The dictionary defines a catalyst as a person or an event that causes great change. For an organization, the catalyst would be a high incidence of waste or errors in the processes. If an organization is experiencing errors or making wastes the tendency is for that organization to break through and change.
This is where quality principles or strategies come in. For many companies, they see Six Sigma as their catalyst for change. In return, for a Six Sigma program to succeed, it also needs a catalyst. What are the persons or events in a Six Sigma team or Six Sigma program can inspire great change.
An article on iSixSigma lists 10 catalysts for successful Six Sigma programs.
- Select the Right Focus Areas
- Identify the Constraints
- Collect and Interpret Comprehensive Data
- Demonstrate a Business Case
- Provide the Value Perspective
- Take Advantage of People Power
- Use Soft Skills
- Sustain Improvements
- Manage Resistance to Change
- Duplicate Success
