Sailing Through Six Sigma - Book & CD Set
Author: Michael Brassard, Diane Ritter
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ISBN: 0970683928
Publisher: Brassard & Ritter, LLC (01 October, 2002)
Sales Rank: 56,650
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Customer Reviews
Rating: 5 out of 5
A great Six Sigma book especially if you're new to the topic
A must read Six Sigma book!!
This is a great Six Sigma introductory and reference book. The book is very, very nicely laid-out and very colorful. It's about time someone wrote about Six Sigma in a more colorful and entertaining. Six Sigma doesn't have to read like a calculus book. The graphic artist is wonderful. I could hear Tom Peters already ranting about the presentation and design of the book especially when compared to others. The first chapter provides a nice Six Sigma introduction devoid of the sales hype that exists in other Six Sigma books. It succinctly answers the what's, the who's, the benefits, the how's, and the whys of Six Sigma. The factoid I liked best in this chapter is that Six Sigma isn't twice as good as three sigma; it's 20,000 times better. Each chapter had a factoid I have never considered.
Chapter 2 titled "Ready?" does a very good job of explaining what an organization must do in preparation of Six Sigma again, minus the sales hype. Again the graphics are wonderful. This is a very helpful chapter to read and share with your management, if you're trying to get your organization to consider Six Sigma.
However, the chapter I liked the most is titled "Project". This chapter does a fantastic job linking the DMAIIC (I'm not sure if I'm a fan of the extra I) process and a typical project. The project in the book is discussed on a week-by-week basis and provides insight of what should occur not only at the meetings but also between meetings.
The subsequent chapters are equal as well written, succinct,and devoid of the sales pitches. Those chapters are the: Long Haul, DMAIIC (once again, I'm not sure about the extra I), Tools (standard set of Six sigma tools explained; there is nice chart to help you decide which control chart to use, and R&R references and resources).
I have recommended this book to people who want to understand what Six Sigma is and what a Six Sigma project looks like (I absolutely loved this section). If you're a Six Sigma novice or expert, this book is definitely worth purchasing.
Apparently, in the future you will be able to purchase an e-book version of this book that will contain even more data. I can't wait to see.
The DMAIIC process used by this book is Define, measure, analyze, improve, implement, and control. I believe JPMorgan uses this same definition of DMAIIC.
Don't let the extra I in DMAIIC scare you off. This is a great read.
I can't wait to see the Ebook.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Clear Sailing to Port
The presentation, layout and graphics allows for an easy read and ability to navigate through the basics of 6 Sigma.It is suitable for Senior Management, Champions and Green Belts. Master Black Belts and Black Belts will find the
electronic book/CD version helpful and the electronic Six Sigma Knowledge Base (due to be released later this year) even more helpful for statistical and data tools.
This version of the book, could well serve as the foundation for your workbook for training purposes. The templates, case studies and sample forms are helpful for basic planning.
I found the chapters on the first 6 months, Selecting a Project and DMAIIC (where the extra I is for Implement) helpful when presenting to Management and Champions.
The book has a style that can also be used for training and informing employees who are not familiar with 6 Sigma.
Looking forward to the Six Sigma Knowledge Base when released.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Cutting through the Six Sigma hype
Michael Brassard and Diane Ritter have a gift for communicating important stuff in plain English. It's a rare gift in the Six Sigma world, and one that's been sorely needed. If you are wondering what Six Sigma is about, and it you want to use its ideas to make good changes in your organization, this book will help. Similar Products
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