Tony Jacowski
Tony Jacowski is a quality analyst for The MBA Journal. Aveta Solution's Six Sigma Online offers online six sigma training and certification classes for lean six sigma, black belts, green belts, and yellow belts.
Articles by this Author
Easier Methods For Deriving Six Sigma Benefits
- By Tony Jacowski
- Published 04/26/2008
- Business
- Unrated
Technically speaking, the size of an organization does not have any effect on the success of Six Sigma deployments. However, since the general perception is that Six Sigma benefits only large business entities, many smaller businesses often do not take too well to Six Sigma deployment ideas. So, how can smaller businesses get over these negative perceptions?
Maximizing Performance of Six Sigma Implementation Team Members
- By Tony Jacowski
- Published 04/26/2008
- Business
- Unrated
There are many variables that determine the success of Six Sigma implementation projects, but the one factor that probably plays the most important role is often the expertise and professionalism of implementation team members. So, how exactly can businesses ensure that their implementation team members are up to the mark and ready for the bumpy ride ahead?
How To Start And Maintain Your Own Cleaning Business
- By Tony Jacowski
- Published 04/26/2008
- Career
- Unrated
Being your own boss can be a tremendously satisfying experience. If you can start a business that gives you the flexibility of operating from a location of your preference, either from your home or from a commercial location, it is even better.
Getting Maximum Attention For Your Online Resume
- By Tony Jacowski
- Published 04/26/2008
- Career
- Unrated
If you are finally out of college with a degree, you are expected to focus on your job search. Your resume is the key to landing the job you want. Nowadays, the Internet has revolutionized the job search. But have you ever thought about whether your resume will work for you in Cyberspace?
Basic Characteristics Of Six Sigma Deployments
- By Tony Jacowski
- Published 04/26/2008
- Business
- Unrated
Since the time it was first deployed in the seventies by the Motorola Corporation, Six Sigma has undergone significant changes over the years. Originally meant for use in the manufacturing industry, Six Sigma is now being deployed in almost all types of businesses, including many belonging to the services industry.
Assessing Your Progress At Work
- By Tony Jacowski
- Published 04/26/2008
- Career
- Unrated
Each one of us starts our day at work saying that we are going to perform better than we did yesterday. But do we really stick to this once we are at our workstations? What we really need to do is assess our progress once we are work. So how do we do that?
A Writing Career Is More Lucrative Than You Think
- By Tony Jacowski
- Published 04/26/2008
- Writing
- Unrated
When deciding on a career to pursue, you first need to determine your purpose in life and what you want to do. This may not be very easy, and will greatly depend on your circumstances among many other factors.
Essential Requirements For Six Sigma Implementations
- By Tony Jacowski
- Published 04/26/2008
- Business
- Unrated
Six Sigma implementations have now become quite common and most of them basically lay stress on improving quality, reducing wastage by curtailing the defect rate, and augmenting overall efficiency. By implementing Six Sigma, businesses can now easily hope to achieve near-perfection, i.e. a defect rate that does not exceed 3.4 per million opportunities at any given point of time.
7 Office Behaviors To Avoid For Career Advancement
- By Tony Jacowski
- Published 04/26/2008
- Career
- Unrated
There is a certain manner that you are expected to behave in the workplace. These mannerisms are called workplace etiquette, and go beyond simply saying please or thank you.
5 Options To Consider Before Taking Your First Job
- By Tony Jacowski
- Published 04/26/2008
- Career
- Unrated
Embarking on a career is one of the most significant phases in a person's life. Choosing the appropriate career track after your basic education has a direct effect on your general career track as well as development pace.
Using Performance Scorecards To Ensure Six Sigma Success
- By Tony Jacowski
- Published 04/25/2008
- Business
- Unrated
Implementing Six Sigma is no doubt quite beneficial - but since the implementations are easier said than done, it becomes necessary that businesses take proactive steps for ensuring the success of Six Sigma project implementations.
Selecting The Right Black Belt
- By Tony Jacowski
- Published 04/17/2008
- Business
- Unrated
Six Sigma professionals such as Black Belts no doubt contribute a lot towards the success of Six Sigma implementation projects. But since not all Black Belts have the same talents and skills, businesses need to take extra care when selecting Black Belts.
Pursuing More Than One Career Goal
- By Tony Jacowski
- Published 04/17/2008
- Career
- Unrated
Are you the type of person who cannot decide what career you should pursue? Are you constantly puzzled or confused by the opportunities and options available? Or are you contemplating pursuing a new career, but still enjoy your old one? These are questions and problems that plague most people.
How To Land A Career In Management
- By Tony Jacowski
- Published 04/17/2008
- Career
- Unrated
Does a management career sound like something you would enjoy? Read on to find out how to land a career in Management.
Problem Solving With Six Sigma Root Cause Analysis
- By Tony Jacowski
- Published 04/17/2008
- Business
- Unrated
When faced with a problem, what most of us usually do is rush in to find a solution. Now, this type of knee-jerk reaction may certainly help solve the problem, but since it hardly ever leads to long-term solutions, we need to use an altogether different approach to problem solving.
How Managers Can Convince Their Peers to Opt For Six Sigma Implementations
- By Tony Jacowski
- Published 04/17/2008
- Business
- Unrated
What exactly can managers do to pave the way for Six Sigma implementations? Well, the right thing to do is to market Six Sigma implementation as a profitable business venture.
Getting Out Of A Rut And Finding A Better Career
- By Tony Jacowski
- Published 04/17/2008
- Career
- Unrated
Do you wake up every morning dreading to go to the office? Do you constantly hit the snooze button again and again? Do you fear Mondays and love Fridays? The answers to these questions will clearly determine whether you are satisfied with your current job or you want a change.
A Career In Professional Speaking
- By Tony Jacowski
- Published 04/17/2008
- Speaking
- Unrated
This might raise some eyebrows, but it is true. It is believed that professional speakers are sometimes paid more than average! Who would have thought that speaking could even pay? You'd be surprised to know the career opportunities out there for professional speakers that offer equally attractive perks.
A Career In Corporate Training
- By Tony Jacowski
- Published 04/17/2008
- Career
- Unrated
Even if you've got good teaching experience at one of the best schools in the country, does that make you qualified for a career in corporate training? One thing you should understand is that corporate training is in no way similar to regular teaching jobs in high schools and universities.
Changing Careers? Some Points To Consider
- By Tony Jacowski
- Published 04/17/2008
- Career
- Unrated
Everyone wants that perfect career, the perfect job in a fortune 500 company with a corner office on the 42nd floor, somewhere in New York. Yet, some of us find ourselves stuck in a dull, dead-end job that is getting us nowhere. The best thing to do in such a scenario is to change careers.










