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Editor\u2019s note: This is the second video in our ongoing series that showcases our in-house experts using real-world scenarios to explore the transformative capabilities of Microsoft 365 Copilot.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can use Microsoft 365 Copilot as your trusted advisor throughout continuous improvement projects like those that use the Six Sigma DMAIC phases of Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jan Aaare will show you how\u2014watch his video to see how he does it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cCopilot will give you ideas on what direction to take your Six Sigma projects,\u201d says Aarre, a continuous improvement consultant on the Service Improvement Centre of Excellence team at Microsoft. \u201cIt can also help you structure and be more efficient with them.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The first step in any Six Sigma project is to create a project charter. The charter outlines the project\u2019s objectives, scope, timeline, and team structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By providing a detailed prompt to Copilot, Aarre was able to quickly draft a comprehensive project charter. His prompt included the project\u2019s context, objectives, scope, and expected outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Measurement phase: <\/strong>Defining the process and identifying key metrics is crucial. Copilot can help create a SIPOC (suppliers, inputs, process, outputs, customers) diagram. In Aarre\u2018s case, Copilot used the project details from the prompt to generate a SIPOC diagram that outlined the high-level process steps, providing a solid foundation for further analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analyze phase:<\/strong> Understanding the voice of the customer critical. Aarre asked Copilot to draft 15 VoC statements regarding dissatisfaction with query resolution times. These samples helped translate customer feedback into critical to quality (CTQ) metrics, facilitating a focused analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improve phase:<\/strong> In the Improve phase, identifying root causes and brainstorming solutions are key activities. Copilot assists in creating fishbone (Ishikawa) diagrams and conducting \u201c5 Whys\u201d analysis. By feeding project-specific data into Copilot, Aarre received structured diagrams and analyses that could be further refined in team brainstorming sessions. Suggestions from Copilot provided a head start, enabling more productive discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Control phase: <\/strong>Copilot can help outline statistical process control (SPC) techniques, such as control charts and other methods to monitor and prevent process deviations. Although Copilot doesn\u2019t generate control charts, it offers a clear structure and explanation of SPC, aiding in the development of control plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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