Does Six Sigma Need To Have The Support Of Upper Management?

The short answer is, “Yes!”
The longer answer is, “Yes, and here’s why.”
Have you ever had the unfortunate experience of working where management does not fully realize or understand the value of investing the extra time and effort required for quality improvement? Such an experience is certainly not uncommon. You really know the value of upper management support if you are in a corporate climate that doesn’t support process improvement from the top on down.
Upper management support for Six Sigma is critical in two areas. First, the power and scope of Six Sigma demands a significant commitment from the organization. This requires support from management to transcend departmental barriers. Second, any type of change in an organization will meet some resist View the rest of this article