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Lean Six Sigma Awareness Day

by catalystconsulting_manager on 6th April 2010

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.

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:

          o Improving process flow – the Theory of Constraints
          o Reducing variation – using Control Charts
          o Tackling waste – the seven wastes

  • Introducing and deploying Lean Six Sigma

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.



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