Articles - Team Selection en-us http://www.sixsigmaonline.org/articlelive N/A http://www.sixsigmaonline.org/articlelive info@sixsigmaonline.org 20 http://www.sixsigmaonline.org/articlelive/articles/585/1/Evaluating-Six-Sigma-Team-Performance/Page1.html Six Sigma projects are not dependent on the best tools and data and the improvement methods as much as they are on the effective teams. All team members contribute to the success of the project. Evaluating team performance follows the same principle as evaluating any performance.  info@sixsigmaonline.org (Six Sigma Training Assistant) Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sixsigmaonline.org/articlelive/articles/584/1/Facilitation-Techniques-For-Six-Sigma-Teams/Page1.html Facilitation allows teams to arrive at an outcome for which they take the entire responsibility and are committed to achieving it. The facilitators are the catalyst to create a working and productive chemistry among the members of the project. They bring about the best results in the interests of those involved.  info@sixsigmaonline.org (Six Sigma Training Assistant) Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sixsigmaonline.org/articlelive/articles/583/1/Geographically-Scattered-Six-Sigma-Project-Teams/Page1.html Six Sigma projects are, more often than not, based on the assumptions that the units under consideration will be in close geographical vicinity, mainly in the same physical plant. Leading a Six Sigma team is itself a challenge - and when it comes to managing teams at different locations scattered over vast geographical areas, it becomes even tougher. info@sixsigmaonline.org (Six Sigma Training Assistant) Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sixsigmaonline.org/articlelive/articles/574/1/Process-Improvement-Teams-For-Six-Sigma-Success/Page1.html Very often, the managers of the company devote their time to fighting fires and find little time to carry out daily responsibilities or improvement initiatives. The Six Sigma approach uses cross-functional dedicated teams to initiate improvements in the existing organizational processes.  info@sixsigmaonline.org (Six Sigma Training Assistant) Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sixsigmaonline.org/articlelive/articles/572/1/Six-Sigma-Team-Recognition-And-Rewards/Page1.html It is human nature to feel good and motivated to work further if a job well done is rewarded or recognized - even in a small way. In companies, it can prove to be of high value and encouragement for employees to work hard. Rewards give them the message that they are valued for their contributions - and that proves to be a good enabler for further sincere effort. info@sixsigmaonline.org (Six Sigma Training Assistant) Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sixsigmaonline.org/articlelive/articles/559/1/Six-Sigma-Making-Good-Change-Agents/Page1.html When a business leader finds the need to carry out changes, the most important thing they need is a good team to carry out the initiative. Six Sigma team leaders carry out overall responsibilities with the support of the project managers who focus on specific areas.  info@sixsigmaonline.org (Six Sigma Training Assistant) Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sixsigmaonline.org/articlelive/articles/526/1/Establishing-Criteria-for-Black-Belt-Candidate-Selection/Page1.html In addition to the leadership support and project selection, the selection of an appropriate black belt candidate is a critical factor for the success of the entire Six Sigma implementation project.  info@sixsigmaonline.org (Six Sigma Training Assistant) Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sixsigmaonline.org/articlelive/articles/521/1/An-Overview-of-Six-Sigma-Implementation-Teams/Page1.html Six Sigma is a real boon to companies in all industries, and it has proven this fact on many occasions. That’s because the Six Sigma methodology can work wonders when it comes to improving the quality of products and services by eliminating the defects encountered in any particular business process.  info@sixsigmaonline.org (Six Sigma Training Assistant) Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sixsigmaonline.org/articlelive/articles/504/1/Six-Sigma-Employee-Evaluation/Page1.html In today’s volatile global economy, it is very important for businesses to improve the work processes that they may be running. This has to be done in order to reduce costs, while at the same time offer better quality products and services to the customers in order to stay competitive. info@sixsigmaonline.org (Six Sigma Training Assistant) Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sixsigmaonline.org/articlelive/articles/490/1/Maximizing-Performance-of-Six-Sigma-Implementation-Team-Members/Page1.html There are many variables that determine the success of Six Sigma implementation projects, but the one factor that probably plays the most important role is often the expertise and professionalism of implementation team members. So, how exactly can businesses ensure that their implementation team members are up to the mark and ready for the bumpy ride ahead?  info@sixsigmaonline.org (Six Sigma Training Assistant) Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400