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Table 3.1  Typical Six Sigma roles. (Continued)

Chapter 3  C. Six Sigma Roles and Responsibilities

Role Candidate Training/background Primary responsibilities
Master Individuals trained in Six Sigma Six Sigma BoK, lean enterprise • Coach Six Sigma Black Belts and Green Belts
Black Belt methodologies, statistical tools, synergy, finance for nonfinancial • Utilize the resources provided by management effectively
basic financial tools, change managers, risk assessment, • Formulate overall business strategy linking to Six Sigma
management, risk assessment, project management, change program
project management, executive agent skills, Master Black Belt • Monitor project progress closely
communication, and well train the trainer, presentation • Typically 15–20 projects overseen at a time
experienced in teaching, skills, communication skills, • Provide coaching, mentoring for new Black Belts and
coaching, and mentoring Black leadership skills, facilitation Green Belts
Belts and Green Belts. This is skills. • Work with champions and process owners for selection
always a full-time position. (ASQ Certified Six Sigma Master of projects
Black belt) • Address issues of project stagnation
• Remove barriers hindering the success of the project
• Support as a subject matter expert for the organization
• Review and approve completed projects
• Share lessons learned with the extended team
• Provide inputs to rewards committee
Black Belt Individuals trained in Six Sigma Six Sigma Black Belt Body of • Lead and manage Six Sigma projects
methodologies, statistical tools, Knowledge, lean enterprise • Utilize the resources provided by management effectively
basic financial tools, change synergy, finance for nonfinancial • Provide net present value, return on investment (ROI),
management, risk assessment, managers, risk assessment, payback calculations on projects
project management, and well project management, change • Work full-time on four to six projects per year
experienced in managing Black agent skills, presentation skills, • Monitor project progress closely
Belt projects. This is always a communication skills, leadership • Follow DMAIC process, apply appropriate statistical
full-time position. and facilitation skills. methods
(ASQ Certified as Six Sigma • Work with champions, Master Black Belts, and process
Black Belt) owners for selection of projects
• Address issues of project stagnation/consult Master
Black Belt
• Remove barriers hindering the success of the project
• Update and present project progress to management
• Review completed projects
• Share lessons learned with the extended team

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