Lean Six Sigma Project Coaching Program for Organizations

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If you are looking for private group training for your organization, please read below…

In my experience, the most successful Lean Six Sigma training programs for both employees and companies have the following characteristics:

Content that covers most practical Lean and Six Sigma tools
Blended content (combination of live instructor and self-paced videos)
Hands-on training and exercises
Leadership support provided to participant for training and project work
Coaching and support after training from expert
Exam to test proficiency and knowledge retention of the content
Requirement to complete a real-life project
Projects benefits/results that pay for the training investment
Aligns with ISO/CD 18404 guidance

We have a blended Lean Six Sigma training program for your organization that incorporate these key elements. See how we have helped our clients achieve amazing results with a similar program, where their project successes have paid for the training in a matter of months! (Example #1 | Example #2 | Example #3 | Example #4)

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Let us guide you on a journey to transform your culture around quality and flow improvement by solving real-life projects in your organization to help transform your culture.

Leader Alignment – Kickoff meeting and discussion with leadership and course attendees
- Why? We need to choose projects that matter to leadership, otherwise projects will not get finished
Knowledge Boost – Blended content (33% self-paced training, 67% live virtual instruction for discussion and exercises)
- Why? Project leaders need to know about the tools in bite-size amounts so they are able to solve the business problem
  - Content and exercises based on traditional Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean tools:
    - 60+ hours of Lean Six Sigma topics: History and Overview of Lean and Six Sigma, DMAIC, Project Charter, Data Collