COURSE OVERVIEW:
Organisations that have used the Six Sigma methodology have reduced waste, increased profit and enhanced shareholder value. Investing in Six Sigma training for employees at all levels within a company can be a catalyst to increasing productivity and profitability.
The foundation of a successful Six Sigma program is a thoroughly trained base of empowered employees. Once the number of employees with Six Sigma training reaches a critical mass in the company, productivity can begin to improve without increasing capital costs.
A company benefits from Six Sigma the most when a significant number of its employees are trained in the methodology. When employees have adequate Six Sigma training they become much better problem solvers and can continue to increase the company’s productivity for the remainder of their careers. As more employees are trained in the Six Sigma process, the company gains more professionals to help alleviate issues, more minds to solve problems and more hands to help execute the solution.
Effective Six Sigma implementation has helped to increase the efficiency and profitability of companies in every sector. But how do you know if Six Sigma is right for your business? You must first understand the steps involved in Six Sigma implementation and ensure you are able to carry them out correctly before you can make this decision. If you don’t have a clear idea of what you’re doing or why you’re doing it, your Six Sigma system will have limited effectiveness.
This course discusses the options for tailoring and implementing Six Sigma in an organisation.
The first part shows what a truly Six Sigma organisation looks like. Then explains the first steps to take to tailor and implement Six Sigma. Also, discusses how to decide on the project focus(es) for Six Sigma.
The second part explains how to set up a Six Sigma infrastructure. Then discusses the development of required competencies in Six Sigma participants. Also, shows how to start off with a few pilot projects. Finally, how to expand the Six Sigma initiative is explained.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of this course, you will be able to understand:
· The importance of implementing Six Sigma in the organisation
· The options for tailoring and implementing Six Sigma
· What does a truly Six Sigma organisation look like?
· The principles and elements of a Six Sigma organisation
· What are the first steps to take for tailoring and implementing?
· How to decide on the project focus(es) for Six Sigma?
· The Six Sigma options to improve business performance
· The type of response option
· The business focus option
· The nature of projects option
· How the Six Sigma continual improvement can be made up of incremental and breakthrough elements?
· The organisational approach option
· The strategic (Hoshin) management
· The cross-function management
· The day-to-day management
· How to set up a Six Sigma infrastructure?
· The choice of a mentor/champion
· What is expected of a mentor/champion?
· The mentors and Six Sigma projects
· The mentor’s check-lists for setting up, managing and completion of Six Sigma projects
· The black belts and Six Sigma projects
· The green and yellow belts and Six Sigma projects
· The development of required competencies in Six Sigma participants
· The typical in-house development program
· The Six Sigma awareness and program introduction
· The Six Sigma technical training
· The project work, assessment and belt certification
· The Six Sigma in-house project
· The Six Sigma project presentation, validation and assessment
· The award of Six Sigma black and green belts
· The continuing support phase
· Why start off with a pilot project?
· The launching of Six Sigma in a real-life situation
· The generic Six Sigma project road-map
· How to identify the project?
· How to define the project?
· How to measure current process performance?
· How to analyse the process?
· The 5W2H method of probing processes
· How to develop the improved process – pilot and verify?
· How to implement the changes – achieve breakthrough in performance?
· How to measure and hold the gains?
· How to exploit the achievement in other areas?
· The Six Sigma problem-solving road-map
· How to identify the problem?
· How to clarify the problem and the approach?
· How to measure the extent of the problem?
· How to analyse concern and determine causes?
· How to develop action plan?
· How to implement plan to prevent recurrence?
· How to measure, control and hold the gains?
· How to exploit the achievement in other similar areas?
· How to expand the Six Sigma initiative?
COURSE DURATION:
The typical duration of this course is approximately 2-3 hours to complete. Your enrolment is Valid for 12 Months. Start anytime and study at your own pace.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
You must have access to a computer or any mobile device with Adobe Acrobat Reader (free PDF Viewer) installed, to complete this course.
COURSE DELIVERY:
Purchase and download course content.
ASSESSMENT:
A simple 10-question true or false quiz with Unlimited Submission Attempts.
CERTIFICATION:
Upon course completion, you will receive a customised digital “Certificate of Completion”.