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Here are some reasons why we should be using Lean Six Sigma to make process improvements: It is a structured approach - if we follow the process, people will not forget any important steps along the way before they implement the solution. It helps quantify the benefits and thus make it easier to sell the improvements to senior managers in the company. It uses facts & data and the rigor of statistical testing to arrive at the right root cause instead of fixing symptoms or putting band-aids. There is a greater likelihood of the solution being sustainable if we follow the Six Sigma process. Six Sigma focuses on solving the right problems using the project selection matrix. It has proven itself in a large number of deployments. Frankly, there is no better tool out there to make process improvements - especially when the root cause or the solution is not known.

One question I got recently is- How can an individual benefit from Lean Six Sigma? My answer was - Lean Six Sigma builds the following in an individual. Ability to identify improvement projects and shortlist the best out of them. Ability to attack problems and challenges in a structured manner. Ability to guide and involve teams in complex situations through stimulating exercises that yield results. Ability to generate powerful recommendations for top/ senior management based on data driven approach. Ability to present recommendations to senior management effectively. Ability to implement recommendations with very high success rates. Ability to sustain/ control process improvements.