Lean Six Sigma Champion

Course Map

Total Estimated Hours:  19

SESSION 1: Introduction to Lean Six Sigma 4.65 HOURS

  • Introduction
  • Higher Standards for Higher Performance
  • Input Determines Output
  • Lean Six Sigma Defined
  • What's In a Name?
  • The 5 Lean Principles
  • The 8 Forms of Waste
  • Success Stories
  • The Sigma Level
  • The 99.9% Problem
  • Calculating the Sigma Level - Toolset
  • DNA of a Champion
  • Lean Six Sigma Framework
  • DMAIC - The Improvement Process
  • Lean and DMAIC
  • Thought Process Mapping - Toolset
  • Organizing for Success
  • Working Relationships
  • Critical Success Factors
  • Session Wrap-Up and Skill Check

SESSION 2: The Champion Role 8.4 HOURS

  • Process Thinking
  • The Source of Value
  • The Source of Value: Gemba
  • Process Mapping (SIPOC) Toolset
  • Flow Charts
  • Balanced Scorecard Toolset
  • Project Selection Toolset
  • Project Charter Toolset
  • What Makes a Good Project Manager?
  • Stakeholder Analysis - RACI Matrix
  • Project Planning & Tracking Toolset
  • Project Tollgate Review Toolset
  • Define Tollgate - Progress Review
  • Measure Tollgate - Progress Review
  • Analyze Tollgate - Progress Review
  • Improve Tollgate - Progress Review
  • Control Tollgate - Progress Review
  • Session Wrap-Up and Skill Check

SESSION 3: Leading Teams 6.05 HOURS

  • Leadership Introduction
  • Leadership Thinking
  • Robot Leadership
  • Fueling The Improvement Engine
  • Leadership Characteristics
  • Practice, Study and Reflection - Learning by Modeling
  • Leading Teams
  • Developing an Effective Team
  • Improving Team Development
  • 4 Conversations Toolset
  • The Change Challenge
  • Leading Change
  • Success Factors For Effective Change Management
  • Leader Standard Work Toolset
  • Leadership Reflection
  • Session Wrap-Up and Skill Check
  • Course Completion and Feedback
  • The Lean Six Sigma Journey