Course Information
Course Objectives
- Understand Lean Six Sigma, its origins, and its benefits.
- Learn the Lean Six Sigma roles and principles and the 8 Wastes of Lean Management.
- Master the Lean Six Sigma Improvement method known as DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control)
- Learn to collect data and track the success of projects
- Complete a real-world Lean Six Sigma project.
- Prepare to take and pass the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification exam
Prerequisites & Requirements
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
- Introduction to Green Belt Training
Overview of Lean Six Sigma, the 8 Wastes and DMAIC - Define Phase – How To Define the Problem
Creating the project charter, understanding the current state and develop project communication - Measure Phase – How to Measure the Current Process
Select measures, planning and collecting baseline data - Analyze Phase – How to Identify the Cause of The Problem
Conducting data and process analysis; brainstorming, developing and validating root causes - Improve Phase – How to Implement and Verify the Solution
Crafting, filtering and determining solutions; conducting risk management - Control Phase – How to Maintain the Solution
Creating monitoring and response plans, project documentation
Instructor
Ken Maynard
Ken Maynard is currently the Director of Client Success at GoLeanSixSigma.com. He has over a 30-year record of driving improved quality and higher profitability with organizations in a wide variety of industries, including aerospace, healthcare, financial services, medical devices, government, food & beverage, automotive, and consumer products.
Ken has also worked with leaders to complete successful enterprise-wide continuous improvement, reengineering, and product design projects that resulted in high-value transformations.