The ASQ Pocket Guide for the Certified Six Sigma Black Belt. T.M. Kubiak

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-55
Author(s):  
Dan Zrymiak
Keyword(s):  
Six Sigma ◽  
Black Belt

An Assessment of Leadership Traits and the Success of Six Sigma Projects

2015 ◽  
pp. 262-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Lee Chamblee Jr.
Keyword(s):  
Six Sigma ◽  
Black Belt ◽  
Leadership Traits ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Economic Uncertainty ◽  
Green Belt ◽  
Upper Management

In this chapter, more effective green belt leaders rated themselves higher than less effective green belt leaders on the following traits: articulate, perceptive, self-confident, self-assured, and determined. In addition, the more effective green belt leaders reported stronger upper management support than did less effective green belt leaders. In this chapter, more effective black belt leaders rated themselves higher than less effective black belt leaders on the following traits: articulate, perceptive, self-confident, self-assured, determined, dependable, and friendly. The more effective black belt leaders also reported stronger upper management support and project experience than did less effective black belt leaders. Clearly, in times of economic uncertainty and increasing global competiveness, managers need to be able to recognize the individuals who possess the needed traits to make their companies profitable.

Inter-industry generic Lean Six Sigma project definitions

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 369-393 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bart A. Lameijer ◽  
Ronald J.M.M. Does ◽  
Jeroen De Mast
Keyword(s):  
Six Sigma ◽  
Cost Efficiency ◽  
Lean Six Sigma ◽  
Black Belt ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Strategic Objectives ◽  
Improvement Method ◽  
Broad Variety ◽  
Performance Dimensions ◽  
Project Objectives

Purpose The objective of this research is to provide practitioners with inter-industry applicable rules and guidelines for the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) project definition phase. This research resulted in 13 inter-industry generic project definitions that are divided by four performance dimensions: quality, dependability, speed and cost efficiency. Design/methodology/approach A total of 312 previously executed LSS improvement projects in a broad variety of industries at black belt or master black belt level are analyzed. All these projects have followed the LSS methodology and are characterized by the use of critical to quality (CTQ) measurements and the structured improvement method of define, measure, analyse, improve and control for operations improvement. Findings This research resulted in 13 inter-industry generic project definitions that are divided by four performance dimensions: quality, dependability, speed and cost efficiency. Three factors that have stood out in this research are; the difficulty to capture the performance dimension flexibility in LSS project definitions, the strong focus on internal organizational benefits in defining CTQs for LSS project definitions and the unclear alignment of LSS project definitions to existing strategic objectives of the company. Originality/value This research established useable generic LSS project definitions including generic CTQ’s measures, applicable to multiple industries. These generic LSS project definitions provide useful guidance in the initial LSS project phase, helping to decompose strategic focal points into clear and measurable project objectives.

A “Six Sigma”©Black Belt Case Study: G.E.P. Box's Paper Helicopter Experiment Part A

2006 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 413-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Adam Johnson ◽  
Scott Widener ◽  
Howard Gitlow ◽  
Edward Popovich
Keyword(s):  
Six Sigma ◽  
Black Belt

Critical assessment on the Six Sigma Black Belt roles/ responsibilities, skills and training: a global empirical study

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiju Antony ◽  
Harry Karaminas
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Black Belt ◽  
Analytical Skills ◽  
The World ◽  
Tools And Techniques ◽  
And Training ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the results of the first global empirical study on the roles/ responsibilities and skills of Six Sigma Black Belts (SSBBs), followed by the most recent trends on an effective Black Belt (BB) training curriculum. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on a survey questionnaire which was designed and distributed to (primarily) SSBBs around the world. A total of 105 responses from 14 different countries were received. Findings The results of the study show that change agent and advocate on the use of statistical tools are being considered as the most significant roles that a Black Belt undertakes. Additionally, analytical skills followed by expertise in Six Sigma method (DMAIC) along with all the related tools and techniques top the ranking with the most important skills that BBs should acquire. In terms of BB training, basic statistics appears to be the most important prerequisite, while the inclusion of soft skills in the BB curricula is being strongly supported. Finally, a consultation session after the formal training appears to be highly desired. Practical implications This study identifies the roles/ responsibilities that BBs should hold in organisations operating in the 21st century and the skills they should acquire. The findings are presented as a set of criteria on how to develop the world class Black Belts of the future. Companies and recruitment agencies could benefit from spotting the most talented BBs, resulting in cost savings in the recruiting and training processes. Originality/value Contribution is being made by identifying the most commonly cited roles/ responsibilities in the literature and comparing them to the practitioners’ views. A comparison on the characteristics of the currently provided BB training curricula and those of the best possible training program is also presented.

Six Sigma in small- and medium-sized enterprises: a Black Belt project in the Swedish steel industry

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefano Barone ◽  
Therese Doverholt ◽  
Anna Errore ◽  
Alberto Lombardo
Keyword(s):  
Six Sigma ◽  
Steel Industry ◽  
Black Belt

Replication of a Six Sigma black belt case study: GEP box's paper helicopter experiment in a drone logistics scenario

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Sean P. Goffnett ◽  
Andrew N. Paquet ◽  
Oliver M. Strong ◽  
Kevin P. McCarron
Keyword(s):  
Six Sigma ◽  
Black Belt
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