Six Sigma originated in the mid-eighties to address key business problems using a disciplined approach to reducing defects and improving yields through variance reduction. In the nineties, Six Sigma evolved into an enterprise improvement strategy for reducing cost. Lean and Six Sigma have since been combined to “simplify and perfect knowledge acquisition.” This workshop is for leaders seeking enterprise transformation strategies which maximize top and bottom-line growth and aid in achieving superior value delivery to their customers. The session topics represent a compilation of Lean Six Sigma best practices from business, government, and academia.
Download detailed course description here: SyncLSSExtended.pdf
Training materials: Texts: Knowledge Based Management, Lean Six Sigma: A Tools Guide; and Synchronizing Six Sigma to Business student participant guide
Course agenda:
I. PRIMER: LEAN SIX SIGMA
– Impetus for Investing in Lean Six Sigma (L6σ)
– Cost of Poor Quality and ROI
– Lean and Six Sigma Principles and Benefits
– Synergy of Lean and Six Sigma
– Introduction to L6σ as a Knowledge-Based Business Strategy
– Key Deployment Roles and Impact Zones
– The “DMAIC” and “IDOV” Project Roadmaps
– Summary of Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Tools
– Lean Six Sigma: What the Future Holds
II. AN OVERVIEW OF LEAN SIX SIGMA
– Deployment Trends and Key Attributes
– Key Phases for Attaining Accelerated Business Results
III. LEAN SIX SIGMA INITIALIZATION
– Business Integration Considerations
– Executive Ownership and Leadership Alignment
– Mobilizing Commitment
– Customer and Supplier Involvement
– Initialization Tollgate Checklist
IV. LEAN SIX SIGMA EXECUTION
– Detailed People Selection and Project Prioritization
– DMAIC and IDOV-Based Project Roadmaps
– Training
– Knowledge Sharing
– Execution Tollgate Checklist
V. LEAN SIX SIGMA ASSESSMENT
– Ratioinale for Conducting Assessments
– Categories of Assessments
– Assessment Areas
– Assessment Tollgate Checklist
VI . DEVELOPING AND INTEGRATING LEAN SIX SIGMA WITHIN YOUR ENTERPRISE
– In-Class Case Studies and Analysis
– Assessment of Your Enterprise
– Your Context and Next Steps