Essential characteristics of Six Sigma Black Belt candidates: a study of US companies
by Ken Black, Robert McGlashan
International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage (IJSSCA), Vol. 2, No. 3, 2006

Abstract: This paper presents the results of a survey designed to help identify the desired personal characteristics of potential Black Belt candidates in organisations. In addition, an attempt was made to find out if there were differences in these desired Black Belt candidate characteristics according to industry, gender, and number of Black Belts already in each organisation. The authors surveyed companies in a wide variety of industries in the USA that claimed to have implemented a Six Sigma programme. The results of the study showed that several characteristics were more essential than others in considering potential Black Belt candidates.

Online publication date: Mon, 16-Oct-2006

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