Six Sigma

Read this chapter, which gives a clear description of Six Sigma, when it is used, and how to interpret the results.

The Six Sigma Program

Yellow Belts (YB)

Yellow belt is the first level in the Six Sigma program. To get yellow belt status one must go through a training course in Six Sigma and pass an online certification. Yellow belt team members do not lead projects on their own, but they are usually a core team member with special knowledge on a project. Yellow belts are responsible for:

  • The development of process maps to support Six Sigma projects.
  • Running smaller process improvement projects using the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) method
  • Being a subject matter expert on the Six Sigma project

Yellow Belt Projects

  • Usually limited to identifying small projects the could benefit from improvement