Purpose

This paper aims to provide a synthesis of the results of the previous literature on leadership behaviours that enable successful Lean Six Sigma implementation.

Design/methodology/approach

The published literature that relates to leadership and Lean Six Sigma has been included. A thematic analysis was conducted on the previous literature which helped in identifying the relevant aspects and associating the behaviours with specific aspects.

Findings

After analysing the literature, seven key aspects have emerged: communication, culture of continuous improvement, coaching and developing employees, creating vision and aligning goals, employee motivation, employee empowerment and leadership commitment and support. The main leadership behaviours that facilitate and support Lean Six Sigma implementation have been summarised.

Originality/value

Thematic analysis in this field is scarce, so identifying the leadership behaviours’ themes can help researchers in developing a framework of leadership behaviours. Organisations and practitioners of Lean Six Sigma can take into consideration these behaviours as a key to the successful implementation of Lean Six Sigma. They can adjust their behaviours and know the behaviours that need to be developed amongst leaders. This would facilitate the Lean Six Sigma journey by overcoming the challenges that face practitioners during Lean Six Sigma implementation.

中文翻译：

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从领导者的角度看精益六西格码的关键成功因素

目的

本文旨在对先前有关领导行为的文献结果进行综合，这些领导行为能够成功实施精益六西格码。

设计/方法/方法

与领导力和精益六西格码相关的已发表文献已包括在内。对先前的文献进行了主题分析，这有助于确定相关方面并将行为与特定方面联系起来。

发现

在分析文献后，出现了七个关键方面：沟通、持续改进的文化、指导和发展员工、创造愿景和调整目标、员工激励、员工授权以及领导承诺和支持。已经总结了促进和支持精益六西格码实施的主要领导行为。

原创性/价值

该领域的主题分析很少，因此确定领导行为的主题可以帮助研究人员开发领导行为框架。精益六西格码的组织和实践者可以将这些行为视为精益六西格码成功实施的关键。他们可以调整自己的行为并了解领导者需要培养的行为。这将通过克服精益六西格码实施过程中从业者面临的挑战来促进精益六西格码之旅。