Overview
Six Sigma is today being used by companies and organisations of all types to achieve breakthrough performance improvements in their processes so enabling best-in-class quality and customer service.
Six Sigma projects apply a comprehensive and proven set of Continuous Improvement tools to systematically drive the capability of customer and business-goal aligned processes towards the “Six Sigma” performance standard of 3.4 defects per million opportunities.
The projects are led by Black or Green Belts who apply the DMAIC problem solving methodology to Define the problem, Measure the process, Analyse the process, Improve the process and implement Controls to sustain the improvements.
Six Sigma can be applied in all industries and functions - including Manufacturing, Finance, Call Centres, Government, Healthcare.
The incorporation of Lean tools into the Six Sigma framework provides the most powerful process improvement approach available (Lean Six Sigma).
As your implementation partner, we can provide the upfront and ongoing support to initiate and sustain the programme. Considerations include: implementation approach, organisational impact, selection of projects and “Belts”, training and coaching requirements, measurement of results.
Black, Green and Yellow Belts are then trained to use the methodology and tools to bring about the project goals, supported by us until they attain self-sufficiency.
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- Black Belt, Green Belt and Yellow Belt Training
- Lean Six Sigma
- Free Six Sigma Taster
- Leadership Orientation
- Champion Training
- Public Training
- Does your company already have Six Sigma Training?
- Six Sigma and Lean e-learning
- Six Sigma Certification
Black Belt, Green Belt and Yellow Belt Training
Black Belts receive four weeks of practical, project-based training. Green Belts follow a similar model but with two weeks of training. Yellow Belts receive two days of training, which enables them to participate as team members in Black Belt and Green Belt projects.
Green and Black Belt training usually takes place in one-week blocks, one month apart. Each week covers one or more of the DMAIC phases. There is a high emphasis on practising the techniques through exercises and application to the participants’ own projects. We use Minitab software to relieve the need for deep statistical knowledge and manual calculations – the focus for Green and Black Belts is on interpreting results.
Throughout the projects, our experienced Master Black Belts can provide coaching to help establish the use of the Six Sigma / Lean Six Sigma techniques and methods, and can assist with or provide Black or Green Belt certification.
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Lean Principles can be seamlessly integrated into our Six Sigma programme.
Lean Topics include - Value Stream Mapping, Identifying Waste, Time and Work Analysis, Cell Design, Balancing Workload, 5S, Kaizen Workshops.
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Free Six Sigma Taster
Experience the power of Six Sigma through an interactive, half-day workshop. Lots of people are aware of six sigma but are not sure if it is right for them. This is an opportunity to find out more.
This offer is open to organisations in Scotland. You can also register as an individual and we will run when we get enough participants.
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Leadership Orientation
Explains what Six Sigma / Lean Six Sigma is, why it works, how it works.
Topics include: What is Six Sigma / Lean Six Sigma? Why Six Sigma / Lean Six Sigma? Understanding Process Measurement, Roles in the Six Sigma Organisation, Voice of the Customer, Selecting and Reviewing Projects, Overview of the DMAIC Problem Solving Methodology and Six Sigma Tools, Planning a Successful Implementation.
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The Six Sigma Champion is a senior manager responsible for the successful delivery of projects. They provide the authority within the organisation to support the Black Belt and Green Belt project leaders.
Topics include: Six Sigma Roles and Responsibilities, DMAIC and Tools Overview, Project Selection, Supporting Projects, Reviewing Projects – what to look for at each step, questions to ask.
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Public training workshops are a cost-effective opportunity for individuals or small groups to become fully trained Green or Black Belts and lead Six Sigma projects in their workplace. Moreover, every successful project will realise savings and benefits for their business and more than repay the training cost! – typical Green Belt projects often deliver benefits of more than £20,000.
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If your company already has a Six Sigma Programme
We can provide help with coaching, toll-gates, revision sessions, project clinics etc, via formal or informal sessions. A Health Check can idenfity where to get started. Please get in touch to discuss.
We can also deliver in-house training using your existing training materials.
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Six Sigma and Lean e-learning
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