iSixSigma Live! wants to know what you want out of an in-person event. We invite you to participate in a short survey about business process improvement conferences.

How many conferences do you attend a year? What do you expect out of a conference? Where would you like to see the next iSixSigma Live! event? These are just a few of the questions we ask in a short 16-question survey.

Click on the link below to begin.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=fLUzbxjj15mnZkS_2fRmK26g_3d_3d

Thanks for your time.

This is just for fun and to win a real prize you need to have been very good all year and have a generous expense account.

Good old Santa wants to give you a Christmas present. He’s checked if you have been naughty or nice and the news is not good, so you have to pick the right present. One of the presents holds the all expenses-paid trip to iSixSigma Live (Miami - January 13-16) the other two presents hold copies of that classic text Statistical Analysis of Cointegration Vectors.

But Santa is a kind fellow and knowing you are a statistician decides to give you a choice. He asks which present you have picked, maybe it was B. He looks thoughtfully and tells you the prize is definitely not present A, would you like to change your mind? What will you do? Click the link to see how you do.

• No thanks Santa, I’ll stick with what I picked
• Thank you Santa, I’ll change my mind

Interested in the stats? Take a look at this: Monty Hall.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

You already know that the iSixSigma community is strong -- over 500,000. You may have heard that we’ve launched a conference division. What you may not have heard is that our upcoming January conference will be unlike any other you have attended. Outstanding content. Prestigious keynotes. Unrivaled networking and community.

Register today to get your ticket to the "must-attend" Lean Six Sigma leadership event of the year and save up to $700.00.

All Access Pass holders will receive:

• Three and a half days of cutting-edge sessions, keynotes and Q&A time for deep discussions.
• A comfortable, intimate setting that promotes networking with speakers and fellow conference participants.
• Access to all speaker presentations, including worksheets, PowerPoints and other session materials.
• All conference meal functions and refreshment breaks.
• Access to our two evening networking receptions, and the classic car museum tour.
• Access to our Solutions Pavilion and Learning Sessions, showcasing the products and services that will drive your business growth.
• Best practices for deploying and implementing Lean Six Sigma at any organizational maturity level.

You can register with confidence...here’s why:

• Our reputation: The iSixSigma Live programming team includes the sharpest minds in Six Sigma. Together, iSixSigma Founder Michael Cyger and CSSBB Director of Events Jeannine Hall have moderated Six Sigma discussions, published on luminaries and educated generations of Six Sigma professionals. They bring with them the full support of iSixSigma.com and iSixSigma Magazine editors, research manager and program managers.
• Our mission: iSixSigma was founded by successful Six Sigma professionals from corporate America. We understand how businesses run. And we understand the role that Six Sigma must play. Our mission is to help corporations run smarter, faster and cheaper using Six Sigma. We are invested in the success of our readers and conference attendees.
• Our history: We have been fostering community, connecting a network of individuals and educating Six Sigma professionals around the world since 2000. Our core competency is content. While others may have been producing conferences for almost as long, our conferences will be different. We have designed them from the ground-up with real attendee VOC and CTQs.

Be recognized for your breakthrough results:

As part of the iSixSigma Live! Summit and Awards, iSixSigma will recognize companies and individuals who have successfully achieved breakthrough results. Finalists will be given an opportunity to showcase their project/deployment in front of 300 Lean Six Sigma practitioners from around the world.

Award categories include:

• iSixSigma’s Six Sigma Hall of Fame
• iSixSigma’s Best Places to Work
• Largest Breakthrough Improvement Projects
• Most Successful Lean Six Sigma Start-up or Re-energized Lean Six Sigma Program

Deadlines to enter are coming up! For more information on award categories and entry requirements, visit: http://live.isixsigma.com/awards/default.html.

Register or call 1.877.474.9744
Don’t delay. Sign up today at the pre-agenda rate and take advantage of huge savings.

Register Today -- You will be confident with your decision!

Breaking news...iSixSigma Live! Summit and Awards is now accepting award nominations. That’s right. You can nominate people, companies and projects for one of the many award categories:

• Six Sigma Hall of Fame
• Best Places to Work
• Most Successful Lean Six Sigma Start-up or Re-energized Lean Six Sigma Program
• Largest-Breakthrough Improvement Projects (in eight categories)

Additionally there is a People’s Choice Award where iSixSigma readers get to decide the winners of the breakthrough improvement projects. And finally, the iSixSigma MVP Awards.These awards will be presented to individuals that have made outstanding voluntary contributions to the Six Sigma community through the iSixSigma discussion forum and Blogosphere.

