Overview/Description
Six Sigma and Lean are business process improvement methodologies that, when used in concert, are called Lean Six Sigma and can become a transformational strategy that enables a system of process control and process design to make your business more effective and efficient. This course covers tools that are available for use when planning and managing a Six Sigma project. It explores the work breakdown structure, Gantt chart, activity network diagrams, affinity diagrams, matrix charts, tree diagrams and tollgate reviews.
Target Audience
Candidates seeking Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification; those who are new to the world of Six Sigma or have a small role, interest, or need to develop foundational knowledge; quality professionals; engineers; production managers; frontline supervisors; and all individuals, including process owners and champions, charged with the responsibility of improving quality and processes at the organizational or departmental level
identify best practices when scoping a Six Sigma project
identify the elements of Six Sigma communication plan
determine the best communication tools to use in different situations
identify how planning tools are used during a Six Sigma project
recognize how a work breakdown structure is used during a Six Sigma project
interpret a given Gantt chart
use an activity network diagram to gain information about a project
recognize best practices when creating affinity diagrams
recognize when to use a matrix chart
identify uses for a relations chart
recognize best practices for creating tree diagrams
identify activities required to prepare for and conduct a tollgate review
recognize the purpose and benefits of tools, including the work breakdown structure, Gantt chart, activity network diagrams, affinity diagrams, matrix charts, tree diagrams, and tollgate reviews