Lean Six Sigma Black Belts are applying what they learn during the recession

This is a guest post by Becki Breyfogle. She talks with people to are interesting in Lean Six Sigma that contact Smarter Solutions and she has compiled these thoughts through these discussions.

Florence Nightingale compiled mortality statistics from the British military hospitals and the battlefields. Her statistics efforts lead directly to improve hospital conditions and reduce the death rate. Why not use these tools to improve our local community?

With the challenging economic conditions, many out-of-work people are considering one of life’s questions: How can I improve my chance of employment while out of work?

There is new trend in people to increase their employment value through Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training. It follows a belief that one should if you keep studying, follow your hearts interest it will lead to greater things in life. While students are between employment they are volunteering in the community, taking the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt skills they have learned to improve a community agency’s success, and to network with leaders.

Take for instance one of employment challenged Black Belt students who is working with Big Brothers & Big Sisters in Austin. Like most of today’s service agencies, they are low on contributions in this economic environment. This Black Belt student is working with the agency to save time and money on providing matches for all the children applying for their service. Another Black Belt student is volunteering his time to improve green energy for the city he lives. We also took a call from a past student who has been downsized that said he is finding more interest at job fairs for his black belt skills than his job resume.

Lack of funds should not stop the willingness to help others for a bigger cause. Florence Nightingale is an example of how she used statistics to help life situations. Smarter Solutions understands this need and is currently working with several state work force agencies to provide tuition assistance for Lean Six Sigma courses. We also work with students to provide partial scholarships for some that are out-of-work students.

Becki Breyfogle