmental needs of Six Sigma Executives, Champions, Master Black Belts, Black Belts and Green Belts.

Example article for potential authors to refer to.

Suitable Articles

Typical lengths are approximately 2,000–2,500 words. The editors can consider articles on the following themes:

• Six Sigma 101.
• The technology of Six Sigma.
• Six Sigma in the boardroom.
• Change management programs.
• Six Sigma certification.
• Basic and advanced tools—what are they and how are they applied?
• View from process and project owners.
• Creating deployment plans.
• Leveraging businesses for sustainability of Six Sigma practices.
• Case studies.
• Project selection.
• Black Belt selection.
• How to acquire active executive involvement.
• Identification of cost savings.
• Failures.
• Project management as it relates to Six Sigma.
• Any aspect of the Six Sigma Black Belt certification body of knowledge.
• Characteristics of successful Black Belts (relates to Black Belt selection).
• Lessons learned.
• Software that supports Black Belt activities (e.g., MiniTab).
• Green Belt training.
• Curriculum design.

All submissions should go to:
Valerie Ellifson
Manuscript Coordinator, ASQ
e-mail: manuscripts@asq.org
(Phone: 800-248-1946)