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Duties of Champions
l Managers of the allocation resources toward process
improvement projects.
Role of Process Owners/ l Trained in the essentials of six sigma ( typically at the

Champions/ Sponsors yellow belt level)

l Charge teams and identify processes for targeted

improvement.
l Serve as coordinator at the beginning of the project

l Communicate project status updates between top

management and black belts

l Ensure the availability of resources and training.

Responsibilities of Champions Duties of Sponsors

l Collaborates with master black belts on
l Provides the imperatives, inspiration and direction
strategic direction of project
l Determines the criteria for project success of the business
l Solves resource issues l Originator of process improvement ideas
l Oversees regular progress reviews
l Sets the tone and leadership approach toward the role
l Partners with the team on implementation of

the solution of six sigma in the business and its successful

l Involved in team member selection process deployment
l Maintain open and ongoing communication

with the project leader.

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Responsibilites of The Sponsor Responsibilities of The Sponsor

• Selects & defines project as important, simple, defined • Participate in a final project review
start & finish, short cycle • Celebrate the project’s conclusion
• Drafts a clear Charter; focused with clear boundaries,
success is defined, key measures, & the scope of their • Communicate results & ensure integration into
authority daily work methods
• Select all members of the Team • Monitor changes & implement changes not under
• Provide needed resources team’s authority
• Offer support & commitment • Collect information about systems or barriers for
• Help overcome barriers future projects

Duties of Process Owners

l Subject matter experts of a process
l Organizes process improvement initiatives and
monitors progress on a regular basis
l Collaborates with black belts

l Typically possess a basic understanding of statistical

tools
l At times, also serve as the champion.