Key Issues

  • Project Selection— Assure the right projects are selected and are measurable and supported.

  • Time— Black Belts must be able to spend at least 50% of their time on projects. Reprioritization of work should be part of project charter (last line of charter).

  • Savings are measurable— Projects savings are hard to measure per existing accounting and financial reporting system.

  • Organizational Support— Where will the additional staffing capacity to sustain projects come from?

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