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  We are living in an unprecedented time. Never before has the global workforce been affected in this manner and to this magnitude. Working professionals across the globe had to make serious adjustments when they had to start working from home. While work from home was not unheard of before the pandemic, it was surely not so popular. However, the paradigm might have shifted, and experts are suggesting that a significant portion of the workforce will continue to work from home even when the pandemic ends. If you have been similarly affected by the pandemic, this article is for you. While people all around are discussing the benefits of work from home, there are a lot of disadvantages that may seep in as well.   Challenges 1. Communication: Communicating with a distributed team has never been easy, and with people working from home, this problem will grow. Managers and leaders will not only have to find new and efficient ways to communicate with everyone in the team ...

What is Lean Six Sigma? Six Sigma is about improving quality and eliminating defects. The consolidation of Lean and Six Sigma has helped quality improvement in the organizations that have adopted the Lean Six Sigma methodology. Lean is about improving efficiency by removing waste; whereas, Six Sigma is about reducing defects or eliminating variations in the production process. When we combine Lean with Six Sigma, they help in productivity and customer satisfaction.   Six Sixma follows the framework DMAIC – Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control. This framework helps in understanding the root cause of problems. It also helps in implementing a solution that will solve the problem permanently. Lean Six Sigma is quite a powerful tool if you’re aware of how to use it. Some companies think Lean Six Sigma may not work for them, or the application of Lean Six Sigma could be a waste of time. This is because they don’t have complete knowledge of the Lean Six Sigma...

Do you know why projects fail? A project fails, when there is no clearly defined project goals, ineffective execution of plans, team members are not aware of their roles and responsibilities, and broken communication link. The goal of every project manager is to achieve the desired results of their project and increase productivity. A project manager should be aware of the tools and techniques used in the industry for increasing productivity. They can further benefit using the Lean Six Sigma methodology to remove waste and also reduce variations. It will help in the successful completion of the project with successful outcomes. Before we learn how to apply the principles of Project Management along with the Lean Six Sigma framework, let’s understand their definitions and how they work.   Project Management Project Management is the art of using or applying industry knowledge, expertise skills, tools, as well as the techniques to work on the undertaken project ...

Change in career is difficult for anybody. It is no different rather even more difficult for military personnel’s or veterans as they move into the civilian zone. In the military, planning and decision-making are key skills they acquire. They follow frameworks like The Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP) and Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration, and Command (SMEAC). These decision-making frameworks, when combined with other frameworks, can be highly beneficial in the corporate world.   The Veteran Program by CP: Certification Planner, LLC is excited to be back with its “Power to our Heroes Program”. It is an appreciative gesture from Mr. Suhaan Kkhanna, Founder and CEO of Certification Planner that saw its inception in 2016. Amides overwhelming response, CP has successfully trained over 1000 veterans in certifications like PMP, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL Foundation, and PMI-ACP. With the initiative, CP has helped veterans in building successful careers in multip...