Six Sigma - for the Black Belt Practitioner

Setting the stages for Six Sigma

• The origins for Six Sigma, SPC, and Dr. Deming

• Six Sigma defined and setting the plan for implementation

• Six Sigma – Different from other program initiatives

• The underlying principles of Six Sigma

• DMAIC – The five stages of Six Sigma

• The People and Roles in Six Sigma – Who Does What?

• The qualifications of a Six Sigma Black Belt

• Setting the wheels in motion in your organization

• Vital ingredients for Six Sigma implementation success

• Black Belt leadership skills

Defining what the problems are – Black Belt Stage 1

• Understanding systems – Getting the big picture

• Identifying and defining problems objectively

• Process mapping and analysis

• Identifying measurable Key Process Indicators – Critical To Quality characteristics

• Comparing your situation to industry - Benchmarking

• Developing a measurement plan

Taking measurements – Black Belt Stage 2

• Understanding types of data and variation

• Theory and basic concepts of statistical measurement and tools (SPC)

• How to collect data that will provide for scientific and objective analysis

• Understanding measurement systems and assessing measurement reliability

• Planning and using control charts for data collection

• Creating the data collection plan

Data Analysis – Black Belt Stage 3

• Assessing the validity of your data

• Calculating control limits and assessing natural variation of your processes

• Creating a Histogram and calculating Sigma and process capability

• Assessing your company’s performance of the process being studied

Responding to the data for process improvement – Black Belt Stage 4

• Understanding what the data is saying 

• Focusing on the specific indicators showing the most variation or inconsistencies

• Establishing numerical standards 

• A systematic problem solving model

• Using disciplined problem solving tools to pinpoint where changes need to be implemented

• Implementing changes and assessing their effectiveness

Process control and confirmation – Black Belt Stage 5

• Understanding the difference between statistical process monitoring and statistical process control

• Establishing the control chart plan for SPC

• Determining charting methods and measurement frequency for each identified characteristic

• Identifying and assessing other input variables that may be affecting the processes under control

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