http://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com http://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32923-more-than-a-to-do-list-build-teamwork-improve-execution-with-a-project-checklist.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32923-more-than-a-to-do-list-build-teamwork-improve-execution-with-a-project-checklist.aspxA project checklist has been shown to improve execution in many industries, namely the medical field and the world of military aviation. Learn how the Plan-Brief-Execute-Debrief cycle introduced by a checklist encourages collaborative, effective team building initiatives.afterburner@mediumblue.com (James Murphy)Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:14:36 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33678-the-art-of-productive-laziness.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33678-the-art-of-productive-laziness.aspxWelcome to the world of ‘Productive Laziness' where intelligence and laziness meet with remarkable results for your work/life balancepeter.b.taylor@btinternet.com (Peter Taylor)Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:27:44 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32146-the-business-case-for-prince-2.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32146-the-business-case-for-prince-2.aspxThe PRINCE2 project management methodology is accepted throughout the UK as the leading 'best practice' project management approach. Here are the advantages and risks for both individuals and companies looking to train in the said methodology.sarah.clements@coastdigital.co.uk (Sarah Clements)Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:41:59 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31743-your-workspace-says-a-lot-about-your-business.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31743-your-workspace-says-a-lot-about-your-business.aspxThe quality, fucntionality and design of a company's workspace has become increasingly important, and this article looks at why you should leave office refurbishments to those who know best.parker@highposition.net (Shaun Parker)Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:57:08 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31739-the-three-stages-of-geotechnical-engineering.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31739-the-three-stages-of-geotechnical-engineering.aspxAn article explaining the process of checking a site for a potential engineering project.dominicdonaldson@gmail.com (Dominic Donaldson)Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:22:54 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31541-is-project-management-software-the-way-forward.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31541-is-project-management-software-the-way-forward.aspxAn article discussing IT solutions and if they really can improve a company's performance.parker@highposition.net (Shaun Parker)Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:25:08 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31378-public-speaking-is-a-vital-part-of-project-management.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31378-public-speaking-is-a-vital-part-of-project-management.aspxFor many of us the notion of speaking to a large crowd is very daunting and not something we would choose to do for fun, however public speaking is an essential skill for any project manager and therefore to lead a successful team it is a fear that must be conquered.john.mcelborough@academyinternet.com (john mce)Sat, 24 Jan 2009 22:51:58 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31138-project-management-training-that-fits-your-schedule.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31138-project-management-training-that-fits-your-schedule.aspxLooking for a way to fit project management training into your already busy schedule? Hybrid mentored learning is the perfect solution for busy professionals who can't find time to attend live training programs.mticonsulting@comcast.net (Randall Olson)Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:01:32 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30575-5-ways-to-finesse-budget-discussions-for-new-client-projects.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30575-5-ways-to-finesse-budget-discussions-for-new-client-projects.aspxIf you have difficulty engaging in budget discussions for new projects, particularly during initial client meetings when it can be tempting to make promises that are difficult to keep, this article explores five ways to help you gracefully avoid backing yourself into a corner.Adele@LearnShareProsper.com (Adele Sommers, Ph.D.)Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:32:26 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30210-how-railway-and-harbor-design-is-looking-to-the-future.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30210-how-railway-and-harbor-design-is-looking-to-the-future.aspxAn article about some of the considerations that engineers have to take on board when dealing with large scale projects that involve transport.dominicdonaldson@gmail.com (Dominic Donaldson)Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:10:29 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29866-project-management-tips-plan-to-work-and-work-to-plan.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29866-project-management-tips-plan-to-work-and-work-to-plan.aspxThe key to successful project management is carefully planning the project beforehand, and controlling the execution of the work to ensure your desired results. You can't overestimate the importance of proper planning.john.mcelborough@academyinternet.com (john mce)Sat, 13 Dec 2008 22:59:37 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29041-a-tale-of-two-projects.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29041-a-tale-of-two-projects.aspxA short story about how a single project can take on two distinctly different personalities.rhoward@everestkc.net (Robert Howard)Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:42:39 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28809-a-pmp-simulator-can-help-you-assess-your-readiness-for-the-pmp-certification.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28809-a-pmp-simulator-can-help-you-assess-your-readiness-for-the-pmp-certification.aspxA PMP simulator can help you assess your readiness for the project management professional pmp certification.thenewguy639@yahoo.com (Jacquelyn Donner )Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:39:31 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28744-new-pmp-certification-candidates-tool.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28744-new-pmp-certification-candidates-tool.aspxAs a candidate preparing for the pmp certification, you can use a pmp exam simulation program and stop worrying about whether you ready for the exam or not.thenewguy639@yahoo.com (Jacquelyn Donner )Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:50:10 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28736-pmp-certification-study-help.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28736-pmp-certification-study-help.aspxConsider studying more using a pmp certification exam simulation program to practice in the same environment as the actual test.thenewguy639@yahoo.com (Jacquelyn Donner )Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:01:27 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28545-pmp-project-management-important-information.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28545-pmp-project-management-important-information.aspxCandidates preparing for the pmp project management exam should consider using a pmp simulation program to prepare. There are many options project managers can consider to use in studying to pass the pmp exam on their first try.thenewguy639@yahoo.com (Jacquelyn Donner )Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:53:03 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28661-pmp-practice-for-project-management-professional-certification.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28661-pmp-practice-for-project-management-professional-certification.aspxCandidates become accustomed to the official pmp practice exam through taking as many tests as possible, with timers, review options and everything included.thenewguy639@yahoo.com (Jacquelyn Donner )Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:53:00 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28005-ten-tips-for-running-successful-projects.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28005-ten-tips-for-running-successful-projects.aspxAll organizations run projects from time to time. Yet more than half of all projects started fail their objectives. Why is this so? Read this article to discover ten things you can do to improve the chances of success with your project.office@businessperform.com (Leslie Allan)Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:08:13 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27786-improve-maturity-with-capabilities.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27786-improve-maturity-with-capabilities.aspxIn today's fast-paced business environment, businesses need a performance framework that can grow over time, be benchmarked against the competition, and stretch the imagination of employees and stakeholders. Capabilities and maturity models can better position your business for future competition arhoward@everestkc.net (Robert Howard)Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:29:46 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27565-understanding-the-increasing-relevancy-of-six-sigma-pilot-projects.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27565-understanding-the-increasing-relevancy-of-six-sigma-pilot-projects.aspxSix Sigma may have turned out to be one of the greatest success stories of our time, but even so, businesses need to address caution obviously because there can never be a system that's completely failsafe or risk free.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:58:35 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27564-cutting-costs-with-six-sigma.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27564-cutting-costs-with-six-sigma.aspxSix Sigma has always been an initiative targeted toward improvement in quality and providing value to the customer. However, it has been observed by several companies including Motorola, and Honeywell, that Six Sigma helps reduce costs as well. The simple philosophy of reducing defects is a decidingtjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:57:45 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27563-understanding-commonly-used-six-sigma-methodologies.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27563-understanding-commonly-used-six-sigma-methodologies.aspxA simple definition of Six Sigma would be that it is a quality management system with three main objectives (i.e., reducing costs, improving quality and achieving highly efficient business processes) wherein the defect rate never exceeds 3.4 per million opportunities that might exist for such defecttjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:32:50 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27562-the-lowdown-on-six-sigma-tools-techniques-concepts-and-methodologies.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27562-the-lowdown-on-six-sigma-tools-techniques-concepts-and-methodologies.aspxIt's likely that you have heard quite a lot about Six Sigma and the benefits associated with it. But, do you really understand what it signifies and how exactly does it achieve all the prominent objectives such as cost reductions, process improvements and quality enhancements?tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:31:22 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27561-software-systems--playing-an-important-role-in-six-sigma-implementations.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27561-software-systems--playing-an-important-role-in-six-sigma-implementations.aspxOver the years, there have been innumerable Six Sigma implementations worldwide - and what is noteworthy is that most of them have turned out to be successful. When we talk about Six Sigma implementations, it would be worth mentioning that more often than not it is Six Sigma professionals such as Bltjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:29:11 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27560-dfss--the-secret-behind-the-success-of-new-products-and-services.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27560-dfss--the-secret-behind-the-success-of-new-products-and-services.aspxJust a few decades back, businesses concentrated more on the profitability aspect when designing new products or services. However, with quite a lot of products and services failing to achieve desired results, businesses were forced to rethink their strategies - and most importantly, identify the matjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:22:31 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27559-can-green-belts-shoulder-the-responsibility-of-six-sigma-implementations.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27559-can-green-belts-shoulder-the-responsibility-of-six-sigma-implementations.aspxWell, a simple "yes" or "no" will never be sufficient for answering this question, obviously because it all depends on the type of Six Sigma implementation and the skills and talents of Green Belts.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:19:05 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27558-an-overview-of-basic-lean-six-sigma-training-tools-and-techniques.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27558-an-overview-of-basic-lean-six-sigma-training-tools-and-techniques.aspxWhen Six Sigma Training concepts and methodologies were first developed, they were used mainly for reducing the defect rate. However, over the years many new offshoots of Six Sigma have come into existence, obviously because businesses wanted to achieve a lot more than just a reduction in the defecttjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:16:30 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27532-an-overview-of-six-sigma-quality-management-systems.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27532-an-overview-of-six-sigma-quality-management-systems.aspxSix Sigma quality management systems can be described as a set of concepts, techniques and methodologies that are deployed by businesses to achieve important organizational objectives such as quality improvements and cost reductions. Such systems were designed and developed for the first time in thetjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:59:51 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20964-break-your-pmp-studies-into-small-pieces.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20964-break-your-pmp-studies-into-small-pieces.aspxIf you are planning to take the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam then you not only need to know what to study but also how to study. This article looks into one study technique.cornelius.fichtner@pmprepcast.com (Cornelius Fichtner)Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:21:57 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21402-successful-project-management-is-critical.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21402-successful-project-management-is-critical.aspxAs your business grows so too will the projects that you will take on. Your customers will push to the limit your ability to complete a project successfully. And more and more each of these jobs will have to be managed individually by trusted project managers.Awolly@hotmail.com (Cash Miller)Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:51:20 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18886-project-management-using-economy-plastic-first-aid-kits-to-stay-safe-on-jobsites.