Six Sigma Qualtec pioneered the concept of project support between each phase of Green Belt training and currently enjoys the reputation of being the best in the industry in this critical area.
Real-world application of newly
acquired skills is just as
important as the training
component to the success of a
Six Sigma initiative, which is
why SSQ recommends execution of
a well-defined project for
individuals that will be
expected to pursue Green Belt
projects.
For initial projects to
be successful, it is critical
that candidates receive
mentoring and project support
from qualified and experienced
practitioners.
The successful execution of
these initial projects
accomplishes two important
goals: First, it allows focus
on some early
quick wins that will benefit
the organization from cultural
change perspective, creating
momentum to drive the
initiative.
Second, if selected and
executed properly, these initial
projects can create clear and
measurable ROI early in the
rollout of the performance
improvement initiative.
The level of the support
required is highly dependent on:
1) the projects selected for
execution and 2) the
capabilities of the individuals
being trained. There is no
out-of-the-box answer.
There are guidelines that
we can suggest based on our past
experience, but the specific
support and mentoring model
should be deferred until
candidates and projects are
selected.
SSQ offers several options and models for support and will work with our
clients to optimize the
cost-benefit equation for this
critical component of the
deployment.
Regardless of the support model
utilized, SSQ utilizes a proven
process to assure that our
client, the candidate, the SSQ
account manager and the
instructor for the wave / class
are apprised of each candidate’s
current status and that each
candidate demonstrates their
mastery of theory and
application of the tools and
skills while successfully
completing their projects.
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