Hi Manjunah,
The Six Sigma methodology applies to any industry. It is a way to resolve porblems. That said, it is the nature of the problem at hand that will dictate whether six sigma or another method is more aptly suited. I suppose you will be doing a project for a lab/hospital as part of a course credit system of some sort. If that is the case, the most important thing is that when you offer your services, you make it clear that the scope of the project must be such that you can actually complete it within the timeframe of your course, or period of apprenticeship. Whether or not they are currently using the methodology is pretty much irrelevant – you are offering to solve a problem for them….That said, scoping the project is critically important. I would also suggest that it is wiser to tackle a smaller problem, and practice the tools and methodology, rather than to try to handle a complex problem and get bogged down in issues such as cross-functional hand-offs, policy changes, employment or labour-relations, etc. I think you get my point, these types of corrolory ramifications can easily slow down a project and account for a huge proportioon of effort in major projects. So in discussing with your sponsor, find a project that can be scoped to one department if you can and work with that department’s leadership to see it through. Hope this helps and good luck!
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