Typical Six Sigma Project Tasks and Responsibilities

Although every project is unique, most Six Sigma projects which use the DMAIC framework have many tasks in common, at least at a general level. Many people find it helpful if they have a generic “template” they can use to plan their project activities. This is especially true when the Black Belt or Green Belt is new and has limited project management experience. Table 1 can be used as a planning tool by Six Sigma teams. It shows typical tasks, responsibilities and tools for each major phase of a typical Six Sigma project.