Lean Top-up for Six Sigma Black or Green Belts (8 or 10-day programme)
Lean Top-up for Six Sigma Black or Green Belts
Introduction
This programme is designed specifically for qualified Six Sigma Black and Green Belts who want to upgrade their skills to include the detailed methodology and the whole suit of Lean Improvement methods for practical use within their organisations.
Green Belts would receive 10 days of training and Black Belts 8 days.
Our public certificated programmes are project-based incorporating a delegate project to be undertaken between the training blocks. Projects are selected by the delegate and their management in agreement with the course tutors prior to commencing the programme. Typical project areas concern implementation of waste reduction and simplification in specific priority process areas.
Course Content
Module One - Identifying Value & Mapping the Value Stream
Day One
- Introduction to Lean
- 5 Basic Principles
- Managing the Process Change
- Simulation Exercise
Day Two
- Tools and Techniques of Lean
- Value Mapping and Analysis of Process Waste (including 7 Wastes)
- Ergonomics and the organisation of the Workplace (5S’)
- Project Reviews
Day Three
- Constraints of Process
- Flow
- Business Risk Assessment and Management
Module 2 - Smoothing Process Flow to meet Customer Requirments
Day Four
- Customer Requirements
- Identification of Bottle Necks and Prohibitors to Process Flow
- Introduction to Theory of Constraints
Day Five
- Visual Controls
- Process Measurement
- Management
Day Six
- Cultural Change and Dealing with Resistance
- Project Reviews
Module 3 - Continuous Improvement and Pursuit of Perfection (Black Belts consolidate into 1 day)
Day Seven
- Burning in the Gains
- Tools and Techniques to sustain the improvements
- Organisational Development
Day Eight
- Leadership and Role Model Behaviours for Master Lean Belts
Day Nine
- Relationships to Six Sigma
- Quality Management Systems Models and
- Supply Chain Development Models
- Project Review
Module 4 - Project Presentation, Assessment and Certification
Day Ten
- Review
- Presentation and Assessment of Projects
Course fees per Green Belt delegate (10-day programme)
one delegate: £2,600 + VAT
two delegates: £2,350 + VAT
three or more delegates: £2,100 + VAT
Reduced rates are for delegates attending the same programme
Course fees per Black Belt delegate (8-day programme)
one delegate: £2,080 + VAT
two delegates: £1,880 + VAT
three or more delegates: £1,680 + VAT
Reduced rates are for delegates attending the same programme
Included in the programme costs are delegates’ notes and facilities, lunches and refreshments during the courses plus a one-day company consultancy familiarisation visit, ongoing project supervision and project assessment and certification by Professor Bendell and colleagues for successful participants. Courses are non-residential, however, local accommodation can be arranged on request.
Dates for 2008
Green Belts (10 days): 06-08 May & 20-22 May & 10-12 Jun & 04 Jul 2008
Black Belts (8 days): 06-08 May & 20-22 May & 10 Jun & 04 Jul 2008
or
Green Belts (10 days): 29-31 Oct and 19-21 Nov and 03-05 Dec and 12 Dec 2008
Black Belts (8 days): 29-31 Oct and 19-21 Nov and 03 Dec and 12 Dec 2008
Venue
All courses are normally held at Charnwood House, near Nottingham.