8.3. MEETING THE CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVE THE BENEFITS
From a practical standpoint, you can't achieve the benefits we've outlined without some sacrifice. Here are some key questions that leaders top to bottom often pose about Six Sigma and some key points for dealing with them:
"One (or more) of my key people is being assigned to a Six Sigma project. How can I handle it?" The situation involves two issues:
"Losing" a Black Belt. Because this is usually a full-time role—and you may not be able to "backfill"—you're going to have to absorb the reduction as best you can. If the Black Belt's project falls in your area, that should soften the blow: The results will often boost efficiency, reducing your need for the "extra body."
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