Copyright © 2006 Six Sigma Academy International, LLC All rights reserved; for use only in compliance with SSA license. Rhodia – Deployment Champion Planning Agenda HR – SSA Benchmark

Copyright © 2006 Six Sigma Academy International, LLC All rights reserved; for use only in compliance with SSA license. Rhodia Deployment PlanningPg 1 Black Belt Role Black Belt profile developed, competencies identified Remains solid line reporting to functional leadership team, matrixed to Six Sigma leadership Qualities include: -Strong leadership and teaming capability -Interpersonal and communication skills -Ability to effect change across functional lines -Strong project management and analytical skill set -High performer, high potential -Strong loyalty to Company

Copyright © 2006 Six Sigma Academy International, LLC All rights reserved; for use only in compliance with SSA license. Rhodia Deployment PlanningPg 2 Black Belt Selection Process Initial Black Belt Selection – Wave #1 High potential candidate selection using succession planning tools -Management nomination -Meet with process owner/functional lead to generate candidate list -Assess current staff for high performer and high potential -Leverage knowledge and insight of Six Sigma Academy in selection process for successful candidates -Make candidate selection and assign to identified project -Mobility for roles post initial Black Belt assignment – in line with succession plan focus Second wave identification within 2 months Consider posting for Black Belt position after 12 months

Copyright © 2006 Six Sigma Academy International, LLC All rights reserved; for use only in compliance with SSA license. Rhodia Deployment PlanningPg 3 Black Belt Career Path Black Belt assignment for 2 years Expectation – Black Belts emerge with increased value-add skill set Commitment to redeployment of employees into lateral-broader or promotional roles Should be on functional leader’s radar screen 6 months prior to ending Black Belt assignment Evaluation opportunities for redeployment during succession planning updates -Take advantage of succession planning to identify and add Black Belts into projects Use Company’s current processes for placement of employees, e.g. approved openings

Copyright © 2006 Six Sigma Academy International, LLC All rights reserved; for use only in compliance with SSA license. Rhodia Deployment PlanningPg 4 Black Belt Certification Process Candidates successfully completes initial training program utilizing first assigned project (4-6 months) Black Belt successfully completes 2 projects -Evaluation of project success – Company & Six Sigma Academy Utilization of Six Sigma tools, concepts, and project management skills -Measurable savings achieved – average of 250,000€ for each of two projects Expectation of certification within 1 year

Copyright © 2006 Six Sigma Academy International, LLC All rights reserved; for use only in compliance with SSA license. Rhodia Deployment PlanningPg 5 Six Sigma Compensation Black Belt compensation options: -Enter role at their current compensation level (lateral) -Receive XXXX€ award for completion of Black Belt certification -Incentive compensation : 1. Pool remains the same – Personal Achievement Factor applies (0- 120%) - Recommend consideration of 50% function assigned to, and 50% Company plan 2. Use performance management and merit - Consistent with Company’s compensation/merit policies, high performers should receive greater merit considerations

Copyright © 2006 Six Sigma Academy International, LLC All rights reserved; for use only in compliance with SSA license. Rhodia Deployment PlanningPg 6 Six Sigma Recognition Recognition needs to be a key factor of the Six Sigma Black Belt role: -Highly visible success stories in NewsLetter, Six Sigma website etc. -Certification completion and plaque award dinner with senior management -Functional recognition as well as company-wide -Functional lead & senior management letters of appreciation -Award luncheons/dinners as appropriate at functional level

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