Often we get confused with what is Six Sigma? I have given a detail definition here to make you understand Lean Six Sigma using different points such as - 1. As a Process - Six Sigma can be explained as a highly disciplined process that focuses on developing and delivering near-perfect products and services consistently. 2. Management Strategy - It can be explained as a management strategy to use statistical tools and project work to achieve breakthrough profitability and quantum gains in quality. 3. Culture - Six Sigma can be explained as a high-performance culture. 4. Change Management - Six Sigma can be defined as a change management step. 5. Six Sigma as a set of tools - Contains qualitative and quantitative tools that Six Sigma practitioners use to drive improvements. Examples include Control charts, FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) process mapping, etc. 6. Six Sigma Thinking - All processes can be Defined, Measured, Analyzed, and Improved and Controlled (phases of Six Sigma). The collection of the above phases is popularly known as DMAIC. Every process has inputs (x), and delivers outputs (y), controlling inputs will control output. This is y=f(x) thinking. 7. Business Improvement Approach -Six Sigma can be defined as a business improvement approach that seeks to find and eliminate the causes of mistakes or defects in business processes by focusing on output that is of critical importance to customers. --- Please comment if you wish to see any other topics like this. You can also follow me in Linkedin "Dheerenda Negi" for more information about leadership & lean six sigma. Regards, Dheerendra Negi | 9008220960 Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, CEO Coach www.niqcgroup.com