Problem Statement - GoLeanSixSigma.com

A Problem Statement is a clear, concise statement about the symptoms of problems being encountered in a process.

Included in the Charter, a Problem Statement avoids discussion about causes or solutions; its only goal is to state problem symptoms and their measurable effects.

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Elisabeth Swan

Elisabeth is a Managing Partner at GoLeanSixSigma.com, the co-author of The Problem-Solver’s Toolkit and co-host of the Just-in-Time Cafe. For over 25 years, she's helped leading organizations like Amazon, Charles Schwab and Starwood Hotels & Resorts build problem-solving muscles with Lean Six Sigma to achieve their goals.