6 Sigma Workshops bring a practical view to the use and implementation of Lean Six Sigma ideas and tools in strategically aligned business process improvement projects. Upon completion of these workshops, participants will:
- Understand Lean Six Sigma as a method to managing processes and as an approach to business improvement
- Come away with an awareness of process management, analysis, and improvement techniques integral to Lean Six Sigma
- Based on discussion of case examples, understand the “red flags" of opportunity, as well as the concepts and tools used to make business process enhancements
- Be exposed to the importance of organizational behavior in making Lean Six Sigma improvements stick, and understand the use of concepts and tools for building team work and collaboration within the workforce
- Learn about typical bottom-line improvements achieved to benefit customers, employees, and other stakeholders Understand how cost, inventory, and cycle time reductions, as well as product and service quality improvements and greater employee engagement can be attained with the Practical Lean Six Sigma approach
Black Belt (Fourteen Days over a 14-week period)
Practical Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training is designed for people who will perform or facilitate process analysis and improvement activities, and will conduct or support business process data collection and analysis.
Participants in Practical Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training must successfully complete and present the details of a strategically-linked process improvement project, a designed experiment, and an application of statistical process control Several statistical analyses are required, as well as the successful completion of statistical tools competency and design of experiments (DOE) examinations Participants must also attend all class days and present their projects for evaluation and feedback. Prerequisite: A technical background with advanced mathematics skills, be competent in computer use of spreadsheets and data applications, and be able to use a calculator, charts, and graphs
Green Belt (Ten Days over a 14-week period)
Practical Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training is designed for people who will participate in data collection, process analysis and improvement activities, but who typically will not lead the statistical analysis of business process data (beyond Statistical Process Control) or the direction of Lean Six Sigma activities It is appropriate for non-management and non-technical personnel from all levels and all areas of the organization.
Each participant must successfully complete and present the details of a strategically-linked process improvement project and an application of Statistical Process Control; and attend all class days, complete assignments, successfully complete the Statistical Process Control (SPC) examination, and present the project for evaluation and feedback. Prerequisite: Participants seeking Practical Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training should be capable in basic mathematics skills, and be able to use a calculator, charts, and graph.