By tjacowski on October 17, 2008
In recent times, one of the most notable offshoots has been none other than Lean Six Sigma – it is already being touted as the next big thing in the world of quality improvement concepts, methodologies and systems. It would not be wrong to say that Lean Six Sigma Training is an advanced version of [...]
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By tjacowski on October 17, 2008
You see, Six Sigma implementations are basically the domain of Black Belts and Master Black Belts who certainly have far better skills and talents as compared to Green Belts who mostly play a supportive role during Six Sigma implementations. This may tilt the balance against the Green Belts, but there is an opposing view which [...]
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By tjacowski on October 17, 2008
Using Six Sigma quality management systems, Motorola became the first company to achieve near-perfect business processes that did not have more than 3.4 defects per million events that potentially existed for such defects to occur. What is worth mentioning is that Motorola developed such systems for use in the manufacturing sector; and at that time, [...]
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By tjacowski on October 17, 2008
A typical action plan for career establishment post-relocation follows. 1. Research the target destination. Whatever you have heard about the place where you are moving can be misleading, and not based on hard facts. You need to do dedicated research before actually moving there to avoid getting into a situation that may prove damaging to [...]
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By tjacowski on October 17, 2008
This, however, became a possibility only after the development of advanced quality improvement concepts and methodologies such as Six Sigma. Six Sigma started out as a means to deliver quality improvements in existing business processes, but over the years many new branches were added to it – one of the most noteworthy being DFSS, short [...]
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By tjacowski on October 17, 2008
Here are a few tips to help you increase your chances of finding a good job. Planning Organize and develop a job search plan. The old saying that if you fail to plan, you plan to fail certainly applies to searching for a job. You first need to decide on the kind of job you [...]
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By tjacowski on October 17, 2008
Now, arguing against the role played by Six Sigma professionals would certainly tantamount to undermining the importance of their skills sets and knowledge, but you should never forget that there are other factors as well that play an equally important role in determining the success of Six Sigma implementations. One such crucial role is played [...]
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By tjacowski on October 17, 2008
Let’s take a look at a few important things you might want to consider when creating an electronic resume. Advantages An individual seeking a job cannot succeed with the simple, traditional resume that is printed and handed over at the interview. It should not be the only tool in your kit. At least 80 percent [...]
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By tjacowski on October 17, 2008
Focus Be focused in your job search. Don’t be in such a rush that you will take anything that comes along. Prove yourself to be an appropriate choice for a particular job, not just a jack-of-all-trades. Employers are always hunting for experts. Know your strengths, weaknesses, interests, and target markets. Above all, be targeted in [...]
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By tjacowski on October 17, 2008
Well, if not then read on. To start with, you need to know that Six Sigma basically signifies near-perfect business processes that do not generate more than 3.4 defects per million defect-free units of a manufactured product or delivered service. When such near-perfect business processes are achieved, it automatically results in substantial cost savings and [...]
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