http://www.artipot.com/authors/17752/craig-calvin/ Latest articles by Craig Calvin from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/557345/innovation-is-the-key-to-six-sigma-success.htm Sometimes people get stuck in the rut of not knowing what to do or how to do it because they've grown comfortable in their profession and are limiting their thought processes to the way that they have been trained and have worked for many years. When this thought limiting starts affecting finding solutions to various process and product improvement problems, something needs... Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:40:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/557345/innovation-is-the-key-to-six-sigma-success.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/554131/career-choices-your-personality-can-showcase-your-best-job-assets.htm Everybody has got something different that they would like to perform with their lives. Once you acquire the time to check into each of the excellent chances for vocations in the world, the one that you select will plausibly state a great deal about who you are as an individual. For instance, an individual who enjoys numbers as well as mathematics will probably wind up in a... Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:19:52 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/554131/career-choices-your-personality-can-showcase-your-best-job-assets.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/550459/inter-personal-skills-are-critical-to-six-sigma-success.htm While formal Six Sigma training is critical if you are going to implement Six Sigma in your business, it is not the only important factor in running a successful Six Sigma project. If you are going to run a Six Sigma project, how you communicate, and interact with the employees in your company, whether they are your superiors, equals, or subordinates, can often mean the... Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:23:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/550459/inter-personal-skills-are-critical-to-six-sigma-success.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/545040/dealing-with-change-at-work.htm Change is always a little scary. When it comes to jobs and careers, it can be even scarier because your financial security will depend on the changes that are taking place. Take the time to learn how to deal with change one step at a time and it might be a little more tolerable. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:47:01 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/545040/dealing-with-change-at-work.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/538329/the-benefits-of-six-sigma-for-a-small-business.htm Six Sigma can benefit any business, whether it is a small business, or a large corporation. Based on the expected return for the project, a Six Sigma Project may be a worth while effort, no matter what size your company is. But how can you know if your small business should be using Six Sigma? Here are some things you may want to consider before starting a Six Sigma Project. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:31:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/538329/the-benefits-of-six-sigma-for-a-small-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/533531/keep-improving-the-six-sigma-way.htm Six Sigma Projects are great tools that businesses can use to improve processes and products throughout the duration of their operation. However, when they utilize this, it should be with an emphasis on developing long term solutions and making sure that the procedures that they put in place are going to last for many years to come. Six Sigma Projects won't carry on by... Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:29:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/533531/keep-improving-the-six-sigma-way.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/529746/job-search-advice-cover-letters-101.htm Your first impression is critical. Cover letters are what give that first impression, so they need to be perfect. Some people think that their resume is their most important asset, but if you can't craft a good cover letter to accompany it, you'll likely have no luck. Here are some tips to create a cover letter that sells. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:19:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/529746/job-search-advice-cover-letters-101.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/526115/various-available-six-sigma-training.htm An alternate form of Six Sigma Training is Lean Six Sigma. Although it is an altered form it has many of its own capacities, and knowing the differences can add to your quality improvement projects, more then you may think possible. Although the basis fundamentals of Six Sigma are still evident in Lean, there are a few additions that set it apart. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:37:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/526115/various-available-six-sigma-training.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/520815/developing-a-continuous-improvement-plan-with-your-six-sigma-project.htm When business begin using Six Sigma, the goal is to eliminate defects from their current processes, thereby improving quality and effectiveness within the organization. A Six Sigma project is the effort to analyze the current process, determine what the cause of the defects is, and come up with the ideal solution to resolve the problem. This solution, ideally, should not be... Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:37:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/520815/developing-a-continuous-improvement-plan-with-your-six-sigma-project.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/515042/looking-for-a-job-here-are-some-helpful-hints.htm No one likes to be unemployed. There are many different reasons that people don't find jobs right away, but making the most common mistakes is what usually holds people back. Read on to learn how these three mistakes are critical to your job success every single time. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:04:08 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/515042/looking-for-a-job-here-are-some-helpful-hints.