Do not sellect too complicated project, to be successful in certification. There are 5 criteria, that will direct you. There is also excel selection tool, I have prepared, that will navigate you. Use it, share it.

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Green belt project
Certification project – why?
Criteria for project choosing
Tool that can help you with choosing
Selection template download

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Green belt project

I always suggest choosing lean six sigma certification company that requires at least one project to run. That project is part of certification process. Let me explain in this article why it is so important, and what kind of project I suggest to choose, to be certified. I have also created excel tool, that will help you identify, if your project is a good choice. This video theme is dedicated for Green belt applicants.

Well, you are applying for six sigma. You are sure, that this method is right for you. You are ready to invest your money, and time. You are convinced, that earned knowledge will help you grow.

These are the questions, you must answer to yourself prior any training. If all your answers are positive, then definitely ,you are the best person for green belt.

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Certification project – why?

Now, why to run project as a part of lean six sigma green belt certification? There are companies that do not require to run project at all. That might be easier path for you, right? Here are major reasons why I know it is important to run project to be certified:

You will use learned knowledge. This is learning types and knowledge sustainability diagram.. Immediate learned tool practice will help you to memorize it.
You can lead small team. This will help you to practice leadership skills.
You can improve small area you, or your colleagues work in. Wouldn´t be great to make somebodys life easier? This is why we use six sigma – to make others happier.
You´ll be one of 20% that started using methodology. You´ll be surprised, but only about 20% trained people start using lean six sigma. What a waste of time and money.
You step out of your comfort zone. Disturb your daily routine. It can be fun trying something new.
You will definitely know, if lean six sigma is really for you.

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Criteria for project choosing

Everything said is very important. But choosing the right project is crucial for success.

First question you should ask is,

Can I finish this project within month or two?

Maximum target must be 3 months. It will be very frustrated to run project over this limit. Longer project is too complicated for beginner. Choose the simplest project. Your colleagues, mentor, or project sponsor can help you with project identification too.

Examples of simple projects: – Small area 5S organization. or

– Parts transfer between two working stations for production projects.

– Information transfer within your working group. For office projects.

Create high level project plan to identify if chosen project fits to described limits.

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Second question to answer is:

Do I have sponsors support?

You can not be successful without support. Discuss chosen project with your project sponsor. Try to listen to him, what to address first to help your organization.

Third searching criteria is:

Are you familiar with addressed problem?

This can help you to run project faster.

4^th criteria is, – the team.

How large is your team?

3 to 4 team members, including you, should be able to resolve addressed problem. Do not involve too many people in your first project. Leading people is the most difficult part of project management. Make sure, there are people in your team, that will strongly support you. Make sure, they have enough time capacity to join you in project meetings.

Criteria number 5.

Do I have enough time?

Ask yourself, if you do have enough available time to run project? Cooperate with project sponsor and your supervisor to make it available.

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Tool that can help you with choosing

I have developed easy excel tool, that will help you choosing right green belt certification project.

Green belt selection too. FIll middle column

Write down goal, or project description in the top section. It should contain words like – to improve, to increase, for DMAIC project type.
Identify each of 5 criteria option.
You will see if your project is OK, or not for certification purposes. Your chances to finish your project on time are decreasing with lower final number.
I suggest you to decrease scope of the project, or choose another one, If final rating is red. You are
OK to go, if rating is green.
Try to think about, how you can increase sections with lower ratings, if rating is orange. Suggestion column can help you witch action to improve.