Six Sigma for Champions - SS601
* For operational and business leaders
Course description
The Six Sigma for Champions course is for selected operational leaders who are responsible for leading six sigma in their respective business units and operational segments.
It is also for core implementation team members who spearhead plans and actions in the support functions of finance, information technology, human resources, training and communications.
Course outcomes
- Addresses the critical leadership factors of six sigma success - the core of knowledge and tools all champions need to effectively lead six sigma.
- Instills a baseline of generic knowledge prior to the more hands-on activities of deployment planning, implementation oversight and ongoing six sigma leadership.
- Cements the purpose for organizational change and the possibility for highly significant operational and business improvement.
- Provides the knowledge and capability for champions to integrate the methodologies and tools of six sigma into their existing job functions.
- Teaches the tools for completing successful projects, alleviating roadblocks, implementing improvements and executing control throughout the DMAIC process.
- Prepares champions to select appropriate six sigma projects, keep projects on track and deliver expected results.
- Provides the tools and techniques necessary for monitoring progress, managing projects and coordinating the initiative across organizational lines.
- Provides enough technical material for champions to fully understand the inner workings of six sigma.
- Provides the necessary managerial material for champions to fully support and lead their respective portions of the initiative.
Tools used: Simmyx learning simulator, Excel, Centryx, Prodyx, Minitab educational version, Instantis project management