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Lean Six Sigma

DMAIC Green Belt Certification

 

 

 

 

The DMAIC Way Green Belt

Workshop Outcomes:

  • Apply the foundational concepts of Lean & Six Sigma in everyday work
  • Connect Lean Six Sigma tools to a problem or & challenge to develop lasting resolution
  • Facilitate groups in using Lean Six Sigma tools to solve problems
  • Create buy-in amongst a team to reach a shared vision
  • Differentiate between a problem, symptom, and root cause.
  • Manage difficult conversations & establish accountability in departmental efforts 
  • Develop team cohesion & trust to multiply accomplishments from CI teams
  • Internalize your motivational drives into leadership strengths & blind spots with Predictive Index

Course Overview

Over a 4-day Virtual or In Person Workshop, we facilitate the following content:

Lean Six Sigma (The Required Stuff)
  • Foundational Lean & Six Sigma concepts & the role they play in Process Improvement
    • Systems, Process, Variation, People, Policy, Customers
  • The value of both Lean & Six Sigma & when to apply each methodology
  • The DMAIC Way & how it guides the problem solving process
  • A Toolbox of over 40 Process Improvement Tools
  • Real world application of the Toolbox's many tools in participant projects
Green Belt Project Leadership (The Essential Stuff)
  • Team formation & generating team buy-in
  • Usage of Predictive Index motivational drives to understand your natural drives as a project leader
    • Understand your leadership strengths & potential blinds spots
  • Conflict resolution methodologies
  • Establishing Accountability in a team & through the change process
  • Having difficult conversations with stakeholders & team members
  • How to build trust with your team members & develop their commitment to a project team.
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Course Agenda

Course Structure

 

Participants will work on a CI project of their choosing to go through The DMAIC Way® to identify and present to leadership for Green Belt certification.

The workshop meets for four total days split into two-day sessions. Each session is ~3-4 weeks apart to allow for progress on individual's projects.

Each individual receives coaching calls to support long-term implementation & lasting impact of their project!

Session 1
Foundations & Tools
  • Introduction & Expectations
  • Systems Thinking
  • Lean & Six Sigma Principles
  • DMAIC Overview & Integration
  • Defining the TRUE  Problem
  • Analyzing the Current State
  • Data Gathering & Analysis
Session 2
Project Applications & Project Leadership
  • Analyzing Data & Root Causes
  • Facilitation Techniques
  • Team Leadership & Project Management
  • Driving Accountability & Increasing Buy-in
  • Skills & Tools Application
  • Standardizing the Improvement
  • Presentation & Feedback

 

Course Details:

VIRTUAL VERSION (see dates at right): 
Duration: 8:30 AM-4pm
Length: Two, 2-day sessions, 3-4 weeks apart
Course is hosted virtually via Zoom 


IN-PERSON VERSION (see dates at right): 
Duration: 8:30 AM - 4 PM
Length: Two, 2-day sessions, 3-4 weeks apart
Course is in person at our Des Moines Training Center

Facilitator: Michael Peterson,

Master Black Belt

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upcoming courses

Apr 17/18, May 8/9
The DMAIC Way Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Workshop via Zoom

Join Michael for this Virtual Workshop. 

Sep 12/13, Oct 3/4
The DMAIC Way Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Workshop @ BecomeMore's Des Moines Training Center

Join Michael for this In Person Workshop. 

Nov 13/14, Dec 10/11
The DMAIC Way Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Workshop via Zoom

Join Michael for this Virtual Workshop. 

Certification Path

Register for Class

1st Facilitated Session (2-days)

Foundations & Tools of Lean,

Six Sigma, and The DMAIC Way

Between Session Working Time

Multi-week break between sessions

to meet with your team and

kick off your Green Belt Project

Between Session Working Time

2nd Facilitated Session (2-days)

Attendees return for the final two facilitated days to share project successes and challenges, and gain valuable project leadership skills & cement their mindset of continuous improvement

Post-Workshop Project Completion

Returning to your organization, progress on your project, implementing the outcomes of the Green Belt project. Work with your workshop facilitator along the way for support.

Post-Workshop Project Completion

Certification

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