- Price £415.00
- Duration 1 day(s)
Description
Many organisations, managers and executives are aware of Lean Six Sigma as a phrase; but what is it and can it help improve my business? Lean and Six Sigma, both proven business improvement approaches, provide businesses with the ability to maximise customer, employee and shareholder value by minimising process variation and waste. This one day course provides a basic introduction to Lean Six Sigma. Delegates will be introduced to the five stages of the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve and Control) improvement methodology, the statistical background to Six Sigma and the principles of Lean thinking, the infrastructure of a typical programme, and role and responsibilities.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course except a willingness to participate and an open mind
Skills
This one day course is just the start of your Lean Six Sigma journey and uses a blend of theory and practical exercises. During the course delegates will develop an understanding of:
The basic elements of Lean Six Sigma and be able to support its deployment
The basic elements of process variation, its causes and process capability
The DMAIC improvement model and the benefits of process control
The key principles and tools of Lean Thinking
Course Content
Introduction to Lean Six Sigma
Roles and responsibilities
Project Charter
Process flow charts and SIPOC
Measurement overview
Analyse overview
Process analysis
Value add and value stream analysis
Waste analysis
Improve overview
Creative thinking
5S analysis
Control overview
Visual management