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LEAN SIX SIGMA GLOSSARY OF TERMSDeployment Champion (also known as Deployment Director)A senior level manager, normally reporting to an Executive Team, who isresponsible for the successful management of the deployment plan. CoordinatesLean 6 Sigma policy, planning and execution. Generally a command will have afull time Deployment Champion if they have 15 or more Black Belts assigned.DMAICDefine, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control. The steps of a Lean 6 Sigmaproject. Define the real problem to be solved; collect data that defines theissues; analyze the data using statistical techniques; develop an improvementbased on the analysis; put the improvement in place and control it, so that itcontinues to provide benefit over time.First Time ThroughThe idea that quality is achieved at its lowest cost by producing your product orservice right the first time, without rework.Five Why’sA simple problem solving method of analyzing a problem or issue by asking“Why” five times. The root cause should become evident by continuing to askwhy a situation exists.Flow ChartA problem solving tool that illustrates a process. It can show the “as is” processor “should be” process for comparison and should make waste evident.Goal StatementA description of the intended target or desired results of Process Improvement orDesign/Redesign activities. It is usually included in a team charter and supportedwith actual numbers and details once data has been obtained.Green BeltThe team member who demonstrates an interest in, and aptitude, for the LeanSix Sigma methodologies and tools. They receive basic training in thetechniques, which they use either in support of a Black Belt project, or to run theirown projects typically in their own area of responsibility. Green Belts are normallypart time on Six Sigma project activities, although in most cases they use SixSigma methods as part of their normal jobs.www.apollosolutions.usApollo SolutionsDr. Tom DePaoliDrTomD@gmail.com10