Introduction to DMAIC
Presented by Elisabeth Swan
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About Our Presenter
• Managing Partner &
Executive Advisor at
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• Co-host of the
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• elisabeth@goleansixsigma.com
Elisabeth Swan
/ElisabethSwan
@ConsultSwan
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Today’s Agenda
• What is DMAIC?
• Why do organizations use it?
• How does it work?
• What are some common missteps?
• Are there any tip and tricks?
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DMAIC
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DMAIC
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Implement
Known
Solutions
Conduct
Root Cause
Analysis
Lean Six Sigma Project Types
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Poll #1
Question: Which “non-DMAIC” projects have
you been asked to use DMAIC on the most?
• A: Quick Wins
• B: Process Design
• C: Process Redesign
• D: Infrastructure Implementation
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DMAIC and PDCA
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DMAIC
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Define Phase
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Define Phase Overview
Create the
Project Charter
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Interpret the
Voice of the
Customer
Understand the
Current State
Develop Project
Communication
Why a Define Phase?
• Clarify the issue
• Understand who is involved
• Define the scope
• Engage those impacted
• Clarify customer expectations
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Where are
we going
with this?
Improvement Journey – Define Phase
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Measure Phase
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Measure Phase Overview
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Select
Measures
Plan for Data
Collection
Collect
Baseline Data
Why a Measure Phase?
• Determine if issue exists
• Assess if it’s worth addressing
• Understand the process
• Focus project efforts
• Establish the baseline
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The data
might tell us
it’s not really a
problem!
Improvement Journey – Measure Phase
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Poll #2
Question: What is your most common issue
in the Measure Phase?
• A: There is no existing baseline data
• B: There’s data but it’s inaccurate
• C: Our culture avoids “problem” data
• D: I need others to collect it and they’re not
interested
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Analyze Phase
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Analyze Phase Overview
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Conduct
Process
Analysis
Conduct
Data
Analysis
Brainstorm
Root Causes
Develop
Root Cause
Hypothesis
Validate
Root Cause
Hypothesis
Why an Analyze Phase?
Improvement Journey – Analyze Phase
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Improve Phase
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Improve Phase Overview
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Craft
Solutions
Filter
Solutions
Conduct Risk
Management
Determine
Solution
Approach
Why an Improve Phase?
• Address root causes
• Implement solutions
• Confirm improvement
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Did it work?
Improvement Journey – Improve Phase
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Control Phase
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Control Phase Overview
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Create
Monitoring
Plans
Develop
Response
Plans
Document the
Project
Pursue
Perfection
Why a Control Phase?
• Sustain improvements
• Monitor the process
• Assign ownership
• Develop response
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Yeah, my
weight loss plan
would probably be
more sustainable if
I had a plan after
dieting!
Improvement Journey – Control Phase
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Common DMAIC Missteps
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Using for
Quick Wins
Jumping to
Solution
Going Solo
Assuming It’s
“Done”
Question for You
Is there a DMAIC misstep you’d like to add
based on your experience?
• Please enter your response in the Question box
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DMAIC Tips and Tricks
• Reach out – constantly
• Structure sets you free
• Data is messy
• Analysis has many forms
• “Perfect” is the enemy of “good”
• Go immediately to your
next project
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Today We Covered
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• What is DMAIC?
• Why do organizations use it?
• How does it work?
• What are some common missteps?
• Are there any tip and tricks?
Questions?
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