Saturday, September 12th, 2009

Project plans show the why and how of a project, while the Gantt chart shows the relationships among project tasks. A proper project plan is a key factor in the success of any Six Sigma project.What a Plan IncludesThe dictionary meaning of project is a plan, proposal or an undertaking. A plan is defined as a scheme or a program or a systematic arrangement of important tasks. A project brings the plan into actual implementation; it is the bridge between planning and doing.The plan will generally include a goal statement, a timeline for completion of various tasks and the description of various resources required for the project. It also includes the measures of evaluation for the study of the effectiveness of the proposal.Establishing EstimatesThe goals of a Six Sigma project plan are to establish estimates for the overall project as well as the smaller constituents. It is a model of the project that is being proposed. This helps in bringing about timely changes in the project if any drawbacks are identified. Therefore, it helps in understanding how the various components of the project fit in place and the coordination of the various activities to achieve the project objectives.Six Sigma project plans also detail the roles and responsibilities of the participants involved directly ...
Tags: Deviations, Project Objectives, Project Tasks
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