The Lean Six Sigma Champion Course

Mastering Process Improvement for Organizational Excellence

What you'll learn

Understand the Lean Six Sigma Methodology.

Apply Lean Six Sigma principles and tools to optimize processes.

Understand the DMAIC methodology and Lean strategies.

Define your role as a Champion in driving continuous improvement.

Explore key practices, including Performance Dialogs and Gemba Walks.

Requirements

No prerequisites are required for taking this course. You will learn everything you need to know about Lean Six Sigma.

Description

The Lean Six Sigma Champion Course provides an in-depth understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles and methodologies, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to support and champion Lean Six Sigma projects effectively.This course is designed for executives, senior managers, department heads, project sponsors, and quality improvement professionals responsible for leading process improvement initiatives. It is also ideal for aspiring Lean Six Sigma leaders across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, finance, IT, and services, who aim to deepen their expertise and enhance their effectiveness in Lean Six Sigma methodologies.During this course, you will:Understand what Lean Six Sigma isBe able to optimize processes using DMAICUnpack DMAIC - Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and ControlUnderstand the roles and responsibilities of everyone involved in the Lean Six Sigma processBe able to perform a Performance Dialog, Gemba Walk and Gate ReviewUnpack tools and methodologies used in the Define Phase such as Charter, Voice of the Customer, SIPOC DiagramsUse basic stats and visualizations to unpack data in the Measure PhaseUnpack tools and methodologies used in the Analyze Phase such as Fishbone Diagrams, the 5 Why's Technique, the CNX Technique, Process Analysis, Value Analysis, 7+1 Types of WasteImprove processes with the 5S model, Poke-Yoka, the Effort-Benefit Matrix and Pilot TestingBe able to implement tools to support you in the Control Phase such as Start-Stop-Continue, Control Charts, Resource Plans and Process Management Charts

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 The Fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma

Lecture 3 What is Lean Six Sigma

Lecture 4 Core Concepts of Lean Six Sigma

Lecture 5 Process Optimization with DMAIC

Lecture 6 Gate Reviews

Lecture 7 How do Gate Reviews support Six Sigma and Example

Section 2: Roles and Responsibilities

Lecture 8 Champion

Lecture 9 Activity Team

Lecture 10 Process Owner

Lecture 11 Senior Advisor

Lecture 12 Executive Sponsors

Lecture 13 Subject Matter Experts

Lecture 14 Reflect

Section 3: Case Study 1

Lecture 15 Case Study: Applying Lean Six Sigma in a Healthcare Setting

Section 4: Unpacking DMAIC: Define Phase

Lecture 16 Define Phase

Lecture 17 Charter

Lecture 18 Voice of the Customer (VoC)

Lecture 19 SIPOC Diagram

Lecture 20 Reflect

Lecture 21 Example

Section 5: Unpacking DMAIC: Measure Phase

Lecture 22 Measure Phase

Lecture 23 Basic Statistics

Lecture 24 Visualizing Data: Charts and Graphs

Lecture 25 What is the Measure Gate Review

Lecture 26 Example

Section 6: Unpacking DMAIC: Analyze Phase

Lecture 27 Analyze Phase

Lecture 28 Fishbone Diagram

Lecture 29 The Five Why's Technique

Lecture 30 Reflect

Lecture 31 The CNX Technique

Lecture 32 Process Analysis

Lecture 33 Value Analysis

Lecture 34 7+1 Types of Waste

Lecture 35 Gemba Walk

Lecture 36 Analyze Gate Review

Lecture 37 Example

Section 7: Unpacking DMAIC: Improve Phase

Lecture 38 Improve Phase

Lecture 39 Improving Processes with 5S

Lecture 40 Poka-Yoke: Mistake-Proofing Solutions

Lecture 41 Creativity Techniques in the Improve Phase

Lecture 42 Effort-Benefit Matrix

Lecture 43 Must-Criteria for Successful Improvement

Lecture 44 Pilot-Testing

Lecture 45 Improve Gate Review

Lecture 46 Example

Section 8: Unpacking DMAIC: Control Phase

Lecture 47 Control Phase

Lecture 48 Control Phase Tools

Lecture 49 Example

Lecture 50 Control Gate Review

Section 9: Practices that Support Lean Six Sigma

Lecture 51 Performance Dialogs

Lecture 52 Gemba Walks

Section 10: Conclusion

Lecture 53 Reflect

Lecture 54 Conclusion

This course is ideal for executives, senior managers, department heads, project sponsors, and quality improvement professionals who are responsible for driving process improvement initiatives within their organizations.,This course is also suitable for aspiring Lean Six Sigma leaders across various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, finance, IT, and service sectors, seeking to enhance their knowledge and effectiveness in Lean Six Sigma methodologies.