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DMAIC Process - Free Template

A five-phase problem-solving methodology - Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control - that helps teams improve existing processes using data and evidence rather than guesswork.

Based on our full guide to the DMAIC Process.

Free DMAIC Process template - downloadable PDF

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What's in this DMAIC Process template

A walkthrough of each DMAIC phase with clear steps, useful tools for each stage, a practical hospital example showing the full cycle in action, and guidance on when DMAIC is (and isn't) the right approach.

Tips for using it

Pick a meaningful but manageable process for your first DMAIC project - not the biggest problem in the organisation.

The Measure phase is where teams most want to skip ahead - and it's usually where the most important insights emerge.