Zero Defects and the Six Sigma Professional

t4gryWhile the Six Sigma philosophy of defect elimination is something that has become very popular in the past few decades, many individuals are still unsure of what roles they can play in the quality management processes that are present in companies today. To start off the first thing to understand would be what an individual who has completed a six sigma green belt certification means to an organization, and what kind of work he would do for the company he’s a part of. A certified six sigma green belt is a professional who has a proper understanding of all the core and more advanced elements of the Six Sigma methodology. Such an individual in a company would lead various projects that focus on the improvement of standards of quality across the company, or maybe on individual processes to build up their quality of output. They may serve as leaders of such teams or even team members depending on the complexity of the task and the size of the team. Six Sigma green belts are very versatile professionals and are able to fit into various positions as required of them and are able to drive the improvement processes in various ways, whether on the front lines, working with data, or leading the implementation.

For more complex projects green belts may be working under certified black belts or master black belts who are typically working in a part-time capacity as the need may be. The green belt certified professional, apart from having extensive six sigma green belt training, would possess a complete understanding of every aspect and element of the six-sigma method as well as the necessary competence in the various subject matters that are contained in the various phases of DMAIC (or Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve and Control) and DMADV (or Define, Measure, Analyse, Deploy and Verify). This is all in accordance with the Body of Knowledge for six sigma green belts which specifically dictates the material and concepts that all practicing and certified green belts must be familiar with. A six sigma green belt certified professional knows exactly how to go about the implementation, performance, interpretation and application of the various concepts of six sigma. The completion of a lean six sigma green belt certification requires that the professional complete the closed book proctored examination that is specified for the level and this is no easy task. However, the rewards that earning such a certification grants to the professional are definitely worth the trial.

To complete such a certification is generally quite highly recommended that the applicant takes part in some form of training. This allows the applicant more understanding of the concepts that are being talked about and a good grasp of the overall six sigma green belt body of knowledge that they need to cover. Most organizations who provide this training do so in a very measured and approachable way, as the green belt is now the general go to certification for many entry level quality professionals, the training is now very accessible. The certification covers all the various concepts in an in-depth and focused way. This includes a deep-dive into the intricacies of DMAIC and DMADV, as well as the various tools for quality management. A good way to pursue this certification in recent years has been to apply for a six sigma green belt certification online. This has become very popular indeed due to the convenience that it offers, the entirety of the training materials are provided to the applicant as well as the flexibility to take it on as per their own convenience. This is definitely a great bonus for working professionals, who are looking to add to their portfolio but don’t easily find the time to do so.

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Kidal Delonix is a contributor to Mr. Hoffman's blog. The views and opinions are entirely his/her own and may not reflect Mr Hoffman's views.

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