http://www.artipot.com/authors/248/tony-jacowski/ Latest articles by Tony Jacowski from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/219989/reestablishing-your-career-after-a-relocation.htm Reestablishing your career after a relocation can be daunting and you may be well advised to take some precautions and necessary steps if you want a smooth transition. The way to go about it is to first create an action plan in writing so that you can refer to it whenever you feel the need to do so. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:49:01 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/219989/reestablishing-your-career-after-a-relocation.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/219986/career-planning-steps-to-help-you-over-the-rough-spots.htm Whether you are in the initial stages of your career or farther along, it is necessary for you to chart out a career path that can take you where you want to be. Prepare yourself to face odds as you move ahead, because it is bound to have rough spots at some stages. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:45:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/219986/career-planning-steps-to-help-you-over-the-rough-spots.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/219981/understanding-the-increasing-relevancy-of-six-sigma-pilot-projects.htm Six Sigma may have turned out to be one of the greatest success stories of our time, but even so, businesses need to address caution obviously because there can never be a system that's completely failsafe or risk free. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:35:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/219981/understanding-the-increasing-relevancy-of-six-sigma-pilot-projects.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/219978/top-job-search-tips.htm Looking for a job? Take time to make your cover letter and application the best they can be. Your resume must be impressive if you are to get the interview. If it doesn't stand out from the rest, it will be discarded - along with all the others who didn't make the cut. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:34:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/219978/top-job-search-tips.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/219975/strategies-for-dealing-with-being-fired.htm Job loss is something that can happen to anyone. Feeling depressed and sad won't help you overcome the situation. You need to take a practical approach to your termination, take charge of the situation, and keep your feelings and emotions under control. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:33:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/219975/strategies-for-dealing-with-being-fired.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/219967/how-to-create-a-great-e-resume.htm An e-resume is the most popular way to search for jobs today and can be a vital tool for reaching potential employers. In the past, resumes were printed then delivered by mail, fax, or courier. Nowadays, you can e-mail your resume across the globe in seconds. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:24:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/219967/how-to-create-a-great-e-resume.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/219962/how-to-get-back-into-the-job-market.htm Searching for a job after you've been out of the workforce for awhile? Sometimes it's difficult to get the job hunt going after a long break. You may feel intimidated by it all, especially if you have been sitting at home without a job for some time. No matter what the problem was that sidelined you, getting back into the job market is not very difficult. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:21:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/219962/how-to-get-back-into-the-job-market.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/219959/how-to-improve-your-chances-of-landing-a-good-job.htm Have you decided to look for a job? Here are a few tips on how to improve your chances. Don't just take any job that comes along; rather, choose the job you want, the company you want to work for, and the field you want to work in, depending, of course, on your qualifications. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:19:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/219959/how-to-improve-your-chances-of-landing-a-good-job.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/219958/understanding-commonly-used-six-sigma-methodologies.htm A simple definition of Six Sigma would be that it is a quality management system with three main objectives (i.e., reducing costs, improving quality and achieving highly efficient business processes) wherein the defect rate never exceeds 3.4 per million opportunities that might exist for such defects to occur. So, how exactly does Six Sigma manage to achieve such seemingly... Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:18:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/219958/understanding-commonly-used-six-sigma-methodologies.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/219957/can-green-belts-shoulder-the-responsibility-of-six-sigma-implementations.htm Well, a simple "yes" or "no" will never be sufficient for answering this question, obviously because it all depends on the type of Six Sigma implementation and the skills and talents of Green Belts. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:18:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/219957/can-green-belts-shoulder-the-responsibility-of-six-sigma-implementations.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/219956/the-lowdown-on-six-sigma-tools-techniques-concepts-and-methodologies.htm It's likely that you have heard quite a lot about Six Sigma and the benefits associated with it. But, do you really understand what it signifies and how exactly does it achieve all the prominent objectives such as cost reductions, process improvements and quality enhancements? Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:18:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/219956/the-lowdown-on-six-sigma-tools-techniques-concepts-and-methodologies.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/219946/an-overview-of-basic-lean-six-sigma-training-tools-and-techniques.htm When Six Sigma Training concepts and methodologies were first developed, they were used mainly for reducing the defect rate. However, over the years many new offshoots of Six Sigma have come into existence, obviously because businesses wanted to achieve a lot more than just a reduction in the defect rate. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:05:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/219946/an-overview-of-basic-lean-six-sigma-training-tools-and-techniques.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/219945/dfss-the-secret-behind-the-success-of-new-products-and-services.htm Just a few decades back, businesses concentrated more on the profitability aspect when designing new products or services. However, with quite a lot of products and services failing to achieve desired results, businesses were forced to rethink their strategies - and most importantly, identify the main reasons responsible for such failures. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:05:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/219945/dfss-the-secret-behind-the-success-of-new-products-and-services.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/219733/software-systems-playing-an-important-role-in-six-sigma-implementations.htm Over the years, there have been innumerable Six Sigma implementations worldwide - and what is noteworthy is that most of them have turned out to be successful. When we talk about Six Sigma implementations, it would be worth mentioning that more often than not it is Six Sigma professionals such as Black Belts and Master Black Belts who take all the credit for successful Six... Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:17:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/219733/software-systems-playing-an-important-role-in-six-sigma-implementations.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/219725/an-overview-of-six-sigma-quality-management-systems.htm Six Sigma quality management systems can be described as a set of concepts, techniques and methodologies that are deployed by businesses to achieve important organizational objectives such as quality improvements and cost reductions. Such systems were designed and developed for the first time in the late eighties by the Motorola company. