DMAIC and Six Sigma are key factors in quality management. Having the right tools for quality management is essential. Learn about DMAIC, Six Sigma, and how to apply seven quality …
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An overview of Six Sigma for business process improvement
Business process improvement Business process improvement is the analysis of current business processes in order to determine which activities can be improved. It aims to discover inefficiencies, delays, bottlenecks, and …
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Elicitation techniques in business analysis
One of the most important skills a business analyst should have is the ability to perform requirements elicitation/analysis. The requirements gathering and elicitation process should lead to the preparation of …
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Business analysis planning considerations
Business analysis planning determines how a business analyst will gather, analyze, and communicate requirements, as well as the deliverables to be developed. A business analysis plan is an output of …
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Creating a project charter for a Six Sigma project
What is Six Sigma? Six Sigma is a business process improvement methodology designed to improve business processes by decreasing variability and defects. The term Sigma is used to describe the quality of …
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How to maintain positive stakeholder engagement in business analysis
What is a Stakeholder? According to the PMI Guide to Business Analysis, “A stakeholder is an individual, group, or organization who may affect, be affected by or perceive itself to be …
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Utilizing Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) for business process improvement
Summary: PDCA is an iterative, four-step scientific method used for continuous improvement of business processes in organizations that allows organizations to make improvements in business processes and methods while continually …
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How to perform a gap analysis for business process improvement
Gap analysis for business process improvement is a vital step to meeting strategic business goals. Here’s what you need to know to perform an effective gap analysis. What is a …