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18886-project-management-using-economy-plastic-first-aid-kits-to-stay-safe-on-jobsites.aspxThere are few things as necessary as keeping you and yours safe in some of the harshest conditions. Anyone can have an accident. As a youngster, we had mom or dad to make everything better, but our parents had a hidden arsenal or hugs, kisses, sympathy, and of course, first aid kits to make...bill@imageuniforms.com (Max Johnson)Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:09:05 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19370-a-global-project-manager.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19370-a-global-project-manager.aspxProject Managers are taking on new title like global Project Manager to imply they have to operate on new variables, paradigm, environment and expectation in order to fit into a larger context of challenges in this globalization age.Lee_wmeng@hotmail.com (Melvyn Lee)Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:44:28 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21719-the-benefits-of-concurrent-engineering-2-0.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21719-the-benefits-of-concurrent-engineering-2-0.aspxThis article discusses how engineering and production departments can work together using Concurrent Engineering 2.0 concepts.realestateseo@yahoo.com (Terry Parker)Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:07:58 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21592-overcoming-challenges-to-project-realization.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21592-overcoming-challenges-to-project-realization.aspxThe responsibility of a Black Belt does not end with handing over the project for implementation to the transition owner. The results to be realized cannot be guaranteed by the Black Belt as there are some reasons due to which the entire project may be in a challenging stage. The Black Belt has to otjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sat, 07 Jun 2008 22:05:46 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21399-lean-six-sigma-training-methods.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21399-lean-six-sigma-training-methods.aspxIt is true that Lean Six Sigma implementations help in improving process efficiency and augmenting quality of the end-product. But, the problem is that the same cannot be achieved until and unless employees understand the basic technicalities involved.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:17:38 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21398-evaluating-potential-job-offers.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21398-evaluating-potential-job-offers.aspxWhen assessing potential job offers, a checklist pertaining to which offers are the most profitable should be prepared. Employers go through this process when they are evaluating which job candidates they should hire.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:28:49 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21397-basics-of-lean-six-sigma-training.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21397-basics-of-lean-six-sigma-training.aspxOver the years, Lean Six Sigma has proven itself as a highly successful quality management tool and an efficiency-enhancer as well. However, businesses planning to implement Lean Six Sigma still need to take a few precautions, because the eventual success depends a lot on the skills and expertise oftjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:21:43 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21396-8-basics-of-lean-six-sigma-for-manufacturing-firms.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21396-8-basics-of-lean-six-sigma-for-manufacturing-firms.aspxThe success of any company should be measured on the growth in its profits, and not just customer satisfaction. Companies should be able to achieve sustained and constant growth. Though these are achieved temporarily by outsourcing or downsizing by companies, they are not long-term achievements.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:15:09 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21395-key-technologies-for-lean-process-improvement.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21395-key-technologies-for-lean-process-improvement.aspxNew advancements in technologies have brought about a sea of change in the cycle time of business processes. For example, at Safeco, a leading insurance service provider in United States, it took a week to make changes in the auto insurance policies they issued. Now with a web-based service, they altjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:58:17 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21394-effective-project-management-with-six-sigma.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21394-effective-project-management-with-six-sigma.aspxMost companies are often on the lookout for a system to reduce their costs, reduce cycle time, and offer a variety of products that earn them high profits and a higher market share. The customer wants the product to be cheaper and of a good quality.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:45:14 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21393-adding-value-to-content-of-six-sigma-project-charters.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21393-adding-value-to-content-of-six-sigma-project-charters.aspxA project charter is developed in the "Define" stage of DMAIC. It provides the structural map of information for the project. It is considered to be the basic document which lists out details like the Project Title, who the "Belts" are, the expected project start date and end date, the project goalstjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:36:15 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21392-hr-and-six-sigma--an-unlikely-pair-that-works.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21392-hr-and-six-sigma--an-unlikely-pair-that-works.aspxSix Sigma is a philosophy as well as a methodology that aims at improving processes for the improvement of business results. It aims at achieving the least number of errors, leaving a chance for precisely only three customers among a million to complain.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:28:08 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20941-understanding-six-sigma-employee-assessment.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20941-understanding-six-sigma-employee-assessment.aspxWith globalization, the days of monopolies have come to an end, and businesses worldwide are striving to improve their businesses processes in an effort to cut down costs and make way for improved product and service offerings.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sat, 31 May 2008 08:36:42 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20940-understanding-the-six-sigma-appraisal-process.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20940-understanding-the-six-sigma-appraisal-process.aspxSix Sigma quality improvement techniques and methodologies may have proved quite effective over the years, but that should not be a reason for businesses to lower their guard during Six Sigma implementations.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sat, 31 May 2008 08:30:16 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20937-how-software-systems-are-aiding-six-sigma-implementations.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20937-how-software-systems-are-aiding-six-sigma-implementations.aspxThere are many factors that have contributed to the phenomenal success of Six Sigma, but if we were to make a list of the top ten contributors, it would definitely include the software systems that are nowadays being employed in most Six Sigma implementations.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sat, 31 May 2008 08:04:32 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20935-understanding-the-main-causes-leading-to-six-sigma-redundancies.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20935-understanding-the-main-causes-leading-to-six-sigma-redundancies.aspxIn today's highly competitive business environment, it is often said that innovation holds the key to the success of business organizations. This is quite true - because if you take a closer look, you will realize that most businesses nowadays are walking that extra mile in search for innovative mettjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sat, 31 May 2008 08:01:36 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20823-tips-for-becoming-a-successful-manager.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20823-tips-for-becoming-a-successful-manager.aspxAll businesses, whether large or small, need competent managers to oversee projects and operations. The success of the company is directly linked to the quality of its supervisory staff it employs. Good managers can guide a business through difficult times.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 29 May 2008 06:59:43 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20764-saying-yes-to-content-quality-in-six-sigma-project-charters.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20764-saying-yes-to-content-quality-in-six-sigma-project-charters.aspxSix Sigma Project Charters are important since they are actually the main plan of action that is required during the Six Sigma strategy implementation stage. As in the case of any plan of action, it is only if a well-constructed proposal is put forward to the team that is in charge of the execution tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 26 May 2008 18:57:15 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20763-advocating-the-six-sigma-system-for-project-management.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20763-advocating-the-six-sigma-system-for-project-management.aspxBusinesses are now witnessing cutthroat competition and they are always working towards strategies so that they stay in the game. The main objective of any business would be to cut down on operational costs, reduce time taken for processing of different commodities and services and ultimately offer tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 26 May 2008 18:55:33 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20762-the-intricacies-of-lean-six-sigma-training.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20762-the-intricacies-of-lean-six-sigma-training.aspxMany organizations have heard about Six Sigma and successfully adopted it in their processes so as to eliminate any defects and bring about total improvement in the quality of products and services. However, when it comes to Lean Six Sigma, the process becomes somewhat different due to the "Lean" prtjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 26 May 2008 18:41:49 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20761-the-importance-of-six-sigma-training.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20761-the-importance-of-six-sigma-training.aspxThe Six Sigma methodology is adopted by most of the organizations that aim at overall quality improvement. But what is Six Sigma training? Six Sigma training uses a set of systematic theories that uses statistics as its basic approach in order to solve any complications or queries that may arise, estjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 26 May 2008 18:30:13 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20758-an-overview-of-lean-six-sigma-training.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20758-an-overview-of-lean-six-sigma-training.aspxAlthough the word "Lean" in the phrase "Lean Six Sigma" may appear to be a bit confusing, not to mention misleading, one should remember that it is not all that dissimilar from the standard Six Sigma strategy.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 26 May 2008 17:55:05 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20683-six-sigma-and-service-oriented-architecture--the-better-pair.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20683-six-sigma-and-service-oriented-architecture--the-better-pair.aspxSOA (Service Oriented Architecture) may as well be the latest craze to hit the business world and the effectiveness that it brings about in the company processes is surely noteworthy. That's because, what this concept aims at is the overall optimization of the available resources which would includetjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sun, 25 May 2008 17:30:53 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20681-an-overview-of-six-sigma-implementation-teams.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20681-an-overview-of-six-sigma-implementation-teams.aspxSix 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.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sun, 25 May 2008 17:17:20 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20678-six-sigma-for-information-technology-it-projects.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20678-six-sigma-for-information-technology-it-projects.aspxSix Sigma was originally conceptualized as a quality improvement system for the manufacturing industries, but due to its strong fundamentals, its use has now spread even to the services sector industries. The latest beneficiaries are the IT sector companies, most of which are deploying it with an aitjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sun, 25 May 2008 17:04:50 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20622-how-businesses-can-ensure-continuity-of-six-sigma-implementations.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20622-how-businesses-can-ensure-continuity-of-six-sigma-implementations.aspxOver the years, the Six Sigma quality management methodology has no doubt proved its worth. However, businesses should not lower their guard while implementing Six Sigma, because Six Sigma's eventual success depends a lot more on how implementations are actually carried out and not just on the type tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sat, 24 May 2008 23:29:27 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20182-six-sigma-as-a-career-option.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20182-six-sigma-as-a-career-option.aspxIt has become imperative today for every type of business to focus on the quality of their product or service. Techniques used to improve quality, like Six Sigma, are in high demand - and this demand is increasing by the day.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sun, 18 May 2008 10:46:02 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20181-devising-experiments-the-six-sigma-way.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20181-devising-experiments-the-six-sigma-way.aspxThe Six Sigma methodology is known the world over for its quality improvement techniques Probably the best-known tool that is used in Six Sigma is the Design of Experiment (DOE) technique, which is employed by Six Sigma analysts in order to determine a correlation between each business process.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sun, 18 May 2008 10:11:05 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20180-an-analysis-of-lean-six-sigma.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20180-an-analysis-of-lean-six-sigma.aspxAlthough people can easily confuse Lean Six Sigma to be just like the standard Six Sigma methodology, it is not. Lean Six Sigma is a combination of Six Sigma and the Lean manufacturing tool. When these two processes are combined, the results can be noteworthy.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sun, 18 May 2008 10:06:59 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20179-design-risk-assessment-for-six-sigma.