Launching a Six Sigma initiative starts with a lot of enthusiasm from the “champion” who’s found courage and conviction to persuade management to commit to it. With enough resources, interest, excitement and the help of some consultants, the Six Sigma initiative gets off the ground. After initial training, the promise of Six Sigma starts fading. The interest level wanes, the “champion” moves on and the Six Sigma crew starts losing its touch. In the Six Sigma journey, it’s only a matter of time before the team loses its momentum and ceases to progress. Sustaining a Six Sigma initiative is at least as important as launching it.

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