Linda Nozick is a professor in Cornell’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. She served as director of the school for more than a decade. Prior to that role, Nozick was the director of the college’s Systems Engineering Program, which she co-founded. Nozick has been the recipient of several awards including a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation and a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers from President Clinton for “the development of innovative solutions to problems associated with the transportation of hazardous waste.” She is a past U.S. Presidential appointee to the U.S Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board. Nozick has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications, many focused on transportation, the movement of hazardous materials, and the modeling of critical infrastructure systems. Nozick holds a B.S. in systems analysis and engineering from the George Washington University and a M.S.E and Ph.D. in systems engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.
Project Management for Six SigmaCornell Course
Course Overview
Effective leadership and project management are critical for delivering successful Six Sigma projects on time and within scope. In this course, you will explore essential best practices for Six Sigma project management and leadership. You will begin by examining effective leadership strategies, analyzing different leadership styles, and integrating elements to optimize team performance and project outcomes. You will gain experience with practical skills, such as developing a work breakdown structure, creating Gantt charts, managing resources, and fostering an environment for early problem reporting. Finally, you will discover how to strategically utilize meetings, milestones, and SMART goals to drive project success. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with a comprehensive toolkit for successfully leading and managing Six Sigma projects.
You are required to have completed the following courses or have equivalent experience before taking this course:
- Six Sigma Statistics Essentials
- Six Sigma Tools and Methodologies
- Identifying and Measuring Risk
- Risk Analysis and Six Sigma
Key Course Takeaways
- Apply best practices for project management and leadership in Six Sigma projects
- Organize projects efficiently and manage resources effectively
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Who Should Enroll
- Engineers
- Project managers
- Business leaders
- Operations and production managers
- Product managers
- Business analysts
- Consultants
- Professionals working toward a Six Sigma certification
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