Press Release Summary: Six Sigma recruitment continues in earnest in an economic downturn if anything the momentum for change gathers as companies seek to reduce costs and embed a culture of change - in a recession a climate of change may even be easier to cultivate after all peoples habits change as they are forced to cut costs and look for alternatives from cheaper food, cheaper modes of transport, better mortgage deals, our mind shifts towards making these changes. After all, our survival may depend on it.
Press Release Body: The growth in companies undertaking Six Sigma, Lean Sigma and Business Process Reengineering programs has been incredible. Over the past few years practically every blue chip has chosen to undertake some form of change program. In the world of finance every banking organisation and insurance company of note developed a BPR initiative, often labelled a Six Sigma initiative though frequently and successfully embracing aspects of Lean and what was known as TQM (Total Quality Management) typically the preserve of 'the shopfloor' it became all prevalent and successful in bringing about change and improvements in the service sector environment.
As recruiters of six sigma, lean sigma and BPR professionals we hear about economic downturns and take heed at the sound of the credit crunch as it can have far reaching implications, especially in finance where a lot of major Six Sigma/Lean Sigma initiatives are underway. Like accountants whose growth happens regardless of economic bust or boom, six sigma professionals in our opinion can look forward to a steady increase in demand for their services. What happens in the face of economic gloom, companies like people seek to reduce costs by implementing or expanding a cost reducing Lean Six Sigma program to weed out unnecessary costs and ensure their service or product offering is managed in the least wasteful way.
The removal of unnecessary waste, such as overusing paper can also have great benefit to the environment aswell giving the work of the lean sigma professional an eco friendly shine.
The work of the Six Sigma Black Belt, Master Black Belt and Lean Sigma professional looks to continue in earnest and it is likely many more organisations will be adopting a quality change program in the face of further economic gloom.
2025
