Six Sigma Belt Hierarchy Information

Understanding the belt system of Six Sigma is not difficult when you think of it in terms of tiers. The Black Belt is the top individual or leader. At this level, someone would practice leadership skills on a daily basis, design, develop, and run team projects utilizing the DMAIC model. A Master Black Belt would be responsible for training the lower level belts (Green and Yellow).The belts run on much the same concept as martial arts. The most intense is black, the second level is green, followed by yellow and then white. There is also the master black level, which is, in essence, a master at the Six Sigma method who would be responsible for the training the Green and Yellow Belts.At the top, these belts, or trained and certified professionals, are responsible for the smooth functioning of...

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Six Sigma in Health Care

All across the world, there are millions, if not billions, of professionals in the medical field. From nursing assistants, surgeons, general practitioners and other similar health care professionals. Many are unsure of what Six Sigma can help them achieve and how exactly to utilize this training in their field of work. Six Sigma is especially beneficial within the business aspect of the health care industry. This method of completing projects successfully is especially advantageous to the heath care industry.  First, one will have to undergo training and later receive certification in their chosen course of study. This can be done in a variety of ways. Initially, because of the medical field’s very busy work times and tasks, the easiest way to undergo training and receive certification...

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