I’m excited to share that I have successfully completed the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) boot camp and passed the certification exam through Educate360. This achievement marks a significant step in my continuous improvement journey and professional development.
There are five Lean Six Sigma Belt Levels:
– White Belt: Basic awareness of Lean Six Sigma principles
– Yellow Belt: Supports project teams with data collection and analysis
– Green Belt: Leads smaller projects and supports Black Belts on larger initiatives
– Black Belt: Leads complex projects, mentors Green Belts, and drives strategic improvements
– Master Black Belt: Oversees enterprise-level strategy, training, and program governance
As a Senior Knowledge Manager, this certification directly enhances my ability to lead high-impact process improvement initiatives, apply advanced performance metrics, and drive strategic change. It strengthens my role in:
– Process Optimization: Streamlining knowledge-sharing workflows and reducing inefficiencies.
– Performance Management: Using data-driven tools to evaluate and improve KM systems.
– Change Leadership: Guiding organizational transformation and adoption of new platforms.
– Mentorship: Supporting junior KM staff and cross-functional teams in continuous improvement.
Looking ahead, I plan to expand the use of Lean Six Sigma tools across KM initiatives, as well as mentor Green Belts and junior staff in process improvement. I also will lead enterprise-wide projects that align with strategic objectives, and continue integrating automation and analytics into KM systems.
As part of my Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, I successfully submitted a process improvement project titled “Hiring Process Dashboard Optimization.” This initiative focused on streamlining the civilian hiring process at the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence (AVCOE), which was previously hindered by manual workflows, limited transparency, and inconsistent approvals.
Using the Lean Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) methodology, I led the design and implementation of a SharePoint-based dashboard. Key outcomes included:
– 30% reduction in hiring cycle time
– $46,800 in annual labor cost savings
– 15% reduction in rework
– 100% automation of approval notifications
– Real-time visibility through Power BI dashboards
The project not only improved operational efficiency but also enhanced accountability and decision-making across AVCOE. It stands as a practical demonstration of how Lean Six Sigma principles can drive measurable impact in federal workforce management.
I want to extend my sincere thanks to AMSG for the support and investment in my growth. Your commitment to professional development empowers us to drive meaningful change and deliver greater value across our teams and missions.
— Tom Fisk, Program Manager/Senior Knowledge Manager, Fort Rucker