This 40-hour class is designed
to help remove the shroud of myth and confusion surrounding
Six Sigma. What is it? How is it implemented? Who needs to be
involved? How does it transform an organization? Does it
really work? This is a great class for anybody managing or
working in an organization considering a role to lead or
support a Six Sigma implementation project.
Six Sigma – Where it started,
how it works, who’s involved
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The origins for Six Sigma, SPC,
and Dr. Deming
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The underlying principles of
Six Sigma
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DMAIC – The five stages of Six
Sigma
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The People and Roles in Six
Sigma – Who Does What?
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Setting the wheels in motion in
an organization
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Vital ingredients for Six Sigma
implementation success
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Six Sigma and Lean – How they
work together
Defining what the problems are
– Six Sigma Stage 1
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Understanding systems – Getting
the big picture
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Identifying and defining
problems objectively
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Process mapping and analysis
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Identifying measurable Key
Process Indicators – Critical To Quality characteristics
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Comparing your situation to
industry - Benchmarking
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Developing a measurement plan
Taking measurements – Six Sigma
Stage 2
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Understanding types of data and
variation
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Theory and basic concepts of
statistical measurement and tools (SPC)
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How to collect data that will
provide for scientific and objective analysis
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Understanding measurement
systems and assessing measurement reliability
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Creating the data collection
plan
Evaluating your measurements –
Six Sigma Stage 3
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Assessing the validity of your
data
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Visualizing the natural
variation of your processes
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Determining Sigma and process
capability
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A look at applying some
advanced statistical tools used by Black Belt practitioners
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Design of experiment – When and
How it is used to solve difficult problems or test new methods
Responding to the data for
process improvement – Six Sigma Stage 4
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Focusing on the specific
factors or indicators showing the greatest influence in the
process
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Using disciplined problem
solving tools to pinpoint where changes need to be implemented
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Implementing changes and
assessing their effectiveness
Process control and
confirmation – Six Sigma Stage 5
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Understanding the difference
between process monitoring and process control
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Establishing a process plan
using SPC or other methods
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Identifying and assessing other
input variables that may be affecting the processes under
control
Class
four hours per week for 10 weeks for a total 40 hours of
lecture/workshop training. Weekly worksite implementation
projects hone your skills and additional one-on-one
instruction ensures all your questions get answered!
Enrollment is limited.
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Now!
Did
you know?
U.S.
employers spent an average of $647 per employee for training
between May and October 1995. (That's only one-third of the
year!) Extrapolated, that means almost $2000 per year was
spent per employee in the U.S. in 1995. (Bureau of Labor
Statistics, December 1996)
May
we help you optimize your training dollars by providing free
state-funded training for your employees?
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