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Six Sigma: Green Belt

 
Course Aim:

The aim of this course is to equip employees with the knowledge and skills of how and when to use the six sigma methodology and the appropriate tools within each phase of this framework (DMAIC).  This course will also address the soft skills around team dynamics, people management and managing change which are essential in the delivery of any improvement to a process.  Other technical skills around data management, data analysis and project management will also be elements of the training which will assist the participants in analysing their problems while ensuring to meet the deliverables of their projects within budget and within the timescale allocated.

The students will be given the opportunity to work on their own projects and experiment with some of the tools and techniques being taught throughout the course.
 
Course Objective:

Following the successful completion of the course, delegates will have acquired knowledge and developed skills and techniques which will give them the ability to deliver a six sigma project at green belt level. On completion of this course graduates will:

  • have a better understanding and appreciation of Lean Six Sigma
  • have an understanding of the methodology used and the purpose of its structure
  • understand the tools used in the Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve and Control phases
  • understand the skills required to drive change into a business
  • have the ability to project manage a project to completion while meeting the business deliverables
  • be able to conduct and manage effective meetings, take clear and concise minutes of meetings
  • understand how to see things from the organisation’s viewpoint in the context of a more integrated public service
  • know how to influence others
  • understand group dynamics, teamwork and co-operation
  • learn how to motivate people
  • learn how to quantify a problem and explain the benefits both in business and financial terms
  • learn and practice some tools to assist you with problem solving through project work or simulation exercises
  • understand how to represent and interpret data
  • learn new creative thinking techniques
  • have a clearer understanding of the voice of the customer and then identify waste within a process
  • have the ability to know when and how to use the seven quality tools for problem solving

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    Course Programme Outline
     

    Day Module Topic
    1 Define Introductory session (objectives, outline and outcomes)·        Outline expectations of the course

    ·        Overview of Lean Six Sigma

    ·        Introduction of the Six Sigma methodology

    ·        Understand & Identify variation and waste

    ·        Creation of a Project charter ( problem statement, business case, metrics, stakeholders, project plan)

    ·        Process Mapping

    ·        Awareness around managing change

    ·        Presentation & feedback given on projects selected

     
    2 Measure How to identify the appropriate data in order to quantify the problem·        Understanding customer requirements through VoC, SIPOC and CTQ tools

    ·         Introduce the concept of team dynamics and tools

    ·         Graphical data analysis

    ·         Statistical analysis of a process through process capability, control and MSA (Measurement System Analysis)

    ·         Presentation and feedback given on projects selected

     
    3 Analyse Techniques in which to analysis the problems within the current process·    Lean Tools (waste, value add versus non value add activities)

    ·    Process Mapping Analysis

    ·    Cause & Effect Analysis

    ·    Cause Screening

    ·    Root Cause Analysis

    ·    Risk Assessment using Failure Mode Effective Analysis (FMEA)

    ·    Presentation of all projects status

     

     

     
    4 Improve How to select and implement an appropriate improved process solution·        Creative thinking techniques

    ·        Evaluation of a possible solutions through Force Field Analysis Tool

    ·        Action Planning

    ·        Understand how to manage change

    ·        Presentation of all projects status

     
    5 Control How to sustain the gains once implemented·        Explain how to create standardisation of the new process

    ·        Provide process control plans

    ·        The types of ongoing process monitoring required

    ·        Presentation of all projects status

    ·        Hand off of your project back to the business owners

     
      Final Presentation Open Day for participants to present their completed project to a panel, their stakeholders and other participants.·        Written & Oral Presentation of the completed project. (financially validated & signed off)

    ·        Sharing of best practices and learning’s

    ·        Answer some key questions about your project and six sigma tools used

    ·        Formal Certification