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Copyright © Six Sigma Academy International, LLC All Rights Reserved Pg 1 Overview SSA’s strategic and financial goals are dependent upon the successful management of our human capital Our people are our most valuable asset; our people are who we are as a firm today, why our clients value us, and our future Our priorities are to: -Develop the people on our team today -Recruit additional talent for the future -Share the firm’s success with all of you INTERNAL USE ONLY

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Copyright © Six Sigma Academy International, LLC All Rights Reserved Pg 5 Efficacy “We’re not dogmatic; we’re pragmatic.” John Krupar, West Point Sage INTERNAL USE ONLY

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Copyright © Six Sigma Academy International, LLC All Rights Reserved Pg 7 Master Consultants Development AreaExpectations Expertise  Broadening knowledge of tools  Understanding of client business Efficacy  Knowledge of how to apply the right tools to specific situations  Ability to identify, charter and enable the completion projects with financial validation Emotional Intelligence  Ability to develop strong client relationships with counterparts  Strong intra-team relationships INTERNAL USE ONLY

Copyright © Six Sigma Academy International, LLC All Rights Reserved Pg 8 Deployment Managers Development AreaExpectations Expertise  Ability to identify which tools should be applied where  Deeper understanding of the client business and the industry context  Ability to see the “big picture” of a deployment Efficacy  Management of the deployment infrastructure and project pipeline  Anticipation of problems before they arise  Ability to be flexible with clients Emotional Intelligence  Excellent communication skills  Ability to make MCs and ECs be more effective  Development of strong relationships broadly within the client organization that “make things happen” INTERNAL USE ONLY

Copyright © Six Sigma Academy International, LLC All Rights Reserved Pg 9 Executive Consultants Development AreaExpectations Expertise  Cross-pollinating ideas from one client to another  Developing industry expertise that enlightens clients  Becoming an acknowledged expert in the marketplace Efficacy  Ability to achieve transformational change for clients  Management of several engagements at the same time  Revenue contribution of $4-6 million in 2006 Emotional Intelligence  Development and management of DMs and MCs  Ability to cultivate meaningful client relationships that extend beyond the current deployment  Relationship development that results in new business INTERNAL USE ONLY

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