The new term "Quiet Quitting" became popular these past few weeks on social media. A news article from Inquirer.net defines quiet quitting as not quitting your job at all. It is just doing what's required of you on paper—nothing more, nothing less. You don't actually resign. You stop going the extra mile for the sake of your mental health so that you avoid stress. When you spend day in, and day out at a job you hate, you'd better believe you will be stressed out. You bring that stress home, and it affects everyone around you. Try to ask yourself- do I hate my job because of my boss, colleagu ..read more

I know one large company where one executive is so dominant and his belief in his judgment so pronounced that people down the line are busy guessing what he would do and what he is likely to decide. Since unwelcome facts often do not reach him, he makes costly mistakes. The quality of his decisions (is very slow) and could easily be better if he kept the fact channels open so that facts might flow up to him." (Bower, 1966). ​ Also, suppose innovations and ideas from below are rejected and set aside by the leader because all decisions, no matter how big or small, need his approval, and every ..read more

In 1955, Harlow Curtice, President of GM was invited by the US Senate subcommittee investigating the dealer practices of the automobile industry. He gave four reasons for the success of General Motors and said: ​ "...Another fundamental reason for the success of General Motors (GM)- is our approach to problems. It is really an attitude of mind. It might be defined as bringing the research point of view to bear on all phases of the business. This involves, first, assembling all the facts, second, analysis of where the facts appear to point, and third, courage to f ..read more

Melanie Mojica, now a Supply Chain Technical Analysis Manager from Shopee Philippines used to clean up such a persistent mess in Universal Robina Corporation as their former Operational Excellence Lead. ​ Believe it or not, the biggest companies in the Philippines still suffer from recurring problems. Best believe, a tad inspiration from colleagues can solve this kind of issue. This is one of the reasons that sparked Lani’s idea of going through a Six Sigma journey.   What prompted you to take the Six Sigma Workshop? “I wanted to enhance my skills and make sure that I am equipped with th ..read more

Hazel Asutilla, Engineer 2 of Emerson Electric bagged her Green Belt Certification last August 2020 after making things easier for Engineering to understand the critical parts of her organization’s process. We have seen massive companies rapidly revolutionizing the technological world. But we don’t really pay attention to the people behind that exponential growth. Today, we bring you one of them. A Filipina who chose to make a difference. Which industry do you belong to? “Emerson is an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) whose products are being used as components in the products of anot ..read more

Edward Ting, former Supervisor of Allis Cassava Cakes and Pastries Inc., seized his Green Belt Certification last March 2019’s Green Belt Workshop at One Pacific Place Serviced Residences. It is humbling to witness someone so passionate deliver his message to the crowd. As Ting shares his Six Sigma journey to our aspiring class graduates, he was also feeding our ears with inspiration through the story of his successful project that molded his company and bolstered his professional growth. What prompted you to take the Six Sigma Workshop? “Career Growth” He answered. What convinced you ..read more

Hamberto Real, a former Quality Analyst of West Contact Services, unveiled his secrets on bagging a Green Belt Certification with a victorious project through Lean Six Sigma. Hamberto has been an advocate of continuous improvement and practical application of knowledge for the longest time. His commitment towards professional growth motivated him to finally grow through Six Sigma PH and it fueled him to launch a project that has massively improved the performance of his company. With an effective mentorship program and a first-class consultation, he successfully completed his project and garn ..read more

Rayza Magsakay, Process Auditor for Ingram Micro Philippines obtained her Green Belt Certification last April 2019 as the aftermath of successfully carrying their VIP team’s monthly compliance rate from 76% to 85%! As data-driven individuals, Rayza and her team value their process over everything else. They follow stern guidelines and establish frameworks that serve as their backbone to drive prolific efforts into a common goal. Since it is proven that most of the objectives are achieved systematically, these people stand out in a habitat that highlights consistency and order. You might be a ..read more

Katrina Awing, Operations Manager for Ingram Micro Philippines, unfolds a breakthrough experience with her very first project that earned her a Green Belt Certification last April 2019. The acquisition of skills to utilize the tools and methodologies of Lean Six Sigma refine the caliber of professionals in almost any field. It holds a systematic approach in addressing process defects and accelerates exponential results. From practical training up to project execution, Six Sigma PH aims to provide a remarkable journey to its students. This ethos acted as a springboard to a myriad of careers an ..read more

Freddie King Guerrero, an Engineering and Technical Services Manager at Zamony Venture Corporation proved that he doesn’t need a throne to be a change leader and spearhead his company into a huge leap - not just in sales but also into discovering a storehouse of solutions that they may utilize in perpetuity. On August 8, 2018, King was crowned as one of the Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt in the Philippines. It is disheartening to see Filipinos collecting certifications without application when we all know that they are capable of applying it. Unlike the rest, this CSSBB continuously pu ..read more