ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 10, 2009 — The Great Discovery, developed by the co-creator of Six Sigma, Dr. Mikel J. Harry, is a universal process that advances human achievement. Management system provider, The Great Discovery, and learning solutions provider, Element K, announce a partnership for training center channel distribution of The Great Discovery’s Practitioner Program.
The Great Discovery is a time-tested way of systematic thinking that can be used to better unify and focus the efforts of individuals and work teams to increase their odds of achieving breakthrough – in everything they do. As a worldwide, value-added licensee and distributor, Element K will manage the Authorized Training Center partner program as well as provide the instructor-led training courseware and instructor services.
Dr. Harry states, “I built The Great Discovery upon the foundation of Lean Six Sigma. This structured and disciplined way of thinking reflects the pattern of demonstrated leadership beliefs, values, and practices that guides individuals and work teams to breakthrough improvements in a highly actionable, accountable, repeatable and teachable way.”
“Element K is excited to offer this instructional opportunity based upon fourth-generation Six Sigma principles,” said Cheryl Nelan, Vice President of Training Channel Enablement at Element K. “Previous generations of Six Sigma were practiced by only 5% of the workforce and could take an individual years to achieve black belt status. Through our training channel, any person, team or organization can learn and practice The Great Discovery Practitioner Program methodology.”
This three-day course is delivered by The Great Discovery Authorized Training Centers. Courseware and instructor services for The Great Discovery will be available via the Element K Courseware Store at http://www.elementkcourseware.com. Element K Account Managers can provide detailed information regarding program enrollment by calling 1.800.456.4677.
About Dr. Mikel J. Harry and The Great Discovery
Dr. Mikel J. Harry has been widely recognized and cited in many publications as the principal architect of Six Sigma and the world’s leading authority within this field. His groundbreaking book on Six Sigma became a national best seller and was listed on the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Amazon.com best seller lists.
Dr. Harry has synthesized over two decades of successful Six Sigma practice into “The Great Discovery” that virtually anyone can use to create breakthrough levels of improvement. The Great Discovery delivers an array of supporting products, technology and services that enables business leaders and work teams, at all levels, to rapidly innovate, deploy and implement business solutions for breakthrough goals. For more information, please visit http://www.thegreatdiscovery.com
About Element K
Element K(R) develops and publishes the most widely used and respected instructor-led training content in the industry. We utilize all of our experience in publishing and hands-on classroom instruction to create courseware that is accessible, engaging, and learner-centered. Element K offers more than 1,300 unique courseware titles. For more information, please visit http://www.elementk.com.
Contact:
Element K
Dave Snider
585-214-6327
The Great Discovery
Connie Januzzi
480-515-0890
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