Using and understanding the Six Sigma methods is easy if you think of it as a ladder system. The lower rungs are there to support the top rungs, just as the lower belts support the higher. The Black Belt is a top leader among Six Sigma professionals, followed by the Green, Yellow and White (although the White is not recognized by all in the Six Sigma community and is quite controversial). Master Black belts are there with executives and champions, helping organizations improve their structure and procedures as upper management within the hierarchy.The Master Black Belt is a function that is filled by a person but serves more of a program purpose. They are there to consult with and train Black and Green Belts. Although the Black belt does hold the higher status, green...