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/507118/six-sigma-explained-in-six-steps-the-details-behind-the-glitz-and-glam.htm If you are looking to improve the quality of the products your business produces, no matter what the products may be, then Six Sigma can help. Six Sigma is a set of processes and tools that you can use within your business to help eliminate defects within your processes, and improve quality, which should help increase your profits. But in order to properly implement Six... Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:48:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/507118/six-sigma-explained-in-six-steps-the-details-behind-the-glitz-and-glam.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/506565/six-sigma-process-employ-outside-perspectives.htm Using internal assets or employees for Six Sigma Projects is always seen as being a positive approach. After all, since they already know the company or organization, they'll be more able to take on quality improvement projects without having to learn as much about the organization that they're working with or the objectives of that organization. They can take Six Sigma... Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:48:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/506565/six-sigma-process-employ-outside-perspectives.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/503038/six-sigma-can-improve-your-business.htm There are many critics of the Six Sigma methodology who insist that it is nothing more then a waste of time and money, and it is more of a hindrance to your business then it is a help. There are, however, many successful business who have implemented Six Sigma, and seen the results first hand. The critics of Six Sigma are often those who have not been trained properly and do... Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:39:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/503038/six-sigma-can-improve-your-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/495547/understanding-variations-and-the-six-sigma-process.htm The primary use of Six Sigma within an organization is to eliminate defects and improve quality, which should then result in a reduction in expenses and an increase in profits. The way Six Sigma does this is by focusing on the variations in your processes, whether it is manufacturing a product, preparing food, or any other process that is critical to your business. When... Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:24:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/495547/understanding-variations-and-the-six-sigma-process.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/495285/important-information-when-creating-a-website-for-your-business.htm Everyone has a website these days it seems. If you take the time to check out your options, you might realize that starting an online business is easier than you think. Here are some tips and suggestions to make your own website building much easier than you might expect. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:49:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/495285/important-information-when-creating-a-website-for-your-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/489695/make-the-most-of-your-business-relationships.htm When you work in an office, one of the most important skills you can have is your inter-personal skills. How you relate to your co-workers and business associates is not only critical to your day to day responsibilities, but it can also help if you are looking for a new job. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:48:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/489695/make-the-most-of-your-business-relationships.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/484853/how-to-maximize-the-results-of-your-six-sigma-project.htm When you start a Six Sigma project there are many pieces of the process that are being setup which can have a direct impact on the success of your project. Probably the most important factor, though, when it comes to having a successful Six Sigma project is the inclusion of all of your stakeholders in the process. Your stakeholders can be your employees, your management... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:58:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/484853/how-to-maximize-the-results-of-your-six-sigma-project.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/483057/dmaic-help-your-company-with-six-sigma.htm If you are looking to improve quality, and eliminate defects in your company's products or processes then Six Sigma is the ideal solution. Six Sigma can be applied to one specific problem that your company is facing, but more importantly it can be used as a continuous improvement process that will help your business both now and in the future. Six Sigma training can be... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:12:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/483057/dmaic-help-your-company-with-six-sigma.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/477148/six-sigma-dfss-explored-an-in-depth-discussion-of-dfss.htm When businesses are looking to improve quality, and eliminate waste and inefficiencies, they often turn to Six Sigma as a methodology to help them reach these goals. The most popular use of Six Sigma is implementing the DMAIC method, which stands for define, measure, analyze, improve and control. This method is ideal when you have existing processes in place in your... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/477148/six-sigma-dfss-explored-an-in-depth-discussion-of-dfss.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/468437/get-six-sigma-certification-from-the-comfort-of-home.htm In this tough job market, any extra training or certification you can obtain will give you an advantage when applying for a job. Six Sigma certification is a great way to help boost your resume. Numerous companies use Six Sigma, across almost every industry, which makes Six Sigma certification valuable no matter what type of job you are looking for. If you can't find Six... Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:33:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/468437/get-six-sigma-certification-from-the-comfort-of-home.