Saturday, November 22, 2008

Incorporating Six Sigma Into Your Company Philosophy

By Craig Calvin

You are definitely in the minority if you have not incorporated Six Sigma into your business training plan. Six Sigma is the best way to change your workers into a more efficient group. Although, it is common for higher ups to be concerned about Six Sigma dues to lack of understanding. The following steps help to explain the process and functions of the groups involved.

1. The Executive level is made up of the corporate officers and upper level management. They should approve the Six Sigma training and encourage employees toward change.

2. Champions. These are people from the executive level who have been chosen to focus their energies solely on the Six Sigma training and implementation process. They ensure that Six Sigma programs are implemented in a uniform and orderly manner in all company departments. They also can act as visionaries and mentors to employees who have been chosen for Six Sigma black belt training.

3. Master Black Belts. These are usually chosen by the Champions. They receive a full gamut of Six Sigma courses and then devote all of their time to managing the Six Sigma implementation process. As their name implies, they are masters of quality management and process improvement.

4. Black Belts. Six Sigma black belts receive Six Sigma training similar to that of the Master Black Belts, but they usually are assigned to implementing Six Sigma on a departmental rather than organizational level. Also, instead of making goals, these key employees focus on reaching them. They work closely with Master Black Belts and spend all of their working hours on the Six Sigma process.

5. Green Belts go through Six Sigma training, but on a smaller scale. They assist the Black Belts, introducing the philosophy to the workers. They create the foundation for colleagues to be able to report problems in the process. - 15246

About the Author: