Abstract #300390

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JSM 2003 Abstract #300390
Activity Number: 385
Type: Luncheons
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 6, 2003 : 12:30 PM to 1:50 PM
Sponsor: Section on Quality & Productivity
Abstract - #300390
Title: Leading Six Sigma: Obtaining More Critical Roles for Statisticians
Author(s): Roger W. Hoerl*+
Companies: GE Corp Research & Development
Address: PO Box 8, Schenectady, NY, 12301-0008,
Keywords: Six Sigma ; leadership
Abstract:

Six Sigma is arguably the largest and most influential statistically based initiative in history. This has certainly been a major step forward for statistics as a discipline, and also for many statisticians on a personal level. Some have expressed concern, however, over the roles that statisticians typically play in Six Sigma initiatives. For example, professional statisticians in many Six Sigma companies have served primarily as trainers or consultants, while the more strategic and leadership-oriented work has been done by others. While training and consulting are valuable contributions, many feel that the critical role of statistics in Six Sigma should lead to more critical roles for statisticians in companies implementing it. We will discuss potential ways that statisticians can prepare, and make a convincing case, for critical leadership roles in Six Sigma initiatives.

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