Lean Six Sigma Champion

Overview

The Lean Six Sigma Champion plays a key role in the successful deployment of Lean Six Sigma. Lean Six Sigma is an approach for business improvement and involves an operations strategy focused on growth and achieving operational excellence. The Lean Six Sigma relationship with other continuous improvement strategies is explored during our course and detailed consideration is given to project selection, scoping and execution.

Course Objectives

This course provides participants with an understanding of the Champion's role, Lean Six Sigma business context, an introduction to key concepts and the Lean Six Sigma methodology.

Key Skills / Learning Objectives

Through the combination of interactive discussions, tutorials and case studies, our course will enable the delegates to:

• Reflect on the concept of Lean Six Sigma as a business improvement tool
• Assess when to use Lean Six Sigma and what to expect
• Identify the Champion's role in Lean Six Sigma, both for projects and for the organisation
• Apply the methodology and key tools at each stage of the Lean Six Sigma process
• Apply an action plan to Champion Lean Six Sigma deployment in an organisation

Practical workshops are designed to reinforce the discussions and topics. This style of delivery makes the course both memorable and enjoyable for participants, ensuring long-term learning.

Course Outline (Full Course Programme)

• Lean Six Sigma in the business context.
• History of Lean Six Sigma, modes of operation, types of methodology and concept of breakthrough improvement.
• Key concepts including customer satisfaction, Value Stream Mapping, Y=F(X), Lean Six Sigma metrics, hidden factory, common cause and special cause, relationship with Cost of Poor Quality.
• Lean Six Sigma fit with other continuous methodologies including 8D and ISO.
• DMAIC overview, core statistical concepts, tools for improving flow.
• Lean Six Sigma roles and responsibilities.
• Project selection, scoping, change management and execution.

Further development opportunities suggested would be Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Consultation can also be provided for Lean Six Sigma deployment and on special projects.

Who Should Attend?

• Individuals who will lead or Champion Lean Six Sigma deployment
• Management who want to understand more about Lean Six Sigma

Booking and Course Fees

Fees include:

• Delegate workbook, including reference information
• Training provided by qualified and experienced tutors with extensive practical management auditing experience across a variety of manufacture and service industries
• Lunch and refreshments during the day
• Residential accommodation and evening meal (1 night)
• Certificate verifying attendance and completion of course

Variable discounts available if 2 or more delegates are booked on the same course

Please complete the booking form and return together with the relevant fee. Contact us for further information.

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