Definition and Prioritization of Problems and Projects
for Kick-Off
John Dennis PMP Lean Six Sigma Master Black Black Belt
Lean Six Sigma Training Ltd (UK)
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Problems
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Every Lean Six Sigma Project starts with recognition of
a Business Problem
Or put another way…
If we didn’t have Business Problems then we would not need Lean Six Sigma !
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The Gap
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A Business problem is ‘ The Gap’…
Between what SHOULD BE happening…
And what is ACTUALLY happening.
‘ The Gap ‘ Where we should be
Where we are now
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The Gap
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‘ The Gap ‘ Approved Standard for Work
Actual Work
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The Gap
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‘ The Gap ‘ What our Target is
Where we are now
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Customer
Problemsncreasi
ng Value
through the
Process
Inputs Outputs Operations
Problems ? What Problems ?
Accidents
Equipment Maintenance Scrap
Unhappy Customers
Supplier Delivery
Unhappy Employees
Bad communications
Lost Sales
Reduced Profit
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How do we decide what to do first ?
Not all Problems are created Equal !
• We need Tools ( Frameworks ) to help us to
give an ORDER to our problems.
• We need Tools ( Frameworks ) to decide
which problems need PROJECTS started
• We need to Kick-Off the right projects !
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How do we decide what to do first ?
Hierarchy of Problems
For example, if you are struggling to make payroll, then don’t focus on innovation
problems right now. Figure out how to make payroll consistently. What do you need to do
to pay the bills?
Virginia Ginsburg, founder at Swell Strategies
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Hierarchy of Problems
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Legal Compliance Safety of Workers Safety of Customers
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Hierarchy of Problems
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Brand Sales
Operations Product Financial
Safety and Legal
Legal Compliance Safety of Workers Safety of Customers
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Hierarchy of Problems
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Brand Sales
Operations Product
Payroll, Cashflow, - Legal Compliance - Safety of Workers - Safety of Customers
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Another Way to Look at it
1. Health and Safety problems I. External Customers II. Internal Workers
2. External Customer Problems I. Warranty and Penalty Costs II. Delivery Times III. Image Reputation
3. Internal Worker and Process Problems I. Rework and Scrap II. Inventory III. Suppliers
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The Cost of Problems
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“In most companies the Costs of Poor Quality run at 20 to 40 percent... In other words, about 20 to 40 percent of the companies’ efforts are spent in doing things that went wrong because of poor quality”
(Joseph Juran on Planning for Quality, 1988, pg. 1) The COPQ range varies from less than 1 percent for
companies who have truly achieved "Six Sigma,” to about 15 to 25 percent for companies that are at the four sigma level and about 25 percent to 40 percent of revenue for companies that are at three sigma levels.
Success through Quality (ASQ Quality Process, 1st edition,
1998), Timothy J. Clark
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Problem Categories
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External Failure Problems
• Health and Safety of Customers • Warranty costs • Customer Complaints • Negative media coverage • Legal problems • Customer Penalties / Fees
Internal Failure Problems • Health and Safety of Workers •Scrap • Defects and Rework • Rejects • Machine Failure and Repairs • Troubleshooting costs
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What is the Scope of the Problem ?
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“ Does the problem effect other areas of the business ?“
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Problems - Iceberg
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Rework Excess Inventory Warranty Costs
Rejects
Lost sales
Hidden Expenses
Hidden Problems
Visible Problems
Lost Customer Loyalty
Lost Employee Moral (less obvious)
Scrap
Hidden Rework
Penalties and Fees
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DMAIC
Lean Six Sigma is about…
• Using a scientific Framework to assist in problem solving and implementation of projects.
• The Framework is called DMAIC
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Control Improve Analyze Measure Define
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DMAIC - ( D-e-e-m-a-k-e)
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Define - the business problem ( or opportunity)
Measure - the process current state ( as-is) of the problem area
Analyze - determine Root Cause of the problem
Improve - Identify and Choose Best Solution then implement the solution
Control - Embed, Institutionalize and Control ( sustain ) the positive results
Define Phase
-Defining the PROBLEM
-Kicking Off the PROJECT
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TAIICHI OHNO and the 5 Whys
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• ‘’By repeating why five times, the nature of the
problem as well as its solution becomes clear.’’
• “ Observe the production floor without
preconceptions,”
‘Keep the Mind of a Child’
“ Ask ‘why’ five times about every matter.” • Page 17 : Toyota Production System: Beyond Large-
Scale Production by Taiichi Ohno, 1978
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The Funnel Model for Problem Solving and – 5 Whys
Initial Problem Perception
- Bring Team Together
- Clarify and agree on the Problem and Point of
Cause
Direct Cause
Grasp the Situation
Solution / Countermeasure
Monitor and Evaluate
Cause Cause
Root Cause
Cause Cause
POC
Root Cause Investigation Using 5-Why
Why? Why?
Why? Why? Why?
