Rolling Top 5^® Executive Certification

An executive that acts as a champion for the corporation’s top problems. A Rolling Top 5 executive will identify top problems within the corporation and ensure that projects relating to the problems are completed quickly and efficiently. A Rolling Top 5 Executive will leverage the Shainin solution throughout the corporation where applicable.

Candidates for Rolling Top 5 certification are: CEO’s, Presidents, Vice Presidents, Directors, Plant Managers, and Chief Engineers.

Course Requirements:

1. Attend Rolling Top 5 Executive class (1 day) within 18 months of applying for certification.
   
2. Participate in the development of the Rolling Top 5 project selection process via workshops and one-on-one meetings.

Skill Requirements:

1. Actively sponsor a minimum of five completed projects by addressing roadblocks and issues at both the project and program levels with a focus on the program level.
   
2. Conduct a regular cadence of biweekly site reviews and actively participate in the reviews.
   
3. Participate and present in a regular cadence of monthly executive reviews.
   
4. Address roadblocks and issues at both the project and program level.
   
5. Demonstrate successful application of all nine steps in the Leading Change Model by driving cultural change and creating the infrastructure to sustain the Rolling Top 5 program.
   
6. Demonstrate how projects are developed in the Focus Phase of FACTUAL™, FUNCTIONAL™, or STRUCTURAL™ using the Rolling Top 5 process.
   
7. Demonstrate how successful projects are implemented during the apply phase of FACTUAL, FUNCTIONAL, or STRUCTURAL.
   
8. Demonstrate how successful projects are leveraged within the site and across the organization during the Leverage Phase of FACTUAL, FUNCTIONAL, or STRUCTURAL.
   
9. Demonstrate the expansion of the Rolling Top 5 program.
   

Submission Requirements:

Shainin certification emphasizes the demonstration of developed skills rather than the accumulation of knowledge. The certification package should include:

• Output of Rolling Top 5 workshop.
• Technical resource matrices (technical and managerial candidates).
• Sponsorship matrix of five completed projects documenting role in Focus,
  Apply and Leverage steps of FACTUAL, FUNCTIONAL, or STRUCTURAL.
• Documentation of review cadence of team leaders to management (management sponsor) and management to leadership (executive sponsor).
• Program results (closed projects, project savings).
• Change Leadership matrices.
  

Endorsement:

To attain Rolling Top 5 Executive certification, a Shainin Principal must endorse the candidate. The Shainin Principal will review the candidate's certification package and assess the their ability as indicated in the skill requirements section.

Time Limit:

Certification package must be submitted within 18 months after attending the Rolling Top 5 Executive class.