The details for each award can be found at http://live.isixsigma.com/awards/default.html

Now get nominating!

I’ve received a few requests from people interested in presenting at our upcoming premiere iSixSigma Live Summit. Who doesn’t want to get to warm Miami during January 2009, stick their toes in the sand, enjoy the luxury of Trump International’s five-star hotel and resort, learn more than you have in two days since you started learning Six Sigma, and network with the finest 300 business professionals in the world?

It’s easy to present at our upcoming Summit: suggest a great session. Do that and you have an excellent chance to present.

You can learn more and pitch a session idea here. Presentations/sessions will be accepted through June 30, and then we’ll finish the agenda. After that, we’ll have some additional speaker openings posted. But the best way in is to suggest a killer session before someone else submits the same one!

I look forward to working with you on this conference!

Best regards,
Mike

P.S. I think there is tremendous value in sitting back for a moment and thinking over the last 12 month's results. It’s astonishing how many lessons you learn that you forget later in your regular work cycle.

I truly believe that every process improvement professional has learned at least one significant lesson this year that will benefit others, if you only tell it. Here’s your platform to share your test results with the community -- and also to be recognized for the breakthrough results you’ve delivered. (Did I mention that every presenter receives a free pass to the main conference? That’s a $2,200 value! And there are other perks that you’re going to LOVE.)

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Last Thursday, May 1st, was iSixSigma’s very first live event from our new division, iSixSigma Live! It was a Social & Networking Party held in Seattle, Washington -- and it was phenomenal!

Over 130 Seattle Six Sigma and quality professionals converged on Rock Bottom Brewery in Bellevue. We rented out the entire top floor of the brewery ("top of the rock") and had a great time. Upon entering, attendees received their name tags and a networking activity which guaranteed they met tens of new people during the event.

The Party featured interesting people, fantastic conversations, an open bar, a lavish appetizer buffet, billiards, music, and a raffle (autographed books, iSixSigma garb, and an iPod Video graciously donated by Instantis). No one left disappointed -- even if they didn’t win a door prize, everyone walked away with an iSixSigma Live! goodie bag full of sponsor offers, tschochkes, coupons and discounts.

The emails are still pouring in:

"There were so many people there I found I had a great opportunity to reach out and make new contacts as well as catch up with former acquaintances." -- David, Philips Medical Systems

"I was looking for Movers and Shakers in the local 6 Sigma community, Michael Cyger and iSixSigma provided the place, and the FUN just started from there." -- Greg, Harnish Group

"I was pleasantly surprised to see that attendance was much higher than I expected. The event was well organized and it provided exactly what advertised. A chance to meet other six sigma professionals in a social event. Good job. I’ll definitely will be attending future iSixSigma events." -- Gerry, Calypso Medical Technologies

"It was really easy to meet people. Everybody had a lot in common, including a passion for organizational excellence through Lean Six Sigma. All you had to ask was "where do you work and what projects are you working on?" This would result in 20+ minutes of great conversation that included valuable knowledge and lessons learned. I would like the next mixer sooner than Sept/Oct." -- Larry, FAA

"This is a great opportunity to meet fellow process improvement professionals, learn about industry happenings and even connect on job opportunities. Plus it is just a lot of fun." -- Michael, The Natural Intelligence Group

"I can’t wait for the next event. When will it be? Not soon enough!"

"Thank you so much for arranging such a fun and meaningful event. I cannot wait for the next opportunity."

"I really enjoyed the party last night. How often do you have them in Seattle? Thanks!"

"Nicely done and thanks for getting us all together."

I can’t wait for the next Social & Networking Party! Thanks to everyone in the local area who came out, and thanks to all our wonderful sponsors for taking part in this fantastic event.

View the full photo gallery here: http://photos.isixsigma.com/gallery/4829650_qzHYF

If you live near Seattle and would like to hobnob with the areas finest Six Sigma practitioners in a casual after work setting…attend the iSixSigma Live! Social and Networking Party at the Rock Bottom Brewery in Bellevue.

Thursday, May 1, from 6 to 8 PM. Rock Bottom can only hold so many Six Sigma gurus so hurry and register today. The full details for the event can be found at: http://live.isixsigma.com/seattle