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20179-design-risk-assessment-for-six-sigma.aspxImplementing Six Sigma can go a long way in reducing the defects in a company's business process and improve the overall efficiency of such processes. However, such implementations take time to show results. In cases where proper methodologies and techniques are not used from the beginning, projectstjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sun, 18 May 2008 09:58:33 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20055-vital-six-sigma-software.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20055-vital-six-sigma-software.aspxWhen Six Sigma is implemented into a project, there is a need for collecting and analyzing huge amount of statistical data, which may be raw in nature. Such data, which is associated with various aspects of business processes, is vital to the decision making process.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 16 May 2008 05:48:32 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20054-six-sigma-employee-evaluation.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20054-six-sigma-employee-evaluation.aspxIn 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.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 16 May 2008 05:36:42 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20053-the-six-sigma-audit-process.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20053-the-six-sigma-audit-process.aspxThe implementation of Six Sigma is not just any improvisation technique. The reason is very simple - unlike other methodologies, Six Sigma is never intended to take a back seat in any company.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 16 May 2008 05:36:37 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20043-an-overview-of-six-sigma-redundancy.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20043-an-overview-of-six-sigma-redundancy.aspxThe success of a business is identified by the innovation strategies that it uses in order to ensure a steady growth and make all the provisions for its future developments. Therefore, to assure that the business continues to exist even in an environment of cutthroat competition, it is very importantjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 16 May 2008 03:58:34 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20040-the-gradual-evolution-of-six-sigma.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20040-the-gradual-evolution-of-six-sigma.aspxIt may not necessarily improve your understanding of Six Sigma concepts and methodologies, but since it will certainly nurture your inquisitive instincts, you can at least devote a few minutes to understand the gradual evolution of Six Sigma.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 16 May 2008 02:53:34 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20039-what-makes-six-sigma-the-best-quality-management-concept.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20039-what-makes-six-sigma-the-best-quality-management-concept.aspxOver the years, the Six Sigma quality management concept has proven so effective and versatile that its use has now spread to the services sector industries, even when it was originally devised for use in manufacturing industries. What is most noteworthy is the fact that Six Sigma relies mostly on jtjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 16 May 2008 02:46:23 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20038-guidelines-for-implementing-six-sigma.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20038-guidelines-for-implementing-six-sigma.aspxFor many years, Six Sigma has retained its position as the leading quality management methodology. Opinions may vary, but if you look at past records, you will realize that one of the main reasons for its phenomenal success has been its reliance on statistical tools and techniques.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 16 May 2008 02:41:52 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20037-why-businesses-need-to-give-special-attention-to-six-sigma-training.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20037-why-businesses-need-to-give-special-attention-to-six-sigma-training.aspxWell, the most obvious reason is that Six Sigma relies heavily on complex scientific theories and statistical concepts, things that employees in a business organization are generally unaware of.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 16 May 2008 02:21:09 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20036-consolidating-project-management-and-six-sigma.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20036-consolidating-project-management-and-six-sigma.aspxHow consolidating project management and six sigma can help your business.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 16 May 2008 02:13:33 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19387-motivating-a-project-team.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19387-motivating-a-project-team.aspxA Project Manager alone cannot carry the responsibility to complete a project. He needs to find ways to motivate his project team to work along with him and complete the project successfully. Just how far they will "travel" with him will be determined by how well a Project Manager motivates them.Lee_wmeng@hotmail.com (Melvyn Lee)Mon, 12 May 2008 17:27:02 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19866-why-and-how-to-add-more-value-to-six-sigma-project-charters.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19866-why-and-how-to-add-more-value-to-six-sigma-project-charters.aspxSix Sigma project charters are basically blueprints of the targeted Six Sigma quality improvement initiative. They are deemed important because it is only through them can the management hope to communicate the exact Six Sigma implementation roadmap to the implementation team.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sun, 11 May 2008 00:18:39 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19786-why-six-sigma-is-preferred-the-world-over.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19786-why-six-sigma-is-preferred-the-world-over.aspxMore than three decades have passed since Six Sigma was first implemented by the Motorola Company in the seventies, but the concept still reigns supreme - mostly because of its effectiveness as a quality management technique and its versatility in terms of its applicability to all types of businessetjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 08 May 2008 17:10:45 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19770-an-overview-of-lean-six-sigma-training.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19770-an-overview-of-lean-six-sigma-training.aspxAlthough the word "Lean" in the phrase "Lean Six Sigma" may appear to be a bit confusing, not to mention misleading, one should remember that it is not all that dissimilar from the standard Six Sigma strategy.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 08 May 2008 08:57:21 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18786-how-to-avoid-project-failure-through-project-planning-and-effective-project-recovery.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18786-how-to-avoid-project-failure-through-project-planning-and-effective-project-recovery.aspxAfter extensive project planning, you feel assured that everything will go smoothly. However, when project failure does occur, what do you do? An effective recovery plan will first evaluate how serious the failure is and see what is salvageable.westlake9@mediumblue.com (Bruce Beer)Mon, 05 May 2008 17:22:36 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18774-7-steps-to-streamline-every-area-of-your-business.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18774-7-steps-to-streamline-every-area-of-your-business.aspxFor every step you introduce into a process the complexity increases exponentially.daniel.lock@daniellock.com.au (Daniel Lock)Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:12:01 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19552-easier-methods-for-deriving-six-sigma-benefits.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19552-easier-methods-for-deriving-six-sigma-benefits.aspxTechnically speaking, the size of an organization does not have any effect on the success of Six Sigma deployments. However, since the general perception is that Six Sigma benefits only large business entities, many smaller businesses often do not take too well to Six Sigma deployment ideas. So, howtjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:19:28 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19551-maximizing-performance-of-six-sigma-implementation-team-members.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19551-maximizing-performance-of-six-sigma-implementation-team-members.aspxThere 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 memtjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:50:26 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19549-basic-characteristics-of-six-sigma-deployments.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19549-basic-characteristics-of-six-sigma-deployments.aspxSince the time it was first deployed in the seventies by the Motorola Corporation, Six Sigma has undergone significant changes over the years. Originally meant for use in the manufacturing industry, Six Sigma is now being deployed in almost all types of businesses, including many belonging to the setjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:21:22 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19548-essential-requirements-for-six-sigma-implementations.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19548-essential-requirements-for-six-sigma-implementations.aspxSix Sigma implementations have now become quite common and most of them basically lay stress on improving quality, reducing wastage by curtailing the defect rate, and augmenting overall efficiency. By implementing Six Sigma, businesses can now easily hope to achieve near-perfection, i.e. a defect ratjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:03:18 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19543-using-performance-scorecards-to-ensure-six-sigma-success.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19543-using-performance-scorecards-to-ensure-six-sigma-success.aspxImplementing Six Sigma is no doubt quite beneficial - but since the implementations are easier said than done, it becomes necessary that businesses take proactive steps for ensuring the success of Six Sigma project implementations.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:29:09 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19351-foreign-vs-domestic-outsourced-accounting-services-what-s-the-difference.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19351-foreign-vs-domestic-outsourced-accounting-services-what-s-the-difference.aspxThe export of jobs overseas has become a hot-button issue in newspapers, political debates, and business management. Strong feelings exist on both sides and many people simply cringe when they consider the possibility of outsourced accounting services.aaron@trycm.com (Christine Harrell)Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:59:11 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19163-selecting-the-right-black-belt.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19163-selecting-the-right-black-belt.aspxSix Sigma professionals such as Black Belts no doubt contribute a lot towards the success of Six Sigma implementation projects. But since not all Black Belts have the same talents and skills, businesses need to take extra care when selecting Black Belts.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:02:35 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19162-problem-solving-with-six-sigma-root-cause-analysis.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19162-problem-solving-with-six-sigma-root-cause-analysis.aspxWhen faced with a problem, what most of us usually do is rush in to find a solution. Now, this type of knee-jerk reaction may certainly help solve the problem, but since it hardly ever leads to long-term solutions, we need to use an altogether different approach to problem solving.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:50:40 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19158-how-managers-can-convince-their-peers-to-opt-for-six-sigma-implementations.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19158-how-managers-can-convince-their-peers-to-opt-for-six-sigma-implementations.aspxWhat exactly can managers do to pave the way for Six Sigma implementations? Well, the right thing to do is to market Six Sigma implementation as a profitable business venture.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:42:33 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18986-sustaining-six-sigma-quality-levels.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18986-sustaining-six-sigma-quality-levels.aspxWhen a Six Sigma quality improvement initiative starts to deliver the desired results, it's usually celebration time for most businesses. However, businesses should exercise a bit more patience - because in the end what really matters is not the initial results, but how well they are sustained furttjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:13:43 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18985-essential-tips-for-deploying-six-sigma-in-mobile-workforces.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18985-essential-tips-for-deploying-six-sigma-in-mobile-workforces.aspxIt is often said that over the years, Six Sigma has adapted well to the needs and requirements of the growing services sector, but if you take a closer look, you can easily notice that the results are far from being uniform.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:04:28 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18984-ensuring-six-sigma-success-through-process-improvement-teams.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18984-ensuring-six-sigma-success-through-process-improvement-teams.aspxSix Sigma project implementations certainly have their benefits, but any business organization that aims to derive such benefits first needs to realize the fact that the implementations are a set of complex processes that can be carried out successfully only by specialized process improvement teams.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:54:36 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18983-ensuring-success-of-dfss-projects-through-resource-planning.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18983-ensuring-success-of-dfss-projects-through-resource-planning.aspxThere are many variables that determine the overall success of Six Sigma projects, but if we were to make a list of the top contributors, Resource Planning would certainly make it to the top.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:53:17 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18818-why-standard-six-sigma-analysis-toolkits-are-losing-their-applicability.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18818-why-standard-six-sigma-analysis-toolkits-are-losing-their-applicability.aspxComplex analysis tools and techniques have always been the mainstay of Six Sigma quality improvement methodologies, but due to recent technological advancements and the rise of new business domains such as IT (Information Technology) and BPO (Business Process Outsourcing), conventional Six Sigma anatjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:37:25 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18812-how-simulations-aid-six-sigma-project-executions.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18812-how-simulations-aid-six-sigma-project-executions.aspxIt may be quite difficult to count the total number of technological advancements that have taken place since the start of the industrial revolution, but if we were to prepare something like a "top ten list", the recently developed simulation technology would certainly make it on the coveted list.