Training

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt || Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Master Black Belt || Executive Leadership and Project Sponsor

Overview

The professionals at Circle 6 Consulting are experts in creating and delivering Lean Six Sigma curricula. We follow the structure of the adult learning model to develop the most effective, unique LSS programs of instruction on the market. Our material is developed by certified Master Black Belts and Ph.Ds in relevant fields who all have more than 15 years of experience teaching the LSS methodology and in real-world application.

 

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Duration: 2 non-contiguous weeks (delivered over 2 months)

Overview

  • Students come to class with a chartered project.  Ideally, the project is selected during a Project Identification and Selection Workshop (PISW) and contributes significantly to achieving the organization’s strategic goals.
  • Learning is through a combination of lecture, in-class and out-of-class exercises, and application of methodology and tools to the student’s Green Belt project.
  • There is an expectation that each student will eventually become a Certified Green Belt

Course Agenda

Week 1
  • Introduction and Course Overview
  • Introduction to Lean Six Sigma
  • Introduction to Define
  • Multi-Generational Project Planning
  • Project Charter
  • Introduction to Project Management
  • Key Lean Concepts
  • Transactional Lead Time Simulation
  • Document and Analyze the Process
  • Fundamental Simulation – Round 1
  • Defining Process Requirements
  • Gate Review Process and Define Gate Review
  • Introduction to Measure
  • Minitab Overview
  • Basic Statistics
  • Determine What to Measure and Data Collection
  • Understanding Variation- Control Charts
  • Measurement System Analysis
  • Process Capability
Week 2
  • Introduction to Quick Improvement (KAIZEN)
  • Quick Improvement- Process Flow Improvement Overview
  • Fundamental Simulation – Round 2
  • Quick Improvement –CONWIP
  • Fundamental Simulation – Round 3
  • Measure Gate Review
  • Introduction to Analyze
  • Root Cause Identification and Validation
  • Cause and Effect Matrix
  • FMEA
  • Hypothesis Testing
  • Simple Linear Regression
  • Quick Improvement 5S
  • Analyze Gate Review
  • Introduction to Improve
  • Solution Development
  • Evaluate and Select Solutions
  • Piloting the Solution
  • Plan and Implement the Solution
  • Improve Gate Review
  • Introduction to Control
  • Process Control Methods
  • Mistake Proofing
  • Control Gate Review
  • Project Closeout
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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Duration: 4 non-contiguous weeks (delivered over 4 months)

Overview

  • Students come to class with a chartered project. Ideally, the project is selected during a Project Identification and Selection Workshop (PISW) and contributes significantly to achieving the organization’s strategic goals.
  • Learning is through a combination of lecture, in-class and out-of-class exercises, and application of methodology and tools to the student’s Black Belt project.
  • There is an expectation that each student will eventually become a Certified Black Belt

Course Agenda

Week 1
  • Introduction and Course Overview
  • Introduction to Lean Six Sigma
  • Introduction to DEFINE
  • Multigenerational Project Planning
  • Validate the Business Opportunity – The Project Charter (Project Initiation)
  • Introduction to Project Management
  • Change Management
  • Building Effective Teams
  • Key Lean Concepts
  • Transactional Cycle Time Simulation
  • Document and Analyze the Process (Process Analysis)
  • Fundamental Simulation – Round 1
  • Defining Process Requirements (VOC)
  • Presentation Basics
  • Gate Review Process and DEFINE Gate Review
  • Introduction to MEASURE
  • Minitab Overview
  • Introduction to Basic Statistics
Week 2
  • Determine What to Measure and Data Collection
  • Understanding Variation and Control Charting
  • Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
  • Process Capability
  • Introduction to Quick Improvement (KAIZEN)
  • Quick Improvement – Process Flow Improvement
  • Fundamental Simulation – Round 2
  • Quick Improvement – CONWIP
  • Fundamental Simulation  – Round 3
  • Measure Gate Review
  • Introduction to Analyze
  • Root Cause Identification and Validation
  • Cause and Effect
  • FMEA
Week 3
  • Multivari Analysis
  • Confidence Intervals
  • Hypothesis Testing
  • Means, Medians and Variance Tests
  • Two Way ANOVA
  • Simple and Multiple Regression
  • Proportions and Chi Square
  • Quick Improvement – 5S
  • Quick Improvement – ABC Stratification
  • Quick Improvement – Changeover Reduction
  • Quick Improvement – Total Productive Maintenance
  • Analyze Gate Review
Week 4
  • Introduction to Improve
  • Pre DOE Simulation
  • Introduction to DOE
  • Full Factorial DOE
  • Fractional Factorial DOE
  • DOE Planning
  • DOE Simulation
  • Replenishment Pull
  • Solution Development
  • Evaluate and Select Solution
  • Pilot the solution
  • Plan and Implement the Solution
  • Improve Gate Review
  • Intro to Control
  • Intro to Process Management
  • Process Control Chart Review
  • Mistake Proofing
  • Process Control Methods
  • Replication and Standardization
  • Control Gate Review
  • Project Close Out
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Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Duration: 3 non-contiguous weeks (delivered over 3 months)

Overview

  • Our Master Black Training consists of 3 weeks of intensive training and hands-on application in the areas of advanced technical skills, consulting and coaching skills, and training, presenting and facilitation skills.
  • There is an expectation that each student will eventually become a Certified Master Black Belt

Course Agenda

Weeks 1 and 2
  • Technical Skills
    • Storytelling
    • Data Mining
    • Data Analytic Skills
    • Simulations
    • Survey Methodology
    • Consulting and Coaching
      • Leadership
      • Trust
      • Empathy
      • Xenophobia
Week 3
  • Training, Presenting and Facilitating
    • Training process and fundamentals
    • Presenting – building clarity and credibility
    • Facilitating – engaging hearts and minds
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Executive Leadership and Project Sponsor

Duration: 1-2 days (customizable)

Overview

This workshop is designed for leaders and sponsors within the organization and is highly customizable to fit local needs.

Participants will learn:

  • The history and synergy of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Deployment approaches, infrastructure requirements and the LSS value proposition
  • The Project Sponsor role and responsibilities
  • The Project Charter process
  • The Gate Review Process
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