2-DAY Lean Six Sigma Introductory Course

Six Sigma and Lean SixSigma are important but frequently misunderstood approaches to Customer Focus, Cost Reduction and Process improvement. Developed by Motorola, and applied by Boeing, Kodak, Digital and many others – it was the success enjoyed by GE that brought it to full industry attention. From manufacturing it then moved into the service sector with major verifiable cost savings and Customer Satisfaction improvement being achieved, in particular, in financial services. Later applications have covered all sectors including the public sector.

This two-day programme is designed for people who are new to LeanSix Sigma and quality, as well as technology experts, and people who want to improve quality in a team rather than be project leaders. Typically many delegates come from Management and Supervision. It introduces the Six Sigma approach, roles and toolkit, and integrates it with the drive for the Lean Organisation. The DMAIC methodology and project management requirements are developed as well as Process Mapping, Data Capture and Analysis.

Is it right for me?
Suitable for individuals who are:
· Managers wishing to understand Six Sigma and the Lean Enterprise approaches and their application within an organisation
· Team Leaders and Supervisors new to Quality thinking
· Technical experts who need to interface with a corporate (Lean) Six Sigma approach

What will I learn?
By the end of the course you will be able to:
· Understand the nature, role and practical implementation of the Lean Six Sigma approach and toolkit
· Support Black and Green Belts with improvement projects
· Help to make necessary decisions within the Six Sigma programme
· Undertake basic Six Sigma analysis

What will it cover?
. What is Lean Six Sigma? The Statistical Basis
· History and Current Use· Six Sigma and Design for Six Sigma Contrasted· Integration with the Lean approach· Analogous methods· Link to Quality Management · Types of Variation· Common and Special Causes·

Statistical Data Analysis.The 7 Tools of Quality Control. Process Improvement Charting and Design of Experiments. Process Simulation

.Programme and Project Management .Lean Six Sigma Roles and Responsibilities· Options for implementation and Managing Cultural Change· Corporate structures, Monitoring and Control· The People Issues

.Process specification, monitoring and improvement· Defining lessons learnt

.The Lean Six Sigma Project Toolkit · DMAIC(T)· Use of Software - Minitab and Excel

Course fees per delegate

one delegate: £485 + VAT

two delegates: £440 + VAT/delegate (attending on the same course)

three delegates: £400 + VAT/delegate (attending on the same course)

 

Venue

All courses are normally held at Charnwood House, near Nottingham

Dates for 2009

12-13 Feb

16-17 Apr

23-24 Jul