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:41:19 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18811-how-the-packaging-industry-is-benefiting-from-lean-six-sigma.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18811-how-the-packaging-industry-is-benefiting-from-lean-six-sigma.aspxWhen the term "Lean" is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is often the names of large manufacturing businesses that rely heavily on Lean Six Sigma for achieving their set goals and objectives.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:27:13 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18802-critical-decision-making-with-six-sigma-cause--effects-analysis.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18802-critical-decision-making-with-six-sigma-cause--effects-analysis.aspxSix Sigma has many highly effective quality improvement tools in its arsenal, but if we were to list out the best, the Six Sigma Cause & Effects analysis tool would certainly be worth mentioning. This is simply because the cause & effects analysis tool allows for critical decision making, which formtjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:02:32 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18359-critical-things-to-consider-before-investing-in-a-team-collaboration-system.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18359-critical-things-to-consider-before-investing-in-a-team-collaboration-system.aspxIn today's interconnected world where more organizations are collaborating with partners and clients, and coordinating virtual staff, online team collaboration solutions have become a 'must-have' to keep everyone on the same page.aaron@trycm.com (Christine Harrell)Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:18:18 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18570-what-black-belts-can-learn-from-employees.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18570-what-black-belts-can-learn-from-employees.aspxBlack Belts who often lead Six Sigma improvement projects no doubt have superior domain knowledge and technical expertise in comparison to the employees.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:31:05 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18569-using-yokoten-to-manage-risks-associated-with-six-sigma-implementations.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18569-using-yokoten-to-manage-risks-associated-with-six-sigma-implementations.aspxRisk management is an integral part of each and every Six Sigma implementation project and should be done in the prescribed manner in order to achieve the predetermined implementation goals and objectives.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:17:01 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18377-re-engineering-your-business-processes-with-six-sigma.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18377-re-engineering-your-business-processes-with-six-sigma.aspxCan the process of six sigma help your business processes?tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:09:57 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18376-solutions-to-managing-six-sigma-effectively.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18376-solutions-to-managing-six-sigma-effectively.aspxSix Sigma is a proven method for increasing the bottom line within today's business sector.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:02:30 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18374-profiting-from-six-sigma-certification.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18374-profiting-from-six-sigma-certification.aspxSix Sigma is a proven technique in maximizing the abilities of a company to improve their bottom line through the elimination of defects.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:05:52 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16284-the-pmp-exam-audit-process.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16284-the-pmp-exam-audit-process.aspxThe Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is the most sought after credential in the field today. However, each applicant is subject to random audit. This article helps you understand the process and proactively avoid possible issues.cornelius.fichtner@pmprepcast.com (Cornelius Fichtner)Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:53:12 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18098-who-needs-to-be-involved-in-six-sigma-workouts--everyone.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18098-who-needs-to-be-involved-in-six-sigma-workouts--everyone.aspxSix Sigma workouts basically represent the Six Sigma initiatives undertaken by businesses in order to improve the efficiency of their existing business processes. It is quite similar to an individual following a workout regime in order to lose weight, build an attractive physique or just to stay fittjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:34:32 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18097-war-winning-weapons-in-a-black-belt-s-arsenal.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18097-war-winning-weapons-in-a-black-belt-s-arsenal.aspxSix Sigma professionals such as Black Belts certainly know how to make the best possible use of Six Sigma concepts and methodologies, but more often than not, the going still gets tough for them because if you look at Six Sigma implementations, you will realize that it's often a full-blown war out ttjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:32:20 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18096-six-sigma-work-outs-for-business-organizations.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18096-six-sigma-work-outs-for-business-organizations.aspxJust like we humans need to workout regularly in order to stay fit and healthy, businesses too need to do the same, albeit in a different manner altogether. Since the main determinant of an organization's health is often the efficiency of its internal and external processes, businesses need to undertjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:16:58 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18095-how-useful-is-six-sigma-for-the-medical-transcription-businesses.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18095-how-useful-is-six-sigma-for-the-medical-transcription-businesses.aspxSix Sigma and Medical Transcription are not two things that seem very compatible, but they are!tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:13:01 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18023-basic-project-management-skills.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18023-basic-project-management-skills.aspxA successful Project Manager must successfully manage four basic aspects of a project: resources, time, money and scope. Let us briefly consider how Microsoft Project software is designed to assist in the management of these four elements.articles@microsofttraining.net (Rich Talbot)Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:04:38 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17952-using-six-sigma-to-improve-office-processes.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17952-using-six-sigma-to-improve-office-processes.aspxSix Sigma may have been originally devised as a methodology for making improvements in manufacturing processes, but over the years it has proved so versatile that now many businesses have started implementing Six Sigma in the non-manufacturing domains including typical office processes such as salestjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:44:23 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17950-why-businesses-opt-for-six-sigma-project-implementations.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17950-why-businesses-opt-for-six-sigma-project-implementations.aspxSix Sigma may be related mostly with process improvements and defect reductions, but what most people often fail to realize is that these are not the only reasons why businesses opt for Six Sigma project implementations. If you look closely, it will not take you long to realize that these goals are tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:27:27 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17945-the-main-reasons-for-six-sigma-project-failures.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17945-the-main-reasons-for-six-sigma-project-failures.aspxSix Sigma may currently be regarded as the best available quality improvement methodology, but that should not be a reason for businesses getting complacent with their Six Sigma project implementations simply because even though a rarity, one can never deny the possibility of Six Sigma project failutjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:26:15 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17943-following-a-systematic-approach-to-six-sigma-project-implementations.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17943-following-a-systematic-approach-to-six-sigma-project-implementations.aspxBusinesses may state their own reasons for their successful Six Sigma project implementations, but if you analyze a few success stories, it will not take you long to realize that the thing that is common to all the success stories is the systematic approach of implementing Six Sigma projects.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:06:46 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17845-management-s-role-in-six-sigma-project-implementations.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17845-management-s-role-in-six-sigma-project-implementations.aspxTop management usually does not get directly involved in ongoing Six Sigma project implementations, but that does not undermine its role in the implementations - because if you look closely, you will realize that it does play a vital role, albeit in an indirect manner.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:22:44 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17844-optimizing-six-sigma-project-selections.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17844-optimizing-six-sigma-project-selections.aspxSix Sigma projects are carried out to improve business performance and obtain measurable financial results. Selecting a project is a tedious job for almost all Six Sigma companies. Even though the organizations can spot a wide range of project opportunities, they often find it tough to pack and sizetjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:57:43 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17839-applying-the-theory-of-constraints-in-six-sigma-implementation-projects.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17839-applying-the-theory-of-constraints-in-six-sigma-implementation-projects.aspxThe theory of constraints (TOC) is basically a management philosophy, which deals with making improvements in a given system or process. It is based on the premise that if a system or process is to be improved upon, then the first thing that needs to be done is to identify that vital component of thtjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:00:29 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17838-applying-kaizen-principles-to-six-sigma-implementation-projects.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17838-applying-kaizen-principles-to-six-sigma-implementation-projects.aspxSix Sigma helps in improving quality and minimizing defects. However, organizations need to determine unfavorable matters that could surface in the course of the implementation. Usually, these matters have to be resolved by Six Sigma professionals like Black Belts that work with management to finistjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:56:31 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15730-10-steps-to-becoming-a-project-management-professional.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15730-10-steps-to-becoming-a-project-management-professional.aspxThe PMP (Project Management Professional) credential is the most sought after certification in project management today. It is overseen by the Project Management Institute. We explore 10 standard steps you should follow in order to successfully pass your exam.cornelius.fichtner@pmprepcast.com (Cornelius Fichtner)Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:53:05 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17602-selecting-the-right-voice-of-the-customer-for-six-sigma.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17602-selecting-the-right-voice-of-the-customer-for-six-sigma.aspxThe voice of the customer is the core value of Six Sigma. Whenever Six Sigma operations are deployed with a calculated objective, the voice of the customer acts as the foundation.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:28:37 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17601-design-of-experiments-in-marketing.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17601-design-of-experiments-in-marketing.aspxSix Sigma initiatives ought to be used for marketing. There would not be a better way to explain the association between the needs and wants of a customer and the service/products a company provides than marketing. Nevertheless, there is inadequate data on the crucial Xs that affect the decision maktjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:19:18 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17600-battling-inefficiencies-with-six-sigma.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17600-battling-inefficiencies-with-six-sigma.aspxThe effectiveness of Six Sigma implementations in large corporate organizations has already been well documented, but if we were given a project to assess it's effectiveness in governmental agencies, we would certainly hit a roadblock because not much information is available as related to the effectjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:14:56 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17599-small-business-six-sigma-deployments-a-roadmap.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17599-small-business-six-sigma-deployments-a-roadmap.aspxSix Sigma deployments in small businesses may have become quite common nowadays, but there was a time when many Six Sigma experts expressed doubts about the applicability of Six Sigma to small business.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:12:06 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15345-manager-mind-meditation.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15345-manager-mind-meditation.aspxManager and Meditation seem to be two opposite sides of the world. The link between these two becomes quite noticeable when work stress breaks something; either manager or project or sometimes both.umesh909@yahoo.com (umesh dwivedi)Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:51:08 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17500-how-are-six-sigma-implementations-and-motorcycle-rides-related.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17500-how-are-six-sigma-implementations-and-motorcycle-rides-related.aspxSurprised? Well, don't be - because if you look closely you too can easily understand the applicability of this analogy. You have to look for the philosophy behind Six Sigma implementations, which often gets cloaked due to the sheer number of technicalities involved.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:21:24 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17499-implementing-effectual-six-sigma-training-methodologies.