Getting Started with Lean Six Sigma in a Small to Midsize Enterprise

You can use a Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement program to generate successful results--in any size company, business unit or division. You may realize the importance of using such a disciplined and structured improvement methodology like Lean Six Sigma, but may not know quite how to get started.

This eight-hour course prepares leaders like you to implement a Lean Six Sigma improvement plan. You'll start by getting an understanding of how Lean Six Sigma positively impacts organizations, then you'll go through a successful process model for getting started. We'll describe what you need to develop an effective deployment plan for your department, business unit or your whole company. Finally, we'll show you how to gain commitment, select a project, build success criteria, manage the project, allocate resources and plan for success.

• Learning Objectives
  • Learn what Lean Six Sigma can do for your business.
  • Understand what you should expect from your Lean Six Sigma implementation.
  • Learn why integrating Lean and Six Sigma is critical for maximum returns.
  • Discover the similarities—and differences—between large and not-so-large company implementations.
  • Understand where—and how—to start your Six Sigma deployment program
  • Discover the important factors to build in when developing your Lean Six Sigma implementation plan.
  • Find out how to commit to and “sell the program.”
  • Learn how to establish your core Lean Six Sigma program.
  • Develop skills to help select the right people and the right projects.
  • Benchmark two small to midsize business case studies.
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  Course Data

  • CEU Hours: 0.60
  • ASQ RU: 0.60
  • Provider: ASQ
  • Course ID: GSLSS
  • Course Length: 6 hours
  • Cancellation Policy
• Instructors
  • Andrew (Jack) West, Ph.D.