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/467756/what-jobs-are-available-during-out-current-economic-crisis.htm The current economic drought has led to a sweeping loss of jobs across the nation, and many companies are either letting people go, reducing their hiring policies, or increasing the qualifications for potential employees. It can be frustrating, stressful, and difficult to try and find employment in the economy's current state, so here we've compiled a collection of some of... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:14:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/467756/what-jobs-are-available-during-out-current-economic-crisis.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/460222/making-home-based-jobs-the-popular-choice.htm For years people have wanted to find a job where they could work at home, whether to supplement their primary source of income, or to replace their primary source of income. As the internet continues to grow, there are more and more legitimate career opportunities for motivated, hard working, individuals who want to work from home. Whether you are looking to work for an... Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:40:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/460222/making-home-based-jobs-the-popular-choice.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/453407/is-an-online-job-the-answer-for-you.htm In these difficult financial times, it has become more and more difficult to find employment. There are more and more people being laid off by major corporations, and with all of these individuals flooding the job market there are less jobs available. For the jobs that are available the number of applicants is driving down the salaries that are being offered, and increasing... Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:25:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/453407/is-an-online-job-the-answer-for-you.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/452605/what-you-should-know-when-considering-working-from-home.htm More and more employees are considering working at home when it is time for a career change. Whether you are looking to work as an employee for an existing firm, start your own business, or become an independent contractor, there are plenty of interesting opportunities available online. Working at home also provides you with the ability to determine your own work schedule,... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:39:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/452605/what-you-should-know-when-considering-working-from-home.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/444924/lean-six-sigma-and-your-home-business.htm When running a home business, your financial success is often tied to the financial success of your business. If you are looking to eliminate waste and reduce costs for your home business, then Lean Six Sigma is an excellent way to achieve your goals. Applying Lean Six Sigma to your business, reducing costs, and becoming more efficient will help your business grow, and... Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:38:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/444924/lean-six-sigma-and-your-home-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/437019/tips-for-finding-a-job.htm Due to the economic climate in the country, many employees are being laid off, some companies are hiring less, and others are going out of business. Individuals looking for a job now face a greater challenge, since there are so many people competing for a limited number of open positions. Finding a job is even harder when you are competing against other applicants who have... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:57:41 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/437019/tips-for-finding-a-job.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/430492/now-that-you-have-been-promoted-what-do-you-do.htm Everyone wants tips and advice to deal with their superiors in the workplace, but what if you are the boss? Job promotions can be great, but only when you are prepared to handle the changes. If you've been promoted to a managerial position, you need to find the balance in your new role so that you don't blow it. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:52:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/430492/now-that-you-have-been-promoted-what-do-you-do.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/425599/wondering-what-type-of-jobs-are-available-online.htm Working online is an excellent way to find a new job. The vast number of job available online allows you to search for a specific type of job you want, in the field you want to work in. Regardless of whether or not you are looking to start a career at home, or you are looking to start your own business, looking at online jobs is an excellent way to find the best job for you. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:10:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/425599/wondering-what-type-of-jobs-are-available-online.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/418962/how-to-find-tech-employment.htm The recent economic downturn has led to an increase in unemployment throughout the country. As more and more people find themselves out of work, it becomes even more difficult to find a job, since there are typically more applicants then positions. Individuals looking for work are having to search further and further from home, which puts an additional strain on already... Sat, 22 Aug 2009 06:18:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/418962/how-to-find-tech-employment.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/418194/how-to-succeed-with-lean-six-sigma.htm Applying the principles of Lean Six Sigma to any process or product can greatly improve its quality in a very short amount of time, which of course is the goal of Lean Six Sigma in the first place. However, creating successful projects does not happen overnight. There is no effectiveness in pulling a project out of a hat and running with it. The processes and/or products... Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:28:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/418194/how-to-succeed-with-lean-six-sigma.htm