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17499-implementing-effectual-six-sigma-training-methodologies.aspxToday, Six Sigma is one of the most popular quality methods used in a wide variety organizations and functions. It employs a statistical unit of measurement for gauging the ability of the process, achieving flawless performance, and eventually, increasing customer satisfaction.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:19:39 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17498-optimizing-activities-of-regional-six-sigma-implementation-teams.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17498-optimizing-activities-of-regional-six-sigma-implementation-teams.aspxIn today's global world, businesses no longer seem to have the privilege to man their operations from a single location. Due to increasing production and operational costs as well the shifting of world markets, most businesses are virtually being forced to set up operations at strategic locations wotjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:08:39 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17497-how-to-make-lean-six-sigma-work-for-sales-operations.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17497-how-to-make-lean-six-sigma-work-for-sales-operations.aspxOver the years, a wide range of organizations and industries have been effectively executing Six Sigma and Lean in engineering, manufacturing, as well as business processes such as customer service, administration, and finance. Sales departments are the latest addition to the lot. Even though it is tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:53:53 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15344-earned-value-management.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15344-earned-value-management.aspxEVM helps project manager to measure project performance. It is systematic project management process to find out the variances in the projects based on the comparison of worked performed and work planned.umesh909@yahoo.com (umesh dwivedi)Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:16:33 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15349-35-contact-hours-for-the-project-management-professional-exam.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15349-35-contact-hours-for-the-project-management-professional-exam.aspxThe PMP (Project Management Professional) Exam is the most sought after project management credential today. One eligibility criteria is required training. This article explains how to get it.cornelius.fichtner@pmprepcast.com (Cornelius Fichtner)Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:18:55 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17025-the-importance-of-business-marketing-plans.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17025-the-importance-of-business-marketing-plans.aspxKnowing the details of making a good marketing business plan will put you in a much better position to begin your new venturecashtomarket@aol.com (James Lowe)Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:58:56 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16938-the-more-vital-aspects-of-six-sigma.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16938-the-more-vital-aspects-of-six-sigma.aspxIt is common knowledge that Six Sigma implementation projects aim at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of existing business processes by carrying out the necessary changes and modifications. Another thing that is most commonly associated with Six Sigma is that it helps in minimizing operatitjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:41:56 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16937-managing-automated-it-processes-with-six-sigma.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16937-managing-automated-it-processes-with-six-sigma.aspxAutomated IT (Information Technology) processes that have become a norm today have no doubt made it quite easy for companies to manage complex tasks. Since there is plenty at stake and even a small mistake has the potential to create huge problems in such processes, it makes sense to deploy highly-etjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:35:32 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16936-integrating-lean-six-sigma-with-cmmi.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16936-integrating-lean-six-sigma-with-cmmi.aspxCapability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) is the latest process improvement approach that not only aims at improving standalone processes, but also makes way for the improvement and effective integration of other processes that might be connected to the main process.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:34:48 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16935-six-sigma-for-insurance-firms.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16935-six-sigma-for-insurance-firms.aspxCompared to manufacturing companies, insurance firms no doubt have relatively fewer processes to deal with, but that does not undermine the applicability of Six Sigma in the insurance sector, simply because it primarily focuses on individual processes rather than keep a record of all the processes ttjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:27:04 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16899-using-six-sigma-sipoc-diagrams-to-improve-communications.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16899-using-six-sigma-sipoc-diagrams-to-improve-communications.aspxDeployment of advanced IT (Information Technology) systems has become the norm in almost all types of industries because it goes a long way in increasing efficiencies, reducing costs, and improving the quality of goods and services.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:35:53 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16898-setting-up-six-sigma-in-mobile-workforces.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16898-setting-up-six-sigma-in-mobile-workforces.aspxSix Sigma is used as a mechanism by the world's leading corporations for satisfying customers and improving bottom line results. On the other hand, even though these corporations and companies have profited through it, their success rate has been very inconsistent.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:28:20 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16893-deploying-six-sigma-qfd.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16893-deploying-six-sigma-qfd.aspxIn today's highly competitive businesses environment, it is not enough for companies just to know their customers; what in fact is required today is the certainty about customer needs and expectations.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:02:54 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16892-involving-finance-in-six-sigma-implementations.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16892-involving-finance-in-six-sigma-implementations.aspxIt is common to hear companies claim substantial financial profits by implementing different developmental measures. However, how confident would a company be about the benefits - could it be by generating additional revenue or cost saving to actually affect the bottom line? Keeping this in mind, cotjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:01:52 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15084-online-project-management-solutions-gains-momentum.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15084-online-project-management-solutions-gains-momentum.aspxMany solutions coming onto the market today are web based, online project management. These project management solutions offer basic project management functionality and enhanced collaboration for users. johnreiling@acro-vision.com (John Reiling)Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:00:49 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14801-an-8-point-plan-for-passing-the-pmp-or-capm-exam.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14801-an-8-point-plan-for-passing-the-pmp-or-capm-exam.aspxAny good Project Manager knows the importance of having a good plan. So, if you are preparing for the PMP or CAPM exam, wouldn't it be a great idea to build a plan? As in life, many procrastinate, can't find the time, and myriad other excuses, and do not get where they want to go...johnreiling@acro-vision.com (John Reiling)Thu, 06 Mar 2008 05:18:52 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16440-introduction-to-six-sigma-implementation-teams.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16440-introduction-to-six-sigma-implementation-teams.aspxOver the years, Six Sigma has certainly proved its worth as a highly effective quality improvement technique. But even then businesses need to take adequate precautions, because the success of Six Sigma implementation projects depends a lot on the skills, aptitude, motivation and approach of Six Sitjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sun, 02 Mar 2008 10:04:29 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16439-integrating-six-sigma-with-service-oriented-architecture-soa.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16439-integrating-six-sigma-with-service-oriented-architecture-soa.aspxService Oriented Architecture (SOA) is the latest management concept that aims at making the best possible use of human as well as technological (IT) resources available within a business organization. However, businesses should never forget that SOA might not prove as effective as desired if implemtjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sun, 02 Mar 2008 09:40:59 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16438-similarities-between-six-sigma-and-marketing.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16438-similarities-between-six-sigma-and-marketing.aspxAt first glance, "Six Sigma" and "marketing" may appear to be worlds apart; but when we look closely( i.e. analyze the goals and objectives of both the functionalities), we realize that there is plenty in common, even though one is a quality improvement technique and the other is an organizational ftjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sun, 02 Mar 2008 09:31:20 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16269-maximizing-call-center-resource-utilization-with-six-sigma.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16269-maximizing-call-center-resource-utilization-with-six-sigma.aspxOver the years, the Six Sigma quality improvement system has gained greater acceptance and applicability, covering almost all the various business domains that exist today. This has been made possible mainly due to its inherent ability to make significant improvements in the quality of goods and sertjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:41:11 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16268-ensuring-continuity-of-six-sigma-implementation-projects.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16268-ensuring-continuity-of-six-sigma-implementation-projects.aspxSix Sigma may be the best available quality management system, but businesses should never forget that the success of Six Sigma implementation projects depends not only on the use of appropriate Six Sigma tools and techniques but also on how efficiently the implementations are carried out.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:40:00 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16267-following-a-data-based-approach-in-the-six-sigma-decision-making-process.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16267-following-a-data-based-approach-in-the-six-sigma-decision-making-process.aspxThe emergence of Six Sigma as the most successful of all the available quality management systems was mainly due to its inherent characteristics that stressed following a data-based approach to the decision making process.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:36:27 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16266-six-sigma-and-business-forecasting.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16266-six-sigma-and-business-forecasting.aspxThe fact that Six Sigma helps in improving quality, minimizing waste and reducing operational costs is now common knowledge, but if people were to be told that Six Sigma can also be used for high-end functions such as business forecasting, chances are high that they would shake their heads in disagrtjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:30:34 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16147-your-six-sigma-refresher-guide.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16147-your-six-sigma-refresher-guide.aspxSo what is Six Sigma?tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:34:40 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16144-six-sigma-training--the-key-to-organizational-success.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16144-six-sigma-training--the-key-to-organizational-success.aspxCan six sigma training bring organizational success to your company? Read on to find out how.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:22:25 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16143-a-six-sigma-guide-to-the-belts.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16143-a-six-sigma-guide-to-the-belts.aspxWhat is the difference between the six sigma certification belts? Read on to find out!tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:18:37 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16140-six-sigma-and-small-business--a-winning-combination.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16140-six-sigma-and-small-business--a-winning-combination.aspxWhat usually comes to mind when you think of "Six Sigma" is large corporations. What people aren't aware of is that the process can work just as well for small businesses.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 29 Feb 2008 02:39:13 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15909-copq--a-highly-misunderstood-term.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15909-copq--a-highly-misunderstood-term.aspxIn most Six Sigma implementation projects, the COPQ (cost of poor quality) is calculated to assess the total value of loss that accrues to the organization as a result of defects. COPQ is useful because it allows businesses to understand the overall impact that the defects might be having on precioutjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:14:05 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15904-measuring-six-sigma-benefits.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15904-measuring-six-sigma-benefits.aspxIt has already been well documented that Six Sigma implementation projects offer innumerable benefits in terms of quality improvements and cost and defect rate reductions. But that should not be a reason for businesses to overlook their key responsibilities such as the task of measuring the overall tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 26 Feb 2008 02:38:10 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15902-can-six-sigma-help-improve-clinical-results.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15902-can-six-sigma-help-improve-clinical-results.aspxVolumes have been written on the benefits that Six Sigma offers to the manufacturing industry and even to emerging services industries, but if you search to find its applicability in areas such as healthcare, you may not find much information.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 26 Feb 2008 02:22:53 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15901-implementing-lean-in-four-simple-steps.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15901-implementing-lean-in-four-simple-steps.aspxLean Six Sigma is generally associated with cost reductions and process improvements, but not many know that it can also be used for designing and developing new products and services in line with customer needs and expectations.