Six Sigma is a methodology that helps to eliminate waste and add value to organisational processes. Interventions and statistical tools allow companies to interpret which business processes need attention, to identify the root causes of problems, and to improve overall work making it more effective and efficient. There are five different types of lean Six Sigma belts that describe the varying levels of professionals. In this article you will learn about the Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification.
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Who are Six Sigma Master Black Belts?
Master Black Belts are the experts responsible for deploying the Six Sigma Methodology strategically within the organization of which they are a part. They promote and support improvement activities in all organisational areas and also in their suppliers and customers.
There are a few main responsibilities of the Master lean black belt which include the following:
- Mentor and support Six Sigma Black Belt lean professionals, lean Green Belt professionals and Six Sigma teams to apply the improvement tools appropriate.
- Help to develop and deploy organisational metrics, measurements and dashboards or a value stream map.
- Develop, maintain and revise the Six Sigma curriculum, deliver classroom training, and serve as a liaison with external agencies in Six Sigma Methodology training.
- Network with other Master Black Belts, which can be done with Sinnaps collaborative working environment where project management professionals across all sectors can network and share expertise.
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Six Sigma Master Black Belts as Leaders
A Master Black Belt is a technical leader who helps an organisation to integrate Six Sigma into its operations. A Master black belt’s role falls into leadership, managerial and technical categories. MBBs need to have a deep understanding of the Six Sigma methodology at both strategic and operational levels. They also provide leadership by training, coaching and mentoring Black Belts and, in some cases, even a Six Sigma Champion and lean Green Belt professionals. Master black belts are involved with supporting the efforts of the Champions and leadership teams, particularly in the selection of projects. Overall, Master black belts help an organisation to be self-sustaining in its Six Sigma methodology.
Some organisations put a strong focus on a Master black belt’s leadership and managerial roles while others place an emphasis on their leadership and technical roles. The technical role requires a broader and deeper knowledge of the tools of Six Sigma. It may be a better idea to consider developing the knowledge of these tools at a lean black belt level so that an even deep understanding can be acquired over time.
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Other Six Sigma Master Black Belt Roles
Master black belts ensure the success of mission critical projects by acting as consultants to the team or team leaders. They are responsible for making sure process performance metrics and measurement are in place and baseline and entitlement data are available and up-to-date for all key processes. This is aided greatly by Sinnaps, project management software tools. Monitoring and control information is important to effective process improvement and control. Master black belts also identify best practices for process improvement and project management and communicate them to the organisation.
A Master black belt’s skillset should include:
- Leadership
- Six Sigma technical skills.
- Teaching.
- Coaching.
- Mentoring.
- Consulting.
- Project management.
It is essential that Master black belts are developed to be strong and effective leaders. Companies such as General Electric, Honeywell, 3M, DuPont and American Standard have come to consider Six Sigma as a leadership development tool.
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