What A Six Sigma Green Belt Should Know
Posted by: meikah | 15 March 2010 | 9:27 pm
If you are working on your Six Sigma Green Belt certification, here is useful checklist from Tony Jacowski.
On project implementation
- well trained in DMAIC methodology
- able to explain the importance of the y=f(x) formula to the business and the processesOn monitoring project progress
- carry out the project for their own areas of operationsOn understanding benefits
- able to understand the benefits and gains out of the project success
- understand the relevance of the project
- plan properly and stay in control of the progress of the project, based on dataOn carrying out tests
- able to calculate the average and standard deviation from the set standards of the various metrics
- able to carry out statistical tests using software such as Minitab and JMP
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The SixSig Roundup
Posted by: meikah | 18 October 2009 | 7:53 pm
It’s time again for some link-loving and see what other blogs are saying about Six Sigma, Lean, Lean Six Sigma and other quality improvement processes.
Power-Transmission Shop blog reminds us what a Green Belt Six Sigma practitioner should do. Green Belts are those employees who are trained to implement Six Sigma projects under the guidance of the Black Belts to achieve the desired goals. Read on…
A Human Resources blog shares a primer on human resource and Six Sigma. HR professionals, who can be involved from the start of the project, play a crucial role in the Six Sigma initiatives at the organizational level will be made. Read on…
The new blog, Lean Mean Process Improvement, talks about the two applications of statistics: descriptive and inferential statistics, and how each can be applied to Lean Six Sigma process improvement. Read on…
Lean Six Sigma Moneybelt blog shares his observation about the differences between project management and Lean Six Sigma. The only important thing to do is ensure that once a project is implemented, that process management and measurement (i.e., control charts and control plans) are implemented to make sure the project continues to function as planned. Read on…
On the Buffalo News, the City and Region section reports that Chris Collins, the county executive of Erie, was not able to deliver his promise of putting order in the bureaucracy. Erie County’s state-appointed control board Friday called Chris Collins’ four-year financial plan unrealistic and gave him until Dec. 31 to better detail how he intends to close a cumulative deficit of some $170 million. Read on…
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Six Sigma Belt Trainings and Employment
Posted by: meikah | 21 September 2009 | 6:30 pm
An article on Practitioner’s Toolbox says that during this crisis, a person with Six Sigma belt training has more chances of getting employment.
There is new trend in people to increase their employment value through Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training. It follows a belief that one should if you keep studying, follow your hearts interest it will lead to greater things in life. While students are between employment they are volunteering in the community, taking the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt skills they have learned to improve a community agency’s success, and to network with leaders.
This is a clear indication that many organizations are seeing the value of Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma, and that they have confidence in Six Sigma practitioners.
That’s a tip for you this week.
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Clinsys Clinical Research, Inc. Sends Employees to Six Sigma Green Belt Training
Posted by: meikah | 22 March 2009 | 9:02 pm
Clinsys Clinical Research, Inc.® is partnering with North Carolina State University (NCSU) to provide 20 Clinsys employees with Six Sigma Green Belt training. For the month of March, the employees will participate in a two-part training program directed by NCSU’s College of Textiles and Industrial Extension Service (IES) departments.
The selected Green Belt trainees represent all levels and cross-functional departments of the company: Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biostatistics, Field Operations, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Services, Legal, Clinical Development, Training and Customer Relations, Proposals and Contracts, Business Excellence, Human Resources, and Information Technology.
As a requirement, the trainees must complete an open-book assessment and present their projects for final approval to a committee comprised of Clinsys senior management and NCSU trainers. Ultimately, each trainee must show the committee that he/she will help Clinsys increase profitability with satisfied customers and repeat business, plus enhance competitiveness in an industry that values Six Sigma trained employees.
According to David E. Williams, Chief Executive Officer of Clinsys:
“We are grateful to the staff of the Capital Area Workforce Development Board and NCSU for all the guidance and support provided to Clinsys. The company is dedicated to continuous quality improvement, and our talented trainees will apply what they have learned to further ensure customer satisfaction every step of the way.”
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Hesistant About Your Six Sigma Training?
Posted by: meikah | 8 February 2009 | 8:19 pm
I remember one time, I got an email asking me tips about Six Sigma because she was going into Six Sigma training.
It’s always good to do a little homework before going into training. And it’s understandable to be both excited and scared about it. I would be if I were going into a training that would mean a lot to my company or to my performance in the company.
Some people who are sent for training hesitate or delay their trainings. But let me share with you a story of a person who went into his Six Sigma training a bit doubtful. There’s a lot of lessons to be learned from his experience. So read on…
I did not want to take the training.
My boss chose me to go to Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt training, and by chose I mean everyone higher than me on the totem pole was conveniently unavailable.
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Michigan Air National Guard Sends Two Officials for Lean Six Sigma Training
Posted by: meikah | 17 December 2008 | 10:48 pm
Battle Creek Inquirer reports:
Two officers of the Michigan Air National Guard recently took part in Lean Six Sigma training at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center.