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 26 Feb 2008 02:19:33 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15870-lean-six-sigma-for-maintenance-services.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15870-lean-six-sigma-for-maintenance-services.aspxLean six sigma concepts may have been originally designed for use in production, but over the years they have proved so versatile that their use has now spread to many other less-publicized areas such as maintenance services.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:24:04 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15869-avoiding-risks-in-six-sigma-implementations.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15869-avoiding-risks-in-six-sigma-implementations.aspxSix Sigma can certainly help in reducing operational costs and improving quality, but businesses should never forget that there are inherent risks that need to be eliminated first in order to achieve the Six Sigma goals and objectives.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:21:50 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15867-rightsizing-lean-six-sigma-teams.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15867-rightsizing-lean-six-sigma-teams.aspxThe concept, "The more, the merrier" may certainly apply to sale volumes and profitability, but when it comes to determining the size of Lean Six Sigma teams, this concept often fails to draw considerable support from management.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:15:44 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15863-problems-and-challenges-of-lean-six-sigma-improvement-teams.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15863-problems-and-challenges-of-lean-six-sigma-improvement-teams.aspxLean Six Sigma certainly holds great potential, but businesses should never forget that the associated benefits can be realized only when their Lean Six Sigma implementation team is able to overcome the common problems or challenges faced during the implementation phase.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:02:43 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15862-technological-aids-for-lean-six-sigma-process-improvements.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15862-technological-aids-for-lean-six-sigma-process-improvements.aspxOver the last couple of years, home mortgage loans in United States have normally closed down in about four weeks. Today, with the help of Six Sigma, there are some online mortgage loan originators who close loans in less than two weeks.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:57:40 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15858-marketing-lean-six-sigma-as-a-profit-multiplier.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15858-marketing-lean-six-sigma-as-a-profit-multiplier.aspxThe main job of Six Sigma Master Black Belts in managing implementations may not have changed much over the years, but new responsibilities have certainly been added to their work profile, especially in the last few years.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:51:45 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15830-barriers-to-lean-six-sigma.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15830-barriers-to-lean-six-sigma.aspxLean Six Sigma certainly holds great potential, but businesses should never forget that there are barriers to "Lean" that if not accounted for, can prevent the organization from realizing its full potential.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:17:34 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14813-philippines-to-be-number-one-outsourcing-site.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14813-philippines-to-be-number-one-outsourcing-site.aspxThe Philippines is gradually becoming one of the most sought after BPO site in the global market. It has surpassed all market expectations, and outsourcing companies are reaping the benefits; while at the same time, help strengthen the Filipino economy with the influx of dollar-based businessesjames@global-sky.com (James Stinson)Sat, 23 Feb 2008 03:40:53 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15370-what-lean-six-sigma-practitioners-should-know-about-benchmarking.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15370-what-lean-six-sigma-practitioners-should-know-about-benchmarking.aspxBenchmarking refers to the use of scientific tools and techniques for defining the desired quality levels and other attributes associated with a product or service. The concept of benchmarking has been around for many years now, but its use has gained new dimensions only in the last few decades, esptjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:16:39 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15365-using-lean-six-sigma-and-acfc-for-fueling-business-growth.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15365-using-lean-six-sigma-and-acfc-for-fueling-business-growth.aspxWhen it comes to implementing Lean Six Sigma concepts and methodologies, the common mistake that organizations usually make is their unnecessary focus on reducing operational costs through employee retrenchment schemes. These downsizing exercises often have a negative impact not only on the morale otjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:18:12 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15364-the-evolution-of-black-belts.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15364-the-evolution-of-black-belts.aspxA few decades back, Six Sigma was used mostly in manufacturing industries, but now its use has spread to almost different industries. This has, in turn, not only redefined the traditional ways of implementing Six Sigma, but also the conventional roles and responsibilities of Six Sigma professionals tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:16:53 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15363-ensuring-the-success-of-six-sigma-process-improvement-projects.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15363-ensuring-the-success-of-six-sigma-process-improvement-projects.aspxSix Sigma process improvement projects rely heavily on the use of scientific tools and techniques, but that is often not enough to ensure the success of such projects, because there is always a human angle involved - such as the needs and expectations of the customers, which can be quite difficult ttjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:14:49 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15267-what-makes-a-good-manager-great.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15267-what-makes-a-good-manager-great.aspxA good manager is someone who can guide and direct an entire team in a results-oriented business environment and does this with ease. If you're thinking that all managers are great managers, then you should probably think again!tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:08:27 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15266-why-hr-should-be-involved-in-six-sigma-implementations.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15266-why-hr-should-be-involved-in-six-sigma-implementations.aspxSince the time it was first implemented by the Motorola Company in the early eighties, Six Sigma has undergone major transformations and it is now no longer treated as a standalone quality improvement technique.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:07:44 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15265-implementing-six-sigma-in-bpo-s-and-customer-contact-centers.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15265-implementing-six-sigma-in-bpo-s-and-customer-contact-centers.aspxThe Motorola Company implemented Six Sigma concepts and methodologies for the first time in the early eighties, mainly to improve the efficiency of business processes related to manufacturing. Since that time, Six Sigma has undergone major transformations. It has now become possible to use it for itjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:30:11 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15264-common-mistakes-to-avoid-during-green-belt-training.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15264-common-mistakes-to-avoid-during-green-belt-training.aspxGreen Belts play a vital role in Six Sigma implementations, but the problem is that it is not that easy to provide Green Belt training to existing employees.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:27:30 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15263-aligning-six-sigma-with-organizational-goals-and-objectives.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15263-aligning-six-sigma-with-organizational-goals-and-objectives.aspxSix Sigma has no doubt proved its effectiveness as a quality improvement technique, but business organizations that are implementing it for the first time still need to keep in mind a few basic things in order to ensure that all goes well as planned.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:22:27 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15160-the-roadmap-to-lean-six-sigma-training-and-beyond.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15160-the-roadmap-to-lean-six-sigma-training-and-beyond.aspxLean Six Sigma training may not be all that different from standard 6 Sigma training, but what trainers should not forget is that it is a journey and not a destination. If trainers fail to instill this thought, the trainees will not be able to understand the real meaning and importance of Lean Six Stjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:20:10 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15158-integrating-project-management-into-a-six-sigma-system.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15158-integrating-project-management-into-a-six-sigma-system.aspxIn today's highly competitive environment, businesses are being forced to lower operational costs, reduce cycle time, and offer a diverse product mix to their customers to achieve higher profits and garner a bigger market share.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:05:16 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15157-why-is-six-sigma-training-so-important.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15157-why-is-six-sigma-training-so-important.aspxSix Sigma training is important simply because it is based on scientific theories and utilizes a statistical approach for resolving complex issues, things that employees of most organizations are generally unaware of.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:57:56 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15156-adding-value-to-the-content-of-six-sigma-project-charters.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15156-adding-value-to-the-content-of-six-sigma-project-charters.aspxThe importance of the Six Sigma Project Charter is well understood as it acts as the blueprint for carrying out the implementations. It is only when a well-defined project charter is made available to the implementation team, that the organization can hope to realize all the benefits associated withtjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:47:45 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15047-six-sigma-quality-control-systems.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15047-six-sigma-quality-control-systems.aspxThe use of quality control systems started in the early eighties when the Motorola Company successfully deployed Six Sigma for the first time. Six Sigma was originally devised for use in the manufacturing sector, but over the years it has proven to be so effective and versatile that now even servicetjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:15:37 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15046-six-sigma-quality-control-certification.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15046-six-sigma-quality-control-certification.aspxConsumers nowadays have become more quality conscious and as such care a lot more about the quality of products or services than anything else. The price of a product or service may play a major role in the decision making process, but in the long term, it is the quality that determines whether the tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:08:42 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15045-six-sigma-green-belts--the-most-cost-effective-alternative.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15045-six-sigma-green-belts--the-most-cost-effective-alternative.aspxThe responsibility for the success of Six Sigma implementation projects usually rests with Six Sigma professionals such as Black Belts. What most organizations often fail to realize is that credit for a project's success should also go to the Green Belts who do most of the hard work by providing thetjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:08:32 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15044-initiating-six-sigma-pilot-projects.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15044-initiating-six-sigma-pilot-projects.aspxThe effectiveness of Six Sigma projects is easily evident from the increase in the number of businesses that now prefer Six Sigma to other types of quality improvement initiatives such as TQM (Total Quality Management). The best thing about Six Sigma projects is that they can be implemented in all ttjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:04:49 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14149-using-a-dmc-for-special-events-planning-in-baltimore.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14149-using-a-dmc-for-special-events-planning-in-baltimore.aspxWhat do you do when your boss puts you in charge of planning a company event in Baltimore, and you're a lifelong resident of L.A.?artgib@gmail.com (Art Gib)Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:50:59 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14847-how-to-define-tasks-for-ms-project.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14847-how-to-define-tasks-for-ms-project.aspxTraining is an important step in learning to use Microsoft Project. It is a complicated piece of software which is very powerful but can be frustrating to the new user. Instructor-led courses let users get proficient with the software much more quickly than self-study will.articles@microsofttraining.net (Rich Talbot)Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:52:45 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14500-thinking-statistically-with-six-sigma.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14500-thinking-statistically-with-six-sigma.aspxSix Sigma is basically a data-driven approach that relies heavily on the use of statistical tools and techniques for making required changes in a given business process. As such, thinking statistically is what comes naturally to Six Sigma professionals such as Black Belts and all those associated witjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:04:30 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14499-reducing-cycle-time-for-six-sigma-projects.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14499-reducing-cycle-time-for-six-sigma-projects.aspxSix Sigma has certainly helped organizations to improve efficiency and quality, but just like any other quality-improvement concept, it is not completely free from limiting factors. For example, the biggest concern with Six Sigma is long project cycle times, which can reduce the overall value of bentjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:02:56 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14498-six-sigma-and-the-public-school-system.