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Sigma Magic Help Version 15

Project Templates

Project templates can be used to add templates related to project execution to your active workbook. These templates can help deploy different tools and methods on projects for successful project completion and delivering benefits to the firm.

Balanced Scorecard

This template can be used to create a balanced scorecard which can in turn be used to monitor key performance indicators on a regular basis.

Benefit Effort Plot

This template can be used to plot various initiatives on a benefit-effort plot with the objective of selecting those initiatives which have the lest effort and the most benefit.

Cause and Effect > Diagram

This template can be used to create a C&E diagram also known as the fishbone diagram. A fishbone diagram can be used to graphically show the most important causes that impact a particular problem.

Cause and Effect > Matrix

This template can be used to determine the most important potential causes.

Closure Form

This template can be used to close a project by getting it signed off by key stakeholders.

Check Sheet

This template can be used to create a check sheet which can be used to collect data at any point in the process to identify problems using facts/data.

Control Plan

This template can be used to create a control plan. A control plan is a document that can be used to ensure the long term sustenance of a process.

Design Scorecard

This template can be used to develop a design scorecard which can be used to track the performance of critical to quality indicators over the course of the project.

Failure Analysis > Fault Tree Analysis

Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) is a top-down, deductive failure analysis in which an undesired state of a system is analyzed using Boolean logic to combine a series of lower-level elements.

Failure Analysis > FMEA

This template can be used to brainstorm with the team to identify and prioritize risks and take actions to reduce risk for the high risk elements.

Financial Benefits

This template can be used to quantify the financial benefits of any project on both profitability and cash flow.

Kano Analysis

This template can be used to create a Kano analysis of a product/service. Based on answers to specific questions, the Kano analysis maps the user needs to basic needs, performance needs, and excitement needs.

Mapping Tools > Process Map

This template can be used to create a cross-functional map of the process. It can be used to document the current way of working and identify improvement opportunities.

Mapping Tools > Relationship Diagram

This template can be used to create a relationship diagram which can be used to graphically show the relationship between causes and effects. This diagram can be used to determine the most important cause.

Meeting Minutes

This template can be used to capture the minutes of a meeting and any actions/agreements between the team members. It can be used to communicate and keep stakeholders informed on project progress.

Project Charter

This template can be used to create a charter for a project.

Project Filter

This template can be used to rank different projects and select the right projects for implementation.

Project Plans > GANTT Charts

GANTT chart is a type of chart that illustrates the breakdown of a project into its component tasks. It shows time in an explicit and linear fashion with all tasks visible and deadlines shown along with project progress.

Project Plans > Implementation Plan

This template can be used to create a high level implementation plan. An implementation plan addresses the what, when, and who of the solution.

QFD Analysis

This template can be used to translate user needs to the critical to quality factors.

SIPOC Analysis

This template can be used to create a high level overview of a process by identifying the suppliers, inputs, process steps, outputs, and customers.

Solution Selection > Pugh Analysis

This template can be used to select the best possible concept from a range of concepts.

Solution Selection > Solution Matrix

This template can be used to select the best possible solution ranking using a structured ranking approach.

Tree Diagram

This template can be used to identify the focus of the project and explain the logic of the selection to other stakeholders.

TRIZ Analysis

TRIZ is a problem-solving tool derived from the study of patterns of invention in the global patent literature. This template can be used to help users apply these principles to develop innovative solutions to existing challenges.