Six Sigma Tool Navigator: The Master Guide for Teams

2017-07-07 02:10:07

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Classification

Planning/Presenting (PP)

Tool description

A dimension cube enables researchers to identify general dimensions of a structure, model, program, or process. It provides a means to study relationships, to estimate resource requirements, and to consider alternative action plans.

Typical application

To show the dimensions of something.

To prevent the omission of some important element from planning or investigation work.

To present a model of a process or concept.

Problem-solving phase

	Select and define problem or opportunity
	Identify and analyze causes or potential change
→	Develop and plan possible solutions or change
→	Implement and evaluate solution or change
	Measure and report solution or change results
	Recognize and reward team efforts

Typically used by

1	Research/statistics
	Creativity/innovation
	Engineering
	Project management
	Manufacturing
2	Marketing/sales
	Administration/documentation
	Servicing/support
3	Customer/quality metrics
	Change management

links to other tools

before

Data Collection Strategy

Process Analysis

Needs Analysis

Consensus Decision Making

Influence Diagram

after

Presentation

Bechmarking

Resource Requirements Matrix

Cluster Analysis

Process Selection Matrix

Notes and key points

Typical applications for a dimension cube:
- Total quality concepts
- Human resource elements
- Basic dimensions of education
- Human behavior modeling
- Technology roadmaps
- Strategic planning dimensions
- Performance/process models

Step-by-step procedure

STEP 1 The researcher reviews the information on the topic or concept to be modeled. See example Basic Dimensions of Total Quality Management/Continuous Improvement.

STEP 2 Dimension headings are identified and relevant items clustered under each heading.

STEP 3 A dimensions cube is drawn and the items are recorded with each heading on one side of the cube as shown in the example.

STEP 4 The dimension cube is shown to others for additional input or revision recommendations.

STEP 5 The finalized dimension cube is attached to a paper or proposal as a supporting document.

Example of tool application

Basic Dimensions of Total Quality Managment/Continuous Improvement