Master Black Belt Certification: Six Sigma and Martial Arts

A black belt in the martial arts represents someone who has devoted their time and effort in mastering their craft, and has become an expert in their particular style. In the business world, a person who holds a master black belt certification is knowledgeable from the results for education and real world experience, and someone who is disciplined, decisive and can focus their efforts to improve a company’s bottom line. Certified master black belts are leaders to look up to in the business world, and they also identify and mentor new black belts.

A black belt certification and master black belt is the highest rank in the Six Sigma methodology. Master black belts teach other black belts and they assist them in applying many business methods correctly in a variety of situations. Just like in the martial arts, the Sensei teaches the student the fundamentals of all of the martial arts techniques, and when it is best to apply them.

Motorola is the company that adopted the black belt concept in their Six Sigma training. Attaining the highest level of mastery and understanding in martial arts and being able to teach others to achieve what you’ve achieved have been applied successfully in the business setting.