| CSFs for six sigma | Acronym |
| Management involvement and commitment | CSF1 |
| Cultural change | CSF2 |
| Communication | CSF3 |
| Organizational infrastructure and culture | CSF4 |
| Education and training | CSF5 |
| Linking six sigma to business strategy | CSF6 |
| Linking six sigma to customer | CSF7 |
| Linking six sigma to human resources | CSF8 |
| Linking six sigma to suppliers | CSF9 |
| Understanding tools and techniques within six sigma | CSF10 |
| Project management skills | CSF11 |
| Project prioritization and selection | CSF12 |