By: Tony Jacowski | 2008-09-19 | Management With the technological improvements happening every day, learning with the aid of electronic media is catching on like never before. E-learning, which stands for electronic learning, covers various things like web-based applications, virtual classrooms, learning via Internet, satellite broadcasts, CD-ROMs and so on. read more
By: Tony Jacowski | 2006-09-12 | Management If you are considering becoming a Six Sigma professional, then you need to be aware of the various certification levels. This article educates you on the certifications available so that your career can rise high and fast in your organization. read more
By: Tony Jacowski | 2008-08-07 | Management When an organization undertakes a Six Sigma project, the success of the project lies in its systematic management. There are various tools for project management, such as project plans, Gantt charts, Pareto Analysis and so on. read more
By: Tony Jacowski | 2010-03-20 | Management While nothing in life is 100% certain, we can say with some degree of assurance that when your company implements Six Sigma strategies through certification, you will see immediate results. The main determining factor of the success of Six Sigma certification within a company will be commitment. read more
By: Robert Bell | 2008-10-13 | Business The six sigma process limit is what our upper and lower levels of quality will be. IT is used to determine if we are within the specifications of the customer needs. The six sigma process measures the data and processes to determine where the problem data lies. In implementing six sigma process we are trying to get to 3.4 defects per million outputs. The total outputs is the opportunities in which defects can occur within the process. Six sigma is often difficult for most people to understand because of the statistical methods used, but the software performs all the hard work for you so no nee. read more
By: Tony Jacowski | 2008-08-20 | Management The objective of the Six Sigma methodology is to reduce defects by improving processes and products and services. It involves identification of problem areas and rectification by formulating various techniques. The entire process involves lots of data collection and data analysis to be done using the various tools that Six Sigma provides. The attempt is to cut costs and reduce wastage of resources. read more
By: Robert Bell | 2009-02-28 | Business People are quite ignorant about Six Sigma and tend to ask a lot of question regarding certification of an organization as Six Sigma compliant. While it is not possible to cover each and ever questions asked, we are providing a summary of the answers to the commonly asked questions. The whole concept of Six Sigma certifications is shrouded in a mystery. People want to get them certified as Master Black belts, Black belts, Green belts and yellow belts but simply fail to understand the relevance of these certifications outside the organization. There is no certification body to issue Six Sig. read more
By: Peter Peterka | 2008-06-02 | Business Introduction You browse through a handful of Six Sigma books hoping to find a definition for leadership. Chances are youd be hard pressed to find one unifying definition. Instead, youll get a garden variety of definitions that will help you zero in on the true essence of leadership. Given evolving business and manufacturing trends and rapidly changing technologies, leadership has taken on a multi-faceted dimension. The same is true when speaking of leadership in Six Sigma. Dont be discouraged. While it is true that someone new to Six Sigma can be puzzled by the myriad of concepts, principle. read more
By: Robert Bell | 2009-03-02 | Business The critics of Six Sigma are found every where and their argument is why Six Sigma fails at some companies which shine at others. Since there is no certifying authority or governing body for Six Sigma certification, the self induced publicity by a company that it has implemented Six Sigma is a questionable practice. The ISO 9000 standards lay down the guiding standard of quality control and if you meet them, you are certified by the ISO, but in case of Six Sigma it is self certification and many companies boast about their achievements of Six Sigma implementation while there is no one to check. read more
By: Alexander Calvin | 2009-12-20 | Business If you spend time and money and effort into getting your six sigma certification, you want to make sure you can get a job where you use those skills and are appreciated for them. Here are a few tips on how. read more
By: Craig Calvin | 2009-08-06 | Business Your status within your current company or organization, is the deciding factor as to what level of the Six Sigma process that you would be trained and certified in. Each level of the process is considered a color belt, from Black Belts to White Belts. read more
By: Benchmark Six Sigma | 2010-01-10 | Training Six sigma works on a hierarchal structure. It constitutes of White Belts, Green Belts, Black Belts and Master Black Belts. Each belt is distinguished from other on the basis of its skill level and scope in terms of process improvement. read more