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Can you be effective as the only Black Belt in your company?

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Great question! And, as you might expect, it depends. One key factor is whether or not you have leadership support. If they support your efforts to become trained in continuous improvement, that’s a great start. The next question is, how big of a company is it? If you are a tiny cog in a big…

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What is the role name or job title of the problem solver’s coach?

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Depending upon the organization, there are many names for this role. The ones we’ve heard of are: Continuous Improvement Coach Lean Sensei Master Black Belt Black Belt (even Green Belt) Mentor We’ve found a lot of variation when it comes to job titles.

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How can I become an instructor?

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How can I become an instructor? What belt level do I need to attain? That’s great to hear! There’s always a need for more teachers and it’s great that you’re interested. As for the belt colors, they signify the different levels of content knowledge. The goal in getting certifications is to become a better problem…

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Do I need to be employed to register for a course?

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No, you do not need to be (employed/working for a company) in order to register for any of our courses. Simply enter “none” in the company field to continue your check out process. Please note that Black Belt Candidates are required to complete a live project. Projects must be business-related.…

Once I have my Green Belt, do I have to involve my company to earn my Black Belt?

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No not necessarily. However, the Black Belt project does require a work-related application. If you do not use your company, then you could apply a project if you volunteer for a non-profit and they would be willing to allow you to do a project.

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Tackling the Waste of Motion Cuts Cycle Time by 60%

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Here at GoLeanSixSigma.com, we like to practice what we teach. As a Client Experience Manager, my goal is to help people build their problem-solving muscles. Now that I have my Green Belt, it's easy for me to improve painful processes. The more time I can spend directly helping our learners the better,…

What is the difference between Yellow Belt, Green Belt, and Black Belt projects?

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The level of complexity. Just as the training material becomes more and more complex, so does the complexity of the project.

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Does there have to be a Black Belt at the company that I work for?

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No, a Black Belt does not need to exist within an organization. What is more important is recognizing that there are certain roles that need to be filled when it comes to coaching and developing problem-solvers. This role could be called something different.

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How do I start a Black Belt project if I don’t have any data or an implementation option?

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Unfortunately, it’s not possible to conduct a process improvement project without data. In most cases, project leaders end up collecting data manually with check sheets so that may be an option. Although it’s unclear why you would be unable to implement any solutions, without implementation, nothing would be improved. Without data or the ability to…

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I need a SigmaXL or Minitab license. How can I obtain one?

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We offer a 1-year license to Minitab for $599. If this interests you, please contact us for more information. However, we recommend using SigmaXL (a Microsoft Excel add-on that is very similar to Minitab), because it is more user-friendly and less expensive. If you are interested in purchasing the SigmaXL…