In martial arts, the general perception of a Black Belt is someone who has high degree of competence. The same is true for the Black Belts in Six Sigma. They are considered the most competent members of the Six Sigma team, and thus are expected to finish more projects.
To manage these projects effectively, Black Belts should know how to create a balanced project portfolio, which should contain a mix of projects.
Are you a Black Belt? Or are you on your road to becoming one?
This article on iSixSigma will be very useful for you. It discusses how Black Belts can start on their project portfolio.
Getting Started
When Black Belts are planning for projects to become part of a balanced portfolio, a number of questions may come to mind:
Question 1: Should I spend all my time working on projects that save money for my organization by reducing costs or expenses?
Answer: No. Your organization is only one of many customers you service as a Black Belt. Do not forget about external customers (those who supply you raw materials or those who buy your products and/or services).
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