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artichoke
Re: Lean Manufacturing - Discussion on Concepts
Six Sigma's approach is in marked contrast to Deming's humanistic view. Mikel Harry says: "The key is to make fear a driving force" "In short, numbers-oriented thinking applies to people as much as it applies to processes and products." These are not the words of a man with a philosophy designed to support people or with a belief that people are at the heart of all that we do in business.
I believe that there is much less fear about speaking out against six sigma now than just 8 months ago. In April 2006 I had a paper "Sick Sigma" published. Magazine editors told me that it would be too upsetting for their advertisers, but I did eventually find a brave publisher. I was also concerned that my telling the truth about six sigma, might have negative effects on my business. When the article was published, the editor was relieved by the response of overwhelming support. A follow up article will be published next month ... the editor is enthusiastic.
Very good point....Or by holding on by Deming's words, "Eliminate fear". If only midlle/lower management would (and can!) draw the real picture to top management and not what the "President/CEO wishes to hear". So sad it seems like "one-sided reports/presentations" are so common. But who would dare tell the truth if that means suicidal?
Six Sigma's approach is in marked contrast to Deming's humanistic view. Mikel Harry says: "The key is to make fear a driving force" "In short, numbers-oriented thinking applies to people as much as it applies to processes and products." These are not the words of a man with a philosophy designed to support people or with a belief that people are at the heart of all that we do in business.
I believe that there is much less fear about speaking out against six sigma now than just 8 months ago. In April 2006 I had a paper "Sick Sigma" published. Magazine editors told me that it would be too upsetting for their advertisers, but I did eventually find a brave publisher. I was also concerned that my telling the truth about six sigma, might have negative effects on my business. When the article was published, the editor was relieved by the response of overwhelming support. A follow up article will be published next month ... the editor is enthusiastic.