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:47:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/219725/an-overview-of-six-sigma-quality-management-systems.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/211073/career-moves-for-older-people.htm People make career moves for various reasons and under various circumstances in their lives. When older people change their jobs of their own free-will, it is a pleasant experience for them; but when the circumstances of life force them to look for a new job, it may be a very painful experience. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 06:20:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/211073/career-moves-for-older-people.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/211057/how-to-raise-the-stakes-to-get-that-raise.htm Many people don't know how to ask for a raise. The fact that you need more money to support your lifestyle is not reason enough. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:41:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/211057/how-to-raise-the-stakes-to-get-that-raise.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/211056/the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-making-a-lateral-career-move.htm Consciously or unconsciously, many of us wonder whether we have already found our dream job or have just settled for something in the absence of anything better. It is pretty much like a teen with the first flash of youthfulness looking for his or her soul mate. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:40:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/211056/the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-making-a-lateral-career-move.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/211055/dos-and-donts-for-a-successful-career-in-sales.htm It you intend to pursue a successful career in sales, it is essential to know what you need to emphasize and what you should avoid. Here are some things that you must ensure that you do or don't do. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:37:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/211055/dos-and-donts-for-a-successful-career-in-sales.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/211053/how-to-handle-the-first-month-of-your-new-job.htm While we all eagerly look forward to a fresh start in a new job, most of us are unwilling to find out how to conduct ourselves appropriately in a new workplace. It is not just about putting on a broad smile all the time or keeping our bosses in a good humor. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:31:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/211053/how-to-handle-the-first-month-of-your-new-job.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/211052/lean-six-steps-with-review-points.htm Lean Six Sigma is a philosophy that aims at the improvement in value provision to the customer, improvement in process flows and elimination of waste. Lean deals with waste by shortening the time gap between the order and the shipment. The organization is based on six steps for continuous improvement. These steps are value, value stream, flow, pull, perfection and replication. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:30:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/211052/lean-six-steps-with-review-points.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/211051/how-to-research-your-career-before-deciding-on-a-suitable-one.htm You may need to conduct some research for selecting a career at different times during your life and for different reasons. It may be required when you need to pursue a career for the first time or when you are considering a career change. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:30:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/211051/how-to-research-your-career-before-deciding-on-a-suitable-one.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/211045/cutting-edge-methods-help-target-call-center-waste.htm There are different activities undertaken in call centers; planning, call routing, after-call operations, research operations on unresolved calls, reporting and staff scheduling. The most important function is the handling of calls, inbound as well as outbound. This function is repeated a number of times throughout the day and needs lots of improvement. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:21:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/211045/cutting-edge-methods-help-target-call-center-waste.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/211044/six-easy-steps-to-keeping-the-six-sigma-project-pipeline-full.htm Selecting the right improvement projects and developing a project pipeline is necessary to the success of the Six Sigma initiative. Projects that are too large can be unmanageable. Such an initiative stands a chance of failing. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:19:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/211044/six-easy-steps-to-keeping-the-six-sigma-project-pipeline-full.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/211043/lean-six-sigma-training-options.htm The need for training in Lean Six Sigma arises when organizations decide that they want to go the Lean way. Training includes understanding the various methodologies, problem areas, operational flaws and an understanding of the metrics. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:16:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/211043/lean-six-sigma-training-options.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/211042/career-strategies-for-women.htm Today, women are reaching new career heights and are walking shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts in many industries. The reasons are many; however, the most important factors are efficiency and work ethic. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:10:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/211042/career-strategies-for-women.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/211039/sponsorship-and-chartering-are-keys-to-project-success.htm The success of the Six Sigma project is not based on how good or bad the Green Belts and Black Belts have worked; it is highly dependent on the strong base of project sponsorship and project charter. Often Six Sigma is thought of as a quick fix solution for problems of the organization. However, the success of Six Sigma is dependent on its long term implementation. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:07:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/211039/sponsorship-and-chartering-are-keys-to-project-success.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/210919/lean-and-creative-six-sigma-to-solve-real-life-issues.htm Lean Six Sigma is a very systematic and comprehensive approach towards solving real-life problems. Lean is popular for the accuracy in analysis, logic backed by data, easy improvement metrics and quantifiable benefits and cost savings. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:34:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/210919/lean-and-creative-six-sigma-to-solve-real-life-issues.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/210916/hoshin-planning-making-the-strategic-plan-work.htm In the current business scenario, organizations strive towards exceeding the customer's expectations and achieving a competitive edge over rivals. This comes as an outcome of the long term planning, an achievable vision towards the goal and continuous improvement in the processes. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:30:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/210916/hoshin-planning-making-the-strategic-plan-work.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/204337/six-sigma-project-reviews.htm Communication is an integral part of Six Sigma projects. It starts from the project charter and moves ahead with the project reviews, also called milestones or tollgate reviews. The project charter defines all major issues related to the project, right from the start to the planned "last date", process problems, relevance of the processes, process goals, measurements and so on. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:22:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/204337/six-sigma-project-reviews.htm