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14498-six-sigma-and-the-public-school-system.aspxSix Sigma was originally devised as a quality improvement initiative for use in the manufacturing sector, but over the years it has proved so versatile and effective that even service sector industries are employing it. It is also quite effective in non-profit organizations such as the public schooltjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:02:05 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14497-concepts-for-green-belt-coaching.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14497-concepts-for-green-belt-coaching.aspxAny organization that wants to derive the full benefits of Six Sigma implementation projects first needs to provide the requisite coaching to its employees, especially to selected implementation team members, in order to make them aware about the basic concepts and methodologies of Six Sigma.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:00:38 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14353-what-cios-and-ctos-need-to-know-about-lean-six-sigma.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14353-what-cios-and-ctos-need-to-know-about-lean-six-sigma.aspxInformation Technology (IT) has certainly transformed the way businesses undertake, manage and measure their processes and work output. However, when it comes to aligning IT systems to suit the project requirements of Lean Six Sigma implementations, most businesses fail to achieve the desired resulttjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:23:39 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14352-metrics-six-sigma-and-improved-roi.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14352-metrics-six-sigma-and-improved-roi.aspxSix Sigma as a quality improvement technique has managed to stand the test of time simply because it has helped many organizations to achieve near-perfect business processes. Its success is also because of the fact that it is quite compatible; it can be implemented in any organization, be it a manutjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:23:12 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14351-lean-six-sigma-meets-darwin-and-market-segmentation.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14351-lean-six-sigma-meets-darwin-and-market-segmentation.aspxCharles Darwin, the renowned naturalist propounded that all living beings continuously keep evolving so as to increase their chances of survival. Now, Lean Six Sigma may not come close to being a living organism, but that has not hindered it's evolution or it's ability to adapt to new business procetjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:19:26 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14345-how-six-sigma-can-help-itil-service-level-management.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14345-how-six-sigma-can-help-itil-service-level-management.aspxThe use of the ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) has become quite commonplace in the IT sector, simply because it provides the necessary framework for achieving operational excellence.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:04:06 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14245-six-sigma-and-web-marketing.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14245-six-sigma-and-web-marketing.aspxSix Sigma was originally devised as a quality improvement technique for use in manufacturing industries, but it has proven so effective and compatible that it is now readily being employed even in the most technologically advanced areas, such as web marketing.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:27:31 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14244-six-sigma-makes-its-way-to-the-contact-center.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14244-six-sigma-makes-its-way-to-the-contact-center.aspxContact centers the world over have tried a variety of quality initiatives in the past few years, but sadly most of them have failed to deliver the desired results. The only exception was Six Sigma -it proved to be successful once again by helping contact centers to streamline their operations, redutjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:26:06 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14243-six-sigma-and-business-continuity.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14243-six-sigma-and-business-continuity.aspxIn the world of business, no successful company can ever say with conviction that it will continue to be as efficient and profitable as it is now. This is because the productivity of a business can be easily affected by a number of external as well as internal factors.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:24:32 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14242-six-sigma-culture-and-personality.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14242-six-sigma-culture-and-personality.aspxSix Sigma professionals such as Black Belts and employees with Six Sigma project implementation experience will tell you that some of the most important factors that can affect a project's success include the existing work culture and the type of people on board the implementation team.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:23:32 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14200-how-to-get-the-most-from-ms-project-training-courses.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14200-how-to-get-the-most-from-ms-project-training-courses.aspxMicrosoft Project is a powerful application but many people find it confusing. It is difficult to learn on one's own and to get the most from MS Project, training courses taught by experienced and certified instructors are the best choice.articles@microsofttraining.net (Rich Talbot)Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:13:06 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14119-implementing-prince2-project-management-methodology.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14119-implementing-prince2-project-management-methodology.aspxTo gain maximum benefits from PRINCE2 training it will be necessary to implement PRINCE2 into the work environment and for some organisations this is where the real challenge begins.kevinadler@hotmail.co.uk (Kevin Adler)Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:30:19 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14124-why-six-sigma-training-is-important.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14124-why-six-sigma-training-is-important.aspxSix Sigma methodologies entrust business units with techniques and tools that can reduce defect levels in all processes and projects. However the successful deployment of tools and techniques require an equally good team of experts who will implement the methodology in a way that will best cover alltjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:29:22 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14123-the-impact-of-six-sigma-training--certifications-on-quality.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14123-the-impact-of-six-sigma-training--certifications-on-quality.aspxSix Sigma has always been touted as a champion defect reducer and quality enhancer. Therefore, Six Sigma training has also received considerable attention. The success of hotshot corporations likes Motorola and General Electric has generated a lot of interest in certification.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:28:39 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14122-the-idov-variant-in-six-sigma.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14122-the-idov-variant-in-six-sigma.aspxSix Sigma has many methodologies and designs through which it achieves its target of lowering defect levels and increasing perfection of processes and consumer satisfaction. There are many variants of DFSS, or designs for Six Sigma, and out of them one is known as the IDOV variant - Identify, Designtjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:27:04 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14121-how-to-assess-the-success-of-six-sigma-implementation.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14121-how-to-assess-the-success-of-six-sigma-implementation.aspxHave you recently implemented Six Sigma in your organization? If yes, then you must also find out a way to assess its success. Assessing a Six Sigma technology is not the last process post-implementation.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 04 Jan 2008 10:44:34 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14041-following-the-six-sigma-operational-excellence-code.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14041-following-the-six-sigma-operational-excellence-code.aspxMaintaining operational excellence not only ensures the success of Six Sigma implementation projects but also generates confidence among the team members as most of the planned goals and objectives are achieved with ease.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:34:33 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13895-communication-strategies-for-six-sigma-initiatives.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13895-communication-strategies-for-six-sigma-initiatives.aspxSix Sigma is a proven quality improvement technique; but to ensure its success in your organization, you will have to take care of a few basic things such as providing adequate channels of communication.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:26:35 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13894-process-ownership-a-vital-role-in-six-sigma-success.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13894-process-ownership-a-vital-role-in-six-sigma-success.aspxProcess ownership is vital for the success of all DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) and DFSS (Design For Six Sigma) projects because it helps in segregating the implementations into two different tasks. The first deals with identifying problem areas and making improvement suggestiotjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:25:20 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13893-how-to-turn-resistance-into-support-for-lean-six-sigma.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13893-how-to-turn-resistance-into-support-for-lean-six-sigma.aspxIt is a generally accepted theory that people are resistant to change, be it a change in their behavior or a change in their immediate environment. And since Lean Six Sigma aims to achieve both these changes, it is not surprising to find the employees up in arms against the new concepts and methodoltjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:24:34 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13892-a-practical-approach-to-the-successful-practice-of-5s.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13892-a-practical-approach-to-the-successful-practice-of-5s.aspxThe 5S( i.e. Seiri, Seito, Seiso, Seiketsu, and Shitsuke) may be considered to be standard quality management tools by some Lean six sigma practitioners, but when you study them in detail, you will realize that their scope and importance is much more than what is generally said about them.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:22:57 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13367-how-to-find-the-best-ms-project-training-in-london.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13367-how-to-find-the-best-ms-project-training-in-london.aspxIf you are looking for MS Project training, London is teeming with companies who offer the classes you want. Many of these companies provide solid, comprehensive training for a reasonable price. Sadly many of them provide poor training, either because they overestimate their ability to provide classarticles@microsofttraining.net (Rich Talbot)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:19:39 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11787-two-approaches-to-using-microsoft-project-training-and-consultancy.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11787-two-approaches-to-using-microsoft-project-training-and-consultancy.aspxProject management software gives a business a competitive edge. With a clear plan, an organization can allocate resources efficiently and prevent process bottlenecks.articles@microsofttraining.net (Rich Talbot)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:19:39 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12401-microsoft-project-training-courses-for-project-management.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12401-microsoft-project-training-courses-for-project-management.aspxIt is possible to apply project management principles to most activities that we undertake in our daily lives. Whether we are planning to build a house or set up a new business or even offer this service to others.articles@microsofttraining.net (Rich Talbot)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:19:39 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10190-what-to-expect-from-microsoft-project-2003-training.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10190-what-to-expect-from-microsoft-project-2003-training.aspxA Microsoft Project 2003 training course gives you the skills you need to increase your organization's efficiency, reduce wasted time and money, and give you the edge in today's competitive business market.articles@microsofttraining.net (Rich Talbot)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:19:28 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13417-ms-project-project-manage-your-way-to-becoming-a-home-owner.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13417-ms-project-project-manage-your-way-to-becoming-a-home-owner.aspxAre you a first time buyer looking to take those first tentative steps towards becoming a home owner? Perhaps you are looking to upgrade to a home with an extra bedroom? Or maybe you are looking to move into property developing and oversee the building of your property from start to finish?articles@microsofttraining.net (Rich Talbot)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:17:50 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13714-six-sigma-as-the-ultimate-management-tool.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13714-six-sigma-as-the-ultimate-management-tool.aspxToday Six Sigma is hailed as a champion success tool for a wide range of industries, from healthcare to banking and from manufacturing to construction.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:24:34 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13735-quality-function-deployment-qfd.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13735-quality-function-deployment-qfd.aspxQuality Function Deployment (QFD) is an effective Six Sigma tool that helps businesses convert customer requirements into quantifiable terms, which can then be used for designing and developing newer products or services.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:24:34 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13744-hypothesis-testing-and-six-sigma.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13744-hypothesis-testing-and-six-sigma.aspxMost Six Sigma projects aim at improving the quality of existing business processes by making appropriate changes wherever required. However, before implementing anything, the proposed changes are analyzed using hypothesis testing to ensure that they will be able to deliver the desired results.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:24:34 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13745-improving-sales-through-six-sigma.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13745-improving-sales-through-six-sigma.aspxWith recent advancements in technology, it has now become possible to implement Six Sigma concepts and methodologies even in non-engineering functional departments such as sales and marketing. By implementing Six Sigma, businesses can now streamline their sales and marketing efforts to improve reventjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:24:34 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12435-how-lean-six-sigma-can-bring-quality-and-efficiency-to-firms.