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A new model for Black Belt (BB) training is emerging. It resulted from the convergence of several different factors. They include the merging of the Six Sigma and lean methods, once viewed as competing disciplines but now recognized as a dynamic duo unparalleled in overall effectiveness among all other available management methods. Today, BBs, together with other Six Sigma practitioners, are indispensable partners in organizationwide initiatives that are grounded strategically and implemented on a highly structured basis to meet critical organizational goals. BBs must help foster innovation in their companies by integrating analytics and innovation appropriately. The new role of lean Six Sigma BBs requires a training program that helps participants understand the dynamics of organizational culture, people and infrastructure. The BBs must learn communication tools not only to secure executive management buy-in for projects, but also to help management understand that lean Six Sigma should be implemented in the enterprise-level business system so projects are analytically selected.
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Anew model for Black Belt (BB) training is emerging. Practitioners who were certified in BB programs in the past might be startled to see how curriculum and teaching methods have changed in programs being taught today.
These differences have resulted from the convergence of several different factors. They include the merging of the Six Sigma and lean methods, once viewed as competing disciplines but now recognized as a dynamic duo unparalleled in overall effectiveness among all other available management methods. Transaction-oriented companies in particular have embraced lean, recognizing that its tools are as productive for them as they have been for manufacturing businesses.The change in BB training also has been fueled by the emergence of powerful new tools and the need to incorporate them into the practitioner's arsenal. Other factors behi...See the full content of this document
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