Lean Six Sigma Champion Training

Executive training is for senior managers and executives investigating the possibility of implementing Lean Six Sigma within their organization – one day. The course emphasizes the business value of Lean Six Sigma along with a solid foundation in what Lean Six Sigma is about, the phases and how it works, how to implement successfully, common mistakes, how to integrate Lean Six Sigma with other critical support functions such as finance and information technology, The class also explores how Lean Six Sigma integrates with other process and business performance disciplines and how Lean Six Sigma enables strategic decision making. The class provides insights into how world class organizations such as Toyota, Motorola, and General Electric use continuous improvement techniques for competitive advantage. Particular emphasis is placed upon the Toyota Way, Systems Thinking, and development of holistic analytical and improvement models (Value, Flow, and Mastery). Additionally, the class covers where to find additional resources and how best to conduct the Lean Six Sigma decision making process.

Process Oriented Design Training

Maximum class size 20

Process Oriented Design^TM (POD) is the only software development methodology that ensures proper engineering of critical processes in parallel to and integrated with software development design and development. Designed and developed by experts in process engineering methods such as lean six sigma and Baldrige, POD represents the most advanced approach to date for system design and development. POD uses simple qualitative and complex techniques to ensure that systems are true systems, not simply software. A true system accounts for all elements of the production process including processes, people, technologies and related inputs, outputs, customers, and suppliers. With the rapid adoption of process excellence and Business Process Management (BPM) applications, the need has never been greater for a software engineering approach that integrates meaningful process engineering techniques. Any organization implementing BPM solutions should be using POD or the value of BPM will not be realized. BPM implementation brings the potential to implement powerful process management within an organization. However, if not properly implemented from concept through management, BPM is a dangerous tool that gives false hope to management. From requirements gathering through delivery and support of the system, BPM is a different breed of software implementation and must be implemented using the techniques found in POD to ensure success. This half day executive overview presents the concept and benefits of POD to attendees. Organizations implementing process excellence and those implementing BPM solutions will be interested in attending this seminar. It is recommended that a cross section of various levels and departments attend this overview.

Also offered in as an Executive Overview with a maximum class size of 12

Lean for Service and Transactional Processes

Lean for service and transactional process training is a one week course providing attendees with a solid foundation in the theory and practice of Lean in service and transactional environments. The course is designed to meet the needs of both executives and line workers such that everyone develops a common understanding of Lean Six means programmatically, within the project, and for the individuals in the organization. This class places emphasis upon using value stream analysis, 5S, pull systems, and level loading to organize work effectively, reduce waste, and improve cycle times.

Hoshin Kanri Training

Hoshin Kanri training is for all levels of management from the front line up through the highest level of executive management. This is a one day course and action learning workshop emphasizing the business value of Hoshin Kanri planning and the critical role Hoshin Kanri plays in world class Lean organizations. Foundationally, the class educates attendees on the fundamentals and application of Hoshin Kanri in any organization. Further, the class educates on how to implement successfully, common mistakes, and how to integrate Hoshin Kanri with Lean Six Sigma and balanced scorecards. Class room training is followed by a series of workshops at the executive and management levels in which students experience action learning and apply Hoshin Kanri tools and techniques with the support of our trainers to create the first pass of totally participative goals.