Containment of Problem / Stop
Bleeding
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DEFINE : Problem and Project Definition
• The most important Phase of any DMAIC Project • Choose the right problem to tackle
• Define the PROBLEM
• Identify the key TEAM members and STAKEHOLDERS
• Understand the SCOPE
• Present a good BUSINESS CASE
• Develop a PROJECT CHARTER
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Define
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A Structured Approach – A Starting Point
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• A consensus needs to be reached amongst the team and
stakeholders to decide on the prioritization of problems and projects to be started.
• Consensus Building is an important skill of any Green or Black Belt.
• Nemawashi (根回し) is the Japanese word for Consensus Building
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Prioritization Tools
Prioritization tools are useful in to assist with Consensus Building 1. PICK Charts ( 2 by 2 charts ) 2. Pugh Matrix 3. General Selection Matrix
The PICK Chart was developed by Lockheed Martin ( Aerospace ). The 2x2 grid is normally drawn on a white board or large flip-chart. Ideas that were written on sticky notes by team members are then placed on the grid based on the payoff and difficulty level. • Possible (easy, low payoff), • Implement (easy, high payoff), • Challenge (hard, high payoff) • Kill (hard, low payoff).
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PICK charts / 2 x 2 matrix
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1. Is this a problem that we can realistically fix ?
2. How often is the problem occurring?
3. How large is the scope of problem ?
4. How painful or costly is the problem?
5. Do I have the resources to address the problem right now?
6. Is anyone else working on this problem? ( Is it a Competitor ?)
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Pugh Matrix
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General Selection Matrix
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2 Documents to Kick Off Project
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1. Business Case
2. Project Charter
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What is a Project Charter?
The Project Charter expands on the Business Case, it clarifies the project’s focus and the measures of project performance. The Project Charter completed by the Six Sigma Belt ( Green or Black).
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Example Project Charter
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Project Charter - Definitions
• Problem Statement - Articulates the nature of the problem.
• Objective Statement – States how much of an improvement is desired from the
project.
• Project Scope – Articulates the boundaries of the project. ( Use SIPOC diagram )
• Primary Metric – The actual measure of the defect or error in the process.
• Secondary Metric(s) – Measures of potential consequences (+ / -) as a result of changes in the process.
• Project Black Belt & Process Owner names
• Start date & desired End date
• Division or Business Unit name
• Team Members
• Stakeholder names
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Other Activities for the Define Phase
• High Level Project Plan ( Schedule ) • Start of Project Documentation
– Issues Log – Communications Management Plan – Human Resources Plan – Stakeholder Management Plan ( hint : use RACI to
assist ) • Gate review involving Stakeholders before Measure Phase
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Compare with Prince2 / PMP / G8D / PDCA
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PMP / Prince 2 / G8D / PDCA / A3
Prince2 PMP G8D PDCA Lean6Sigma • Starting up a project • Initiating a project • Directing a project • Controlling a stage • Managing stage
boundaries • Managing product
delivery • Closing a project
• Initiate • Plan • Execute • Control • Close
• Team • Problem • Contain • Root
Cause • Correct • Monitor • Celebrate
• Plan • Do • Check • Adjust
• Define • Measure • Analyze • Improve • Control
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A3 reporting : Used by some Lean Organizations to compliment PDCA , G8D or DMAIC
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Lean Six Sigma Problem Identification tools
• Consensus Building ( Nemawashi ) tools • Facilitated workshops • Brainstorming Sessions • Pugh Matrix • Fishbone Diagram • Pareto Analysis • Is-Is-Not Analysis
• Visual Management
– Andon Lights – Type 2 Poka Yoke
• Daily Standup Meetings
– Scrum meetings ( Agile Project Management )
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Problem statement on a FIshbone
Problem or Condition
The Y
The X’s (Causes)
l Categories Material Measurement Environment
People Machine Method
The Problem
Cause and Effect Diagram
Problem or Condition
The Y
The X’s (Causes)
l Categories Material Measurement Environment
People Machine Method
The Problem
Cause and Effect Diagram
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The Pareto Principle
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Pareto Chart –Example Pareto Chart tells us which problems to focus on
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Is-Is Not Analysis
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• Is-Is Not Analysis is often used at the same time as The Fishbone diagram for helping to narrow down from the ‘Possible’ areas of concern to the ‘Probable’ areas of concern.
• Is-Is Not Analysis helps us to narrow down the scope of the root cause so we know what we should start to measure.
• Comparative Analysis listing differences and changes between “Is”
and “Is Not” ( Where, When, With-who ….the problem ‘is’ and ‘is-not’
Used extensively by FORD in their 8D program ( the 8 Disciplines )
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Example Is-Is Not Analysis worksheet
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Conclusions
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By effectively prioritizing your business Problems…
… and Kicking-Off the correct Projects to solve them …
…you can make the most effective use of company
resources …
and make your business
EASIER, BETTER, FASTER and LOWER COST
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Thank you for listening !
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