I have always wanted to start my own business doing what I like the best. Training people to solve problems. Check out this site.
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This blog is centered around the standards of excellence for six sigma training. I have just started this business and as I have scanned the internet regarding green/yellow/blackbelt/master blackbelt training, it seems there is appetite for the quick checkmark on the resume. The DMSS - Design and Manufacturing Six Sigma business training I have put together is far from that. To earn a blackbelt from this program requires 4 weeks of face to face training. A deep understanding of the concepts taught are verified through an open ended set of questions where the blackbelt seeking certification must truly explain their thoughts on each question. There is no simple online, check the one answer that fits. Life does not work that way. I have spent 30 years in manufacturing and can say I have seen many solutions work, some better than others. There are many paths to those great solutions, so how would we simply ask yes/no or multiple choice questions to assess someone's understanding of concepts. It takes face to face discussion. The true learning I have observed in the classroom setting as I have taught this type of material, is that the face to face, bouncing understanding back and forth is what it takes to verify if the student really gets what is being said. There is a strategy to call upon people to make sure they are engaged, and on track with the materials. So to start this initial thread....what are your thoughts on
1. One way conversations?
2. Testing with only one answer available.... haven't you thought, well that depends?
