Introduction to Lean Six Sigma

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Lean Six Sigma continues to be successful in delivering significant business improvements in the both the manufacturing and service sectors. It has become the process improvement methodology of choice for organisations that are serious about achieving world class performance in quality and customer satisfaction and driving cost savings in their organisations.

This one day programme will provide participants with an introduction to the overall Lean Six Sigma approach, as well as a high level overview of the key Elements of a successful Programme.

Introduction to Lean Six Sigma

Origins of Six Sigma
Key Concepts of Six Sigma
The DMAIC methodology
Lean Concepts and Principles
The synergy between Lean and Six Sigma
Lean Six Sigma Measures and Goals

Lean Six Sigma Implementation

The key elements of a Lean Six Sigma Programme
The keys to Lean Six Sigma success
Obstacles and Barriers to successful implementation
Key Lean Six Sigma Roles and Responsibilities; Champion, Black Belt, Green Belt, Yellow Belt, etc.
Lean Six Sigma Project Case Studies
Typical Next Steps

This course is intended for those who wish to learn more about Lean Six Sigma and its’ Application. It is suited to all Management irrespective of their roles from someone who will be tasked with implementing the Lean Six Sigma Programme to Championing Lean Six Sigma projects within their departments or divisions. The programme is suitable for participants from both Manufacturing and Service & Transaction Sectors.

Participants achieve the following learning outcomes from the programme;

Understand the key concepts and principles of Lean Six Sigma and its’ application to process improvement irrespective of whether operating in a manufacturing or service environment.
Understand the different elements of a Lean Six Sigma Programme and most importantly the key organisational roles and responsibilities
Understand at a high level the DMAIC methodology via the review of some Lean Six Sigma case studies
Develop an outline strategy as a next step to their future Lean Six Sigma Programme

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Course Code

LSS005

Duration

1 training day

Public Price

(includes course documentation)

Delivery Mode

This programme is delivered by or In-Company training

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