Re: The difference between Black Belt and Master Black Belt
Is there any difference between black belt and master black belt? Are both same? Please suggest.
From ASQ -
http://asq.org/learn-about-quality/six-sigma/overview/belts-executives-champions.html
At the project level, there are black belts, master black belts, green belts, yellow belts and white belts. These people conduct projects and implement improvements.
?Black Belt: Leads problem-solving projects. Trains and coaches project teams.
?Green Belt: Assists with data collection and analysis for Black Belt projects. Leads Green Belt projects or teams.
?Master Black Belt: Trains and coaches Black Belts and Green Belts. Functions more at the Six Sigma program level by developing key metrics and the strategic direction. Acts as an organization?s Six Sigma technologist and internal consultant.
?Yellow Belt: Participates as a project team member. Reviews process improvements that support the project.
?White Belt: Can work on local problem-solving teams that support overall projects, but may not be part of a Six Sigma project team. Understands basic Six Sigma concepts from an awareness perspective