Linda Nozick is Professor and Director of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University. She is co-founder and a past director of the College Program in Systems Engineering and 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.” Dr. Nozick has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications, many focused on transportation, the movement of hazardous materials, and the modeling of critical infrastructure systems. She has been an associate editor for Naval Research Logistics and a member of the editorial board of Transportation Research Part A. Dr. Nozick has served on two National Academy Committees to advise the U.S. Department of Energy on renewal of their infrastructure. During the 1998-1999 academic year, she was a Visiting Associate Professor in the Operations Research Department at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. Dr. Nozick holds a B.S. in Systems Analysis and Engineering from the George Washington University and an MSE and Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.
Course Overview
In Six Sigma projects, the ability to analyze risks and make informed decisions can determine success or failure. In this course, you will examine the impact of risk analysis on decision making within Six Sigma projects. First, you will identify domain-specific risks and use modeling techniques to demonstrate the potential outcomes of different decisions. You will then develop and implement risk mitigation plans, supporting your ability to navigate complex decision-making scenarios confidently. By the end of this course, you will understand how risk analysis influences decisions, equipping you to guide your organization in minimizing risks while maximizing opportunities.
This course requires you to complete various statistical calculations using Microsoft Excel or another tool, language, or software of your choice.
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
Key Course Takeaways
- Articulate how risk analysis impacts decision making in Six Sigma projects
- Develop and implement risk mitigation plans
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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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