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Define Phase Checklist

by Shankar, Rama

Use this simple checklist to ensure you have completed all the essential activities of this DMAIC phase...

• Filetype: doc
• Keywords:Quality Tools; Tools and Templates; Charter; DMAIC: Define

Flow Chart Template

by Christolear, Dean

Create a graphical representation of the steps in a process, to better understand it and reveal opportunities for improvement...

• Filetype: xls
• Keywords:Quality Tools; Tools and Templates; DMAIC: Define, Measure

Project Charter Template

by Shankar, Rama

Once you’ve defined the problem, use this simple charter document to confirm agreement between the problem-solving team and management...

• Filetype: doc
• Keywords:Quality Tools; Tools and Templates; Charter; DMAIC: Define

Fishbone (Cause and Effect) Diagram

by Christolear, Dean

A tool for analyzing process dispersion. It is also referred to as the "Ishikawa diagram," because Kaoru Ishikawa developed it, and the "fishbone diagram," because the complete diagram resembles a fish skeleton. The diagram illustrates the main causes and..

• Filetype: xls
• Keywords:Tools and Templates, DMAIC: Define

AHP Matrix Template

by Sharma, Aseem

Preferences can be termed as a % ratio scale of priority. It can be used in both the Define and Measure phases and can be applied after gathering VOC data...

• Filetype: xls
• Keywords:Tools and Templates, DMAIC: Define; DMAIC: Measure

DMAIC Toolkit

by Sharma, Aseem

This simple Excel matrix shows the possible tools and techniques applicable to the DMAIC Cycle, from the Define to the Control stages...

• Filetype: xls
• Keywords:Tools and Templates, DMAIC: Define

Stakeholder Analysis Template

by Brack, Rodney

This template shows the impact of stakeholders' attitudes, activity, power and interest in determining stakeholder engagement strategies...

• Filetype: xls
• Keywords:Tools and Templates, DMAIC: Define

Performance Gap Matrix template

by McCain, Cecelia

The performance gap matrix is used to identify the performance gaps between one organization and a best practice leader by reducing data to common denominators. Complete instructions are included in the file...

• Filetype: doc
• Keywords:Tools and Templates, DMAIC: Define

Problem Analysis Using Pareto Chart

This is a quick and very basic tool which can be used to capture and analyze problem occurrences..

• Filetype: xls
• Keywords:Tools and Templates, DMAIC: Define

Project Selection Index

by Cortez, Reymundo

This is a very simple tool that helps in the efficient selection of improvement projects..

• Filetype: xls
• Keywords:Tools and Templates, DMAIC: Define