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E2 skills & competencies certification

2014

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The Certification Criteria

For GB level:

Complete Mindpro Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training - hold a Lean Six Sigma Certificate of Proficiency

Complete one project covering all DMAIC phases

Complete a project story board / Report in an agreed format

Demonstrate competency in the following areas. Score more than 200 on the body of knowledge matrix.O Use of the Lean/Six Sigma tools

O Use of basic Statistical analysis

O Able to apply the DMAIC methodology

O Project management and change management

Deliver substantial and sustained business benefits (typically $30-50k)

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The Certification Criteria

For BB level:

Be certified GB by VNA.

Complete one week BB training with Process Insight using JMP.

Complete two projects covering all DMAIC phases or PKE routes (typically within 12 months of completing a training course)

Complete project story boards / Reports in an agreed format

Demonstrate competency in the following areas. Score more than 290 on the body of knowledge matrix.O Proficient in the use of a wide range of the problem solving and Lean/Six Sigma

tools

O Use of advance Statistical analysis

O Sound application of the DMAIC methodology

O Project management and change management,

Deliver substantial and sustained business benefits (typically >$100k)

*SSMI – Six sigma management institute of M. Harry

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The Certification Process

On satisfactory completion of the exam candidates will present their project report (one to two hours).

The assessor will gauge their understanding of the tools and methodology assessing against the body of knowledge and assessment criteria matrix.

Either approval will be given or candidates will be given additional work to be completed.

The assessor will provide the candidate with a feedback report which will outline any areas for further improvement and continued development

VNA will issue certificates to successful candidates

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Assessment Criteria

Competence area Techniques and tools

Green/Black Belt Body of Knowledge

1. Knows when required and how to interpret output. Have been trained 2. Can use the tool. 3. Can lead a team in using the tool. 4. Can teach others to use the tool. 5. Expert can develop the tool.

GB BB

Leadership / Change Management Motivational (encourages people to change passion) 3 3

Listening (Active questioning) 3 3Leadership 3 3Communications 2 3Coaching and mentoring 2 3Encouraging people 3 3Conflict management 2 3Team working 3 3Supportive 3 3Facilitation skills 3 3Enthusiasm 3 3Maintain focus 3 3Recognition (strengths weaknesses) 3 3Persuasive 3 4Diplomatic 3 3

Team Charter 3 4Meetings Management 3 4Celebration 2 3

DMAIC Methodology (PDCA) 4 4RACI matrix NA 2Goal Statement 3 4Gantt Chart 3 3Milestone - toll gate 2 4Project report (PPT) 3 4KPI Monitoring 3 3

Problem Statement 3 4Voice of Customer Analysis 3 4Process Mapping 3 4Fishbone Diagram - Brainstorming 4 4DPMO 3 4Process Sigma 3 4Prioritization Matrix 3 4

SIPOC Map 4 4Process Stapling NA 4Deployment Flowchart - Swim lane 2 4Value Add Analysis - ECRS 4 4Standardization 3 4Benchmarking 2 3

Leadership / Change Management

Team Working / Management

Project Management

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This is to certify that

John Doehas fulfilled the certification requirements established

by Verallia North America for the professional attainment of

Six Sigma Green Belt

Certification date: December 11th, 2014

Pierre Autret Mike Hart Joe Grewee Master Black Belt VP, Energy and Sustainability & E2

CEO