Six Sigma For Managers

by Greg Brue

THE BRIEFCASE BOOKS SERIES Now translated into nine languages! This reader-friendly, icon-rich series is must reading for all managers at every level. All managers, whether brand new to their positions or well established in the corporate hierarchy, can use a little "brushing up" now and then. The skills-based Briefcase Books series is filled with ideas and strategies to help managers become more capable, efficient, effective, and valuable to their corporations. Six Sigma­­one of the hottest topics in today's manufacturing circles­­is a statistical concept that characterizes nearly zero defects in any process. But its successful implementation involves a whole new set of management practices. Six Sigma for Managers will help managers better understand this concept and how to facilitate the learning, cooperation, skills improvement, and commitment required to make Six Sigma processes a reality in any organization.

Genres: Management, Business, Nonfiction, Textbooks, Buisness, Self Help

180 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Soph · Rating 1 out of 5]

read for class ignore.

[Stephen Topp · Rating 3 out of 5]

What this is: a quick, bird's eye view of the basic ideas, concepts, and structure of a Six Sigma project.
What this isn't: a learning tool for someone looking to certify themselves in Six Sigma.

For me, this was exactly what I wanted. A short refresher and guide on Six Sigma terminology and practices. I suspect it would also be useful for somebody working on the periphery of a Six Sigma project who wants or needs to know the general shape of what's going on.

[Ronald Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great history, overview, and introduction to the methodology of Six Sigma. When managers learn how to use it they MUST train their direct reports and involve the vast majority of the workforce. This book gives a great start.

[Adam · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book gave a terse introduction to the subject of Six Sigma. I found it a little hard to follow at times as it seemed to assume the reader already had some background knowledge of the subject, but for me, being a greeny, it made harder work of trying to understand the concepts of this complex discipline. Nevertheless, it's maybe given me a taster enough to find another book to build on the limited knowledge gained.

[Cameron · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a pretty good book about an interesting business concept that doesn't take very long to read. That's about it.

[Jillian · Rating 1 out of 5]

ugh. for class.

[Joe O'Connor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very Good; management perspective of 6 sigma processes, tools, and selection of projects.

[Rick Yvanovich · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you want a quick (~60 page) primer on six sigma, this is worth an hours read

[Erik · Rating 3 out of 5]

It wasn't exactly what I was looking for (I expected a training manual), but worth the read.

[Jose Mari · Rating 3 out of 5]

You can finish this book in 1 or 2 commutes. Good if you want to get an overview about six sigma. Gives a preview on a few six sigma tools.

[Marcus Goncalves · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author provides a great and simple introduction to six sigma. A must for anyone considering six sigma’s adoption. It could have been more detailed though.

[Hussam · Rating 2 out of 5]

Its very basic and introductory. What you would read on a 2 hour journey. This may serve as a starter for your team to get on board with the program and familiarize them with the jargons.