Tony Jacowski asked: Managing Six Sigma calls for a multidirectional approach as guided by industry specifics, projects on hand, expertise level and commitment of upper management as well as the goals envisioned by management. Managing effectiveness in Six Sigma can be defined as well directed efforts to successful deployment of the methodology to the project […]
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A Six Sigma Guide To "The Belts"
Tony Jacowski asked: As important and essential is the implementation and use of Six Sigma to the livelihood of any business organization, the certification process for an individual to become Six Sigma qualified is rather obscure. Basically, there is no formal list or specific amounts of training and knowledge that one must have in order […]
lamara qoqiauri asked: For the Support of Small Business in Georgia Content. In the conditions of deep economic crisis and  during the period of extreme restriction in requisite resources for economic investments of tendency of selecting priority in investing activities enquire upmost importance. According to these circumstances, small and average businesses must be admired in […]
Jack Pyle asked: It really pains me when leaders talk about employees who don’t perform to minimum standards. It seems that rather than take on the problem, leaders often find it easier not to confront the issue. A big part of leading people is helping them understand when they are doing well and not doing […]
Tony Wagner asked: is changing at an extraordinary pace. Twenty-five years ago, most young people who mastered the “3 r’s” of reading, writing, and arithmetic and had a high school diploma were likely to be able to get and keep a decent job. Not so today. In research for my new book, I’ve come to […]
Robert asked: A clear-cut vision is what defines leaders from others. Jerry Vilakazi became the CEO of BUSA in early 2006 with his own set of visions. He wanted to champion transformation for South Africa’s business landscape. In his beliefs, transformation would bring about many things, including social equality and the implementation of Black Economic […]
Michael Mercer, Ph.d. asked: Hiring managers and leaders use pre-employment tests, job interviews, role modeling and strategic de-employment to increase profits based on the saying, “Birds of a feather flock together.†In business and daily life, this is called “social networks.†What is the premise and useful research on social networks? The premise is expressed […]
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Bittersweet Symphony
Stephen Marshall asked: This summer, concert goers will get a chance to save the world by rocking out to loud music and buying Earth-friendly cotton t-shirts. The Live Earth concert for our “climate in crisis” will surely raise the profile of environmentalism, but will it actually drive its audience to understand the root causes of […]
Melanie Benson Strick asked: I was recently speaking at a marketing conference when Janet approached me. Janet, a business coach and author, knew that I was a big promoter of mastermind programs. She had heard me mention my personal mastermind, which has been responsible for helping me position my company for the success I have, […]
Sharon Drew Morgen asked: As professionals, you have the tools to assess whether or not a prospect is a good risk for buying your product: you know the type of problem best suited to your product and the signs of ‘need’; you ask good questions, analyze needs with a keen eye and ear; create presentations […]