Or are you wondering why your Six Sigma synergy isn’t productive?
We all know that a good teamwork drives synergy. Thus if these are your questions, too, maybe you need to take a look at your Six Sigma team. As I’ve said before, Six Sigma isn’t all about data, metrics, and processes. It should also be run by people, or by a team who is capable and willing to work on it in for the long haul.
Having said that, I just have to share with you Bruce R. Duncil’s thoughts on sustaining Six Sigma synergy. I agree with him in all accounts. 
Who hasn’t initiated a Six Sigma program to improve performance and bottom line results? It’s not uncommon to find companies where literally every employee is trained to some belt color and a dozen projects are always underway. Yet just when DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) is viewed as the “silver bullet”, we find rapidly increasing and more strongly worded discontent not only with the programs but with Six Sigma itself. What’s happening in your company? If your program isn’t delivering promised results, take a look at the people, projects and profit. Minor program adjustment may be all that’s required to realize investment return.
