Discussion 1
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum,

Review Chapters 6, 7, 8, and 9 in the course textbook Managing for Quality and Performance Excellence.
Review the weekly lecture for this week.

For your discussion post, you will appraise three important process management tools.
In your post, explain and appraise three process improvement methodologies (management tools), such as the Deming cycle; define, measure, analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC); or Six Sigma. Your post should address the following:

Why did you select these three?
How can they be used?

Then, apply one of the three process improvement methodologies to an organization of your choice and concisely explain how it is used. If the methodology is not being used, describe how the use of it would affect the organization.
Discussion 2
 
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum,

Review Chapters 6, 7, 8, and 9 in the course textbook Managing for Quality and Performance Excellence.
Review the weekly lecture for this week.

In this course, you have reviewed and reflected on different improvement methodologies, such as the Deming cycle, creative problem-solving process, and DMAIC. You have learned the key principles of the Six Sigma philosophy.
In your discussion post,

Please compare and contrast these different approaches to improving processes.
Explain the relative strengths and weaknesses of each.
Discuss how these approaches are utilized within your organization or an organization of your choosing, if they are, and how they could be improved