This paper is from Session 5D: Development of statistical thinking in the workplace

which comes under Topic 5: Statistics education in the disciplines and the workplace

The contributions of Six Sigma to the development of statistical thinking in the workplace

Presenter

• Doug Montgomery (Arizona State University, United States)

Abstract

Arizona State University’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering offers a Master Black Belt certification program that enables Six Sigma Black Belt managers, directors, engineers and others to achieve the highest level of technical and organizational Six Sigma proficiency. Black Belt and Green Belt certifications are also offered through a variety of educational platforms. These programs have been running for a number of years. This presentation will review the range of people that participate in these programs, the projects they have undertaken and the program’s impact on the development of statistical thinking in the workplace.