This highly participative programme introduces the key concepts and benefits of Lean Six Sigma, including a brief introduction to the importance of the ‘softer skills’ needed for successful projects and change.
Suitable for:
Public and Private Sector Leaders, Managers and Change Agents who want to gain an understanding of Lean Six Sigma and an insight into how it can transform performance.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Stratford upon Avon
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Price: 245 GBP per delegate (plus VAT)
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Objectives of the Programme
An understanding of the concepts, philosophy, and benefits of Lean Six Sigma
An overview of how Lean Six Sigma is typically undertaken in organisations, including a look at roles, responsibilities, and project selection
A walk through ‘DMAIC’ (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control), the broadly adopted approach for improving existing processes, providing practical experience for a range of supporting tools, techniques, and concepts
Syllabus
Calculating and interpreting process sigma
The need for different thinking
The Toyota Production System
Key principles and a systematic approach
The soft stuff
How Lean Six Sigma is typically undertaken
Project selection
An introduction to:
Improving process flow - the Theory of Constraints
Reducing variation - using Control Charts
Tackling waste - the seven wastes