black belt vs pmp friend
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Some similarity between the disciplines of preparing for PMP exam and the readiness of a SIG SIGMA Black Belt concept are amazing. This is an interesting and importantly unique comparison.TRANSCRIPT
Black Belt vs. PMP® Certification
Friend or Foe?
Tantalizing Tidbits
What is Six Sigma and a Black Belt? Why Certification? How do the Certifications Compare? So Why the Difference?
Best Practices can be Shared Create Visible PMP® Certification Structure Keep the PMP® in the Spotlight!
What is Six Sigma & a Black Belt?
In 5 minutes or less…….
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What is a Six Sigma Black Belt
What is Six Sigma?
Methodology that helps companies reduce costs and accelerate growth through discipline and long-term culture change
Improves business processes companywide, by using tools to build process capability, by reducing variation, and improving quality
Focus is on delighting the customer (voice of the
customer) & providing excellent service in all business functions, not just manufacturing
Create visible certification structure
Work is completed in a Project Team
Led by a company’s employee who is a trained Six Sigma expert. These project managers have titles related to their level of Six Sigma training, such as Black Belt or Green Belt.
The team is populated with members who also have some basic Six Sigma training, such as yellow or white belts.
What is a Six Sigma Black Belt Six Sigma projects have very specific charters, timelines,
and goals; and specifically target repeatable, established processes.
The DMAIC (pronounced duh-May-ick) methodology is the cornerstone of Six Sigma, providing discipline and structure to specific project teams.
DMAIC stands for Define - Measure - Analyze - Improve - Control, which represent the major phases or gates of the project lifecycle.
DMAICSix Sigma project lifecycle
PMI’s 5 Process GroupsStandard project lifecycle
How do the Lifecycles Work Together?
Initiating
Planning
Define(includes initial charter
creation by sponsor)
Executing MeasureAnalyzeImprove
Closing ControlRealization
Monito
ring
So Black Belts and PMP® s aren’t so
different?
Are the certifications the same?
Why Certification?
Validation Reputation Credentials Standards Ethics Best Practices Legal Requirements Filter Career
Recourse Tangible Confidence Hype Buzz Compensation Transference Skills Assurance
Risk Management!
So Why the Difference? The Power of the title “PMP®”
Project Management Gurus - provide industry specialization (construction, government, IT, etc.), structure, detail-orientation, software solutions
Create and populate PMOs and major initiatives - are thought of as individuals, rather than part of a group infrastructure
Business leaders may refer to them as “Hidden Gems”, “Secret Weapons”, and “Go-to People”
So Why the Difference? The Power of the title “Black Belt”
Evokes historical images of discipline, training, excellence, ethics, standardization
Currently associated with overall performance and leadership, not just project management. Read: executive involvement and sponsorship
Common buzz in today’s Business vocabulary Problem? Solution => “Get me a Black Belt!”
That’s Visibility!
How Do the Certifications Compare Black Belt Certification
Companies determine criteria and candidates
Complete 4-6 weeks training & additional software training
Testing of course material Approval by sponsor, mentor,
Master Black Belt, boss Complete 2 projects with specified
$$$ savings Coach Green Belts and team
members Deliver training and
communication in business units Most BBs have to work full-time in
position for 12-24 months Average cost : $25,000 - $50,000 Certification by BB’s employer
PMP® Certification Individual determines desire to be
a PMP® candidate Application to sit for certification
exam approved by PMI Specified # of hours of previous
project management experience Minimum # of prior PDUs and
formal education Complete some method of
examination preparation Pass PMP® certification exam Sign Project Management Code of
Professional Conduct Complete 60 PDUs in next 3 years
to maintain certification
Average cost : $1,500 - $3,000 Certification by PMI
So How Do PMP®s Get Some of that
Visibility?
Borrow Best Practices!
Create visible certification structure
Artificially create visible certification structureSponsorship and Executive InvolvementSafety & Savings in Big NumbersTimelines & DeliverablesCommunication PlanCelebrate Success
Run it like a Project!
Create visible certification structure
Sponsorship and Executive Involvement
WIFM – What’s in it for ME? ROI and other financial metrics Best practices & repeatable processes Invite outside speakers
Strive for full company sponsorship Company investments in time, $$$ and
resources are measured and tracked (your personal dedications is not!)
Create visible certification structure
Safety & Savings in Big Numbers
Broad Based Participation Study Groups, Mentoring Resources, Accountability Collaborative execution creates enhanced results
Sponsors pressured to support Reduced costs
Materials, Instructors, Meeting facilities, PMI membership
Create visible certification structure
Timelines & Deliverables
Shows commitment and dedication Tangible plan for leaders to gauge and measure Easy to incorporate in divisional and individual
objectives and reviews Drives sense of urgency Represents future PMP®’s ability to contribute
value through project management skills
Create visible certification structure
Communication Plan
Be your own PR whiz, because it is about buzz, motivation, and excitement
If they don’t know about, they can’t support you Stakeholder communication – a PMP® candidate’s
strongest (but most underutilized) asset Don’t forget about the WIFM
Create visible certification structure
Celebrate Success
Key Milestones that are truly deserving Highlight benefits and value to organization Be generous in sharing acknowledgments Inclusive rather than exclusive Make sure to reach beyond the
“car-ride employees”: (sales, decentralized locations, customers, suppliers, overseas, etc.)
We’re Certified!
Now What?
Keep the PMP® in the Spotlight
Highlight ongoing PMP® contributionsReport on Key Performance IndicatorsFoster On-going Certification ActivitiesResearch and Introduce Best PracticesFocus on Internal CollaborationExpand on External Collaboration
Run it like a Program!
Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) – formal or informal*
$$ Savings Revenue Increase Customer satisfaction / loyalty Risk Management Success Project duration reduction ROI Break-Even Point IRR Resource Utilization Levels
Give your boss or sponsor something good to talk about
Keep the PMP® in the Spotlight
Keep the PMP® in the Spotlight
Foster On-going Certification Activities
“The More the Merrier” – help other colleagues complete the certification steps
Remind current PMP® s of PDU opportunities Create updates on bi-annual basis for senior
management with key internal and external statistics
Keep the PMP® in the Spotlight Research and Introduce Best Practices
Keep up with industry news and research Utilize PMI’s resources fully Represent your company at events, summits, conferences Introduce new practices as appropriate through various
company communication channels
Keep the PMP® in the Spotlight
External Collaboration
Create a “Pull environment” where customers, suppliers, and vendors are requesting to work with a PMP®
Be active in professional associations Volunteer your skills in your community Participate on Company outreach teams
and boards
Keep the PMP® in the Spotlight Internal Collaboration
Embrace and be knowledgeable about a variety of methodologies
Help stakeholders understand how various project tools, reporting requirements, teams, and methods can work together and enhance results
Work with leaders to identify possible discrepancies or redundancies and propose solutions for bridging these differences
Thanks!
For more information contact:
Michelle GoodmanMGB Business Services, Inc.www.MBGbusiness-services.com651-224-0923MichelleGoodman@MBGbusiness-services.com