Lt. Col. Clark Hinga, wing plans officer, and Capt. Wendy Burris, installation deployment officer with the 110th Fighter Wing, received “Green Belt†training in early December 2008. “We were invited to the training,†Hinga said. “The Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service had extra seats available and offered them to the 110th.â€
It seems that the Department of Defense is really serious in their Lean Six Sigma efforts. This is good!
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Companies Prepare For Hard Times with Six Sigma Training
Posted by: meikah | 3 December 2008 | 8:44 pm
The global crisis is getting serious. I hear companies shutting down, or getting their employees to go on forced leaves, and worse retrenching.
As companies do all these things, they also are finding ways to stay afloat, and according to a news article on dBusinessNews:
The searches for the term “Six Sigma” in Google have increased almost 25% according to Google Trends. Further, searches for “Six Sigma Training,” “Six Sigma black belt” and “Six Sigma processes” are also up. Business training companies including Six Sigma Online are reporting 10-30% increases over 2007. This trend is attributed to the demand for improved efficiency in the workplace to shave costs.
In the same manner, the individual interest in Six Sigma is also caused by the competitive atmosphere in the workplace. To become more valuable to the company, workers see the need to be certified in Six Sigma.
So is it safe to say that during these hard times, Six Sigma pracitioners are better equipped than those who are not? Well, for one, they have more chances of finding work as trainers and consultants. 
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EQUATE Petrochemicals Continuing with Six Sigma
Posted by: meikah | 23 September 2008 | 8:52 pm
At the end of last year, Hamad Al Tekait, President and CEO of EQAUTE Petrochemicals, delivered his inspiring speech. In his speech he made mention that EQUATE is big on human resource:
On business side, we crossed one Millon tons of sales once again and earned record profit this year. The prevailing petrochemical market helped us; and our business folks, supply chain and all supportive departments made the best use of it. Consequently, 2007 will be a New Record for EQUATE in its Net Profit since start up! This is great news!
Collectively all our people, supportive departments, our contractors and partners in business attributed in making 2007 much more successful year for EQUATE. Reflecting our company commitment to focus on people development, we continued to train our employees, our new hires, and introduced the latest technologies and management systems such as six-sigma tool. We are proud to have many of Green Belt Six Sigma holders in EQUATE who will drive for more efficiency and cost saving projects in all areas. Continue reading…
That was December 2007 last year, and a year before (2006), EQUATE had launched Six Sigma. Fast forward to June 2008 and EQUATE had honored 10 employees who finished Six Sigma training and certification.
Adopting the Dow Chemical Six Sigma training and certification program, EQUATE requires a candidate for Green Belt Project Lead Six Sigma status after working on a qualified actual project from his department.
Each project must demonstrate a number of criteria to qualify as a Six Sigma project and must generate saving or quantifiable improvement to the organization.
So far, the certified projects generated over USD 7 million in savings on annual basis. EQUATE has also set a target to reach USD 20 million dollar of saving through Six Sigma projects by 2010.
Way to go, EQUATE!
Source:
EQUATE Petrochemicals Website
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Green Belts Should Know about COPQ
Posted by: meikah | 2 September 2008 | 9:36 pm
It is imperative for businesses to realize the cost of poor quality (COPQ). It is in fact crucial. COPQ can take in the following forms:
- cost generated from producing defective material
- cost involved in fulfilling the gap between the desired and actual product or service quality
- cost of lost opportunity due to the loss of resources used in fixing the defect, including all the labor cost, rework cost, disposition costs and material costs that have been added to the unit up to the point of rejection
- appraisal cost if there is an inspection point
So if you’re into Six Sigma and deploying DMAIC, the Green Belts should know and understand the cost of poor quality. As such:
Green Belts should be provided with a way to identify costs being incurred by the organization to ensure products or services delivered are acceptable in the eyes of the customer. They should learn about identifying COPQ in the Define phase. This step allows the Champion to both quantify and measure the impact of process improvement activities in a way that translates those impacts to the bottom line. During the Measure, Analyze and Improve phases, the Green Belt can discover additional savings opportunities.
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Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel Goes Six Sigma
Posted by: meikah | 5 May 2008 | 7:31 pm
Arabian Business Online reports:
Two of Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel executives attended the recently concluded Six Sigma Green Belt (Six Sigma GB) Workshop at the Sheraton Amman Al Nabil Hotel & Towers.
Starwood Hotels started with its Six Sigma initiatives in 2006, and have been training its people since. The pilot project was with the Westin Chicago River North’s Unwind project, which came up with a set of nightly activities that would draw guests out of their rooms and into the lobby where they could meet, mingle, and develop a greater loyalty to the hotel group.
The newly trained Green Belts at Sheraton Doha wil now be responsible for transfering projects tested and proven to be effective in the realization of Starwood Hotels’ philosophy — that is to bring warm, comforting connections to all valued guests and associates.
It’s good to know that Starwood Hotels is really serious about going Six Sigma and is committed to giving only the best to its clientele.
Kudos Starwood Hotels!
Source:
iSixSigma News
