How to Manage Lean Six Sigma Projects: Part I

Course details

If you are assigned to lead and run a Lean Six Sigma project, where do you start? You need training on how to prepare, plan, and conduct Lean Six Sigma DMAIC projects. In this first of two courses, Dr. Richard Chua—author, professor, consultant and certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt trainer—explains how to identify, select, plan and run Lean Six Sigma projects through the Define and Measure phases of DMAIC, step-by-step using the right tools to complete project deliverables in each phase. For Green Belts or Black Belts, this course shows how to run a project and carry out their responsibilities as a project leader. For executives and managers who are deployment and project champions, this course explains their roles and responsibilities to ensure project success. Checklists, success tips and a Lean Six Sigma DMAIC roadmap are discussed and provided.

Note: This course builds upon prerequisite courses in the Becoming a Six Sigma Green Belt and Six Sigma Black Belt learning paths.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Taking charge in a Lean Six Sigma project

1. Preparation

02 - Course prerequisites and handbook
03 - Lean Six Sigma project work records

2. Selection and Planning

04 - Lean Six Sigma project selection
05 - Team selection in Lean Six Sigma projects
06 - Team structure - Core team and ad-hoc members

3. Define Phase in DMAIC

07 - Lean Six Sigma Define phase roadmap
08 - Lean Six Sigma project charter
09 - Lean Six Sigma project kickoff
10 - SIPOC and process boundaries
11 - Stakeholder analysis
12 - Stakeholder communication planning
13 - COPQ and expected project benefits
14 - Lean Six Sigma project planning

4. Measure Phase in DMAIC

15 - Lean Six Sigma Measure phase roadmap
16 - Mapping current-state value stream and processes
17 - Data collection planning for Measure phase
18 - Conducting Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)
19 - Measuring baseline performance and process capability
20 - Stratification of count or categorical data
21 - Stratification of continuous data

Conclusion

22 - Moving to the next course

How to Manage Lean Six Sigma Projects: Part I

Authors

Richard Chua