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12435-how-lean-six-sigma-can-bring-quality-and-efficiency-to-firms.aspxLean Six Sigma not only helps in improving quality and efficiency, but also helps in speeding up existing business processes. Lean 6 Sigma implementations are thus quite different from standard Six Sigma implementations.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:24:34 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12436-how-lean-six-sigma-can-bring-quality-and-efficiency-to-firms.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12436-how-lean-six-sigma-can-bring-quality-and-efficiency-to-firms.aspxLean Six Sigma not only helps in improving quality and efficiency, but also helps in speeding up existing business processes. Lean 6 Sigma implementations are thus quite different from standard Six Sigma implementations.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:24:34 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13145-how-to-initiate-a-six-sigma-project.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13145-how-to-initiate-a-six-sigma-project.aspxSix Sigma has been recognized for years now for its effective management problem solving strategies. One of the major reasons for its success is proper project scoping.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:24:34 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13149-what-makes-six-sigma-a-good-choice.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13149-what-makes-six-sigma-a-good-choice.aspxSince the advent of Six Sigma, this quality management tool has evolved so much that it has become difficult to compare it to the original process. Basically, Six Sigma supervises various process variations that can cause defects. Side-by-side, it also systematically and statistically tackles deviattjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:24:34 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13746-the-kano-model-and-six-sigma.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13746-the-kano-model-and-six-sigma.aspxThe Kano model is basically used for representing customer satisfaction levels that depend on the type and quality of goods or services offered.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:24:26 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13748-the-role-of-project-managers.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13748-the-role-of-project-managers.aspxForm a textbook perspective, the role of a project manager is quite easy to describe.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:23:12 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13147-the-history-and-development-of-six-sigma.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13147-the-history-and-development-of-six-sigma.aspxPerfection is a secondary inherent nature of man, only second to the instinct to survive. A human being takes pride in inventing a new tool or technique, but takes more pride when perfecting its technology and usability. In fact, it is only because of these two inherent qualities that the human civitjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Fri, 07 Dec 2007 07:18:12 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9177-why-very-small-businesses-benefit-from-microsoft-project-training-seminars.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9177-why-very-small-businesses-benefit-from-microsoft-project-training-seminars.aspxThere are many people in the UK who are leaving behind the daily grind of corporate life and striking out on their own. Some of these businesses might be as small as one person working from his kitchen table in a bathrobe.articles@microsofttraining.net (Rich Talbot)Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:51:27 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10583-advanced-microsoft-project-training--manage-your-level-of-expertise.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10583-advanced-microsoft-project-training--manage-your-level-of-expertise.aspxIt seems to me that project management is all about expertly juggling lots of different balls whilst taking care to catch them all at the right time. Consequently, it appears logical that great benefits will come from using a tool that can aid this juggling process.articles@microsofttraining.net (Rich Talbot)Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:35:15 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8728-how-implementing-a-project-management-system-can-double-your-small-business-profits.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8728-how-implementing-a-project-management-system-can-double-your-small-business-profits.aspxAny small business can double, or even triple its profits if they truly desire to. Plenty of businesses do it each year and the key element is accountability. When people set lofty goals and are then held accountable for achieving the results, businesses tend to grow by leaps and bounds.articles@microsofttraining.net (Rich Talbot)Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:50:53 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10591-consulting-on-ms-project-gives-your-business-plan-a-leg-up.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10591-consulting-on-ms-project-gives-your-business-plan-a-leg-up.aspxStudies have shown that a clearly defined business plan can be the difference between success and failure for all businesses, regardless of size or history. Creating and managing a plan can be a difficult endeavor even for experienced managers.articles@microsofttraining.net (Rich Talbot)Sat, 10 Nov 2007 20:09:38 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9511-defining-phases-and-tasks-with-microsoft-project.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9511-defining-phases-and-tasks-with-microsoft-project.aspxProject management allows businesses to coordinate large projects and ensure that resources are being used to maximum effectiveness. Although this process is much easier with Microsoft Project, training helps users get the most they can out of this powerful software.articles@microsofttraining.net (Rich Talbot)Fri, 19 Oct 2007 11:16:30 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8373-the-insider-secrets-to-not-losing-your-shirt-on-your-client-s-next-project.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8373-the-insider-secrets-to-not-losing-your-shirt-on-your-client-s-next-project.aspxMy client Anna called me last week, completely frustrated, about an unfolding nightmare with her new client. Anna had recently accepted a new client who had an exciting project.mel@successconnections.com (Melanie Benson Strick)Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:49:50 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9353-smart-project-requirements.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9353-smart-project-requirements.aspxProject Management is hard work and a lot of it. By gathering and documenting SMART requirements early in the project, the Project Manager can avoid a lot of confusion, misconceptions, and misunderstandings through the life of the project.Ron@RonGoulden.com (Ronald Goulden)Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:49:38 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7765-3-ways-microsoft-project-can-streamline-your-project-lifecycle.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7765-3-ways-microsoft-project-can-streamline-your-project-lifecycle.aspxIf any company knows how to operate efficiently and get serious results, it's Microsoft. Microsoft's infrastructure is built upon a highly project-centred environment, making Microsoft the ideal author of project planning software.articles@microsofttraining.net (Rich Talbot)Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:53:47 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7763-microsoft-project-training-the-backbone-of-effective-project-management.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7763-microsoft-project-training-the-backbone-of-effective-project-management.aspxAfter 2 days of MS project training, you'll have acquired a whole new set of tools for creating task lists, tracking projects, developing and analyzing schedules, and much more. articles@microsofttraining.net (Rich Talbot)Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:51:30 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7350-every-project-should-connect-the-dots.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7350-every-project-should-connect-the-dots.aspxIn today's business world, implementing projects is the way that things get done. But not every project is created equal. Some projects can create results that go straight to the bottom line, while others languish to generate any tangible results. Choose the right projects by connecting the dots..rhoward@everestkc.net (Robert Howard)Mon, 10 Sep 2007 06:54:46 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7276-finally-a-way-to-manage-projects-that-works.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7276-finally-a-way-to-manage-projects-that-works.aspxIf you've ever managed a project with multiple people, full of multiple tasks, all due at multiple deadlines, you've probably experienced multiple headaches. Managing complicated projects isn't simple - it's something only certain people seem to able to achieve with grace.articles@microsofttraining.net (Rich Talbot)Sat, 08 Sep 2007 18:43:44 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7146-affiliate-manager-and-project-manager.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7146-affiliate-manager-and-project-manager.aspxMany business men forget the importance of some roles in their business. Online the two major roles are Affiliate Manager and Project Manager. The aim of this article is to compare the two roles to know which points are in common.danielepr@tiscali.it (Daniele Protti)Wed, 22 Aug 2007 03:42:09 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8384-project-management-professional-skills-training.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8384-project-management-professional-skills-training.aspxProjects are an impermanent endeavor that is carried out to develop a unique product or service. For the successful completion of projects, a group of professionals work on it and that too with concerted effort.artweb@digitalmarketinginfo.com (Wolfgang Jaegel)Thu, 16 Aug 2007 17:54:01 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6860-optimum-project-and-timesheet-control-to-keep-your-business-profitable.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6860-optimum-project-and-timesheet-control-to-keep-your-business-profitable.aspxYour company has deadlines to meet and the project at hand is not much different than the one before it, yet you are questioning why this project has so much time against it.articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (Article Marketer)Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:44:12 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4300-project-scope-is-like-a-box-of-cracker-jack.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4300-project-scope-is-like-a-box-of-cracker-jack.aspxAre your projects consistently missing estimated completion dates? Do project management stakeholders always seem to ask for and get more, more, more, while project sponsors won't change the project completion date?amy@searchenginepeople.com (Amy Nutt)Sun, 20 May 2007 23:01:08 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3001-celebrate-your-wins.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3001-celebrate-your-wins.aspxWinning a deal or completing a project always feels good. As with most people. we are off to find the next deal. If you take some time to celebrate the win by analyzing each and every step, then the next deal or project will go much more smoothly.BetteD@BlueprintBooks.com (Bette Daoust, Ph.D.)Tue, 10 Apr 2007 23:50:10 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2903-powerful-project-managers-their-secrets-revealed.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2903-powerful-project-managers-their-secrets-revealed.aspxIn project management, when we talk about “power” we mean the ability of the project manager to influence the behavior of team and other stakeholders. Knowing the different types of power in project management, and knowing how and when to use them, can be crucial to managing projects successfully.jim.owens@promotepm.com (Jim Owens PMP)Thu, 05 Apr 2007 17:00:35 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2562-matrix-organizations-what-are-they.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2562-matrix-organizations-what-are-they.aspxUntil the 1970's, typical, large organizations tended to function in "silos", where isolated groups of workers reported to a line manager. This was inefficient, with lots of duplication of skills around the organization. But their major weakness was when they tried to manage projects.jim.owens@promotepm.com (Jim Owens PMP)Mon, 12 Mar 2007 01:49:06 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2543-how-project-management-can-be-made-more-simple.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2543-how-project-management-can-be-made-more-simple.aspxOn a recent holiday I organised an activity of significant daughterly desire: the dreaded horse ride. Once again I got the old, slow one. I didn't need to do anything but hold on and enjoy the view. Strangely, the jaunt got me thinking about managing projects. Come for a ride and I'll tell you why.david@davidbrewster.com (David Brewster)Sun, 11 Mar 2007 22:55:55 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1712-what-kind-of-business-plan-are-you-writing.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1712-what-kind-of-business-plan-are-you-writing.aspxThis article highlights several important factors to consider before you write a business plan for either internal or external purposes.smart67@verizon.net (Jim Hart)Wed, 03 Jan 2007 19:27:33 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1217-business-analysis-using-method-h.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1217-business-analysis-using-method-h.aspxArticle outlines a new technique for gathering business requirements.turbit@projectperfect.com.au (Neville Turbit)Thu, 02 Nov 2006 18:57:20 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1051-project-management-an-undervalued-skill.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1051-project-management-an-undervalued-skill.aspxMany skills are admired and sought by individuals who want to progress in an organization. .....the skills of a good project manager, if practised, will improve an individual's capability in almost all other disciplines and are every bit as valuable kevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)Thu, 19 Oct 2006 18:43:05 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-903-custom-wall-map-printing-for-your-business.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-903-custom-wall-map-printing-for-your-business.aspxPolitical campaigners have long understood the value of wall maps and map murals for refining strategy and visualizing progress. It's time for entrepreneurs to learn the lesson, too.Info@TheHappyGuy.com (David Leonhardt)Thu, 12 Oct 2006 17:56:06 GMThttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-393-project-management.aspxhttp://project-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-393-project-management.aspxProject management is the discipline of defining and achieving finite objectives. The challenge of project management is the optimized integration and allocation of the inputs needed to meet those pre-defined objectives.awengbasco@gmail.com (Aweng Moral-Basco)Tue, 29 Aug 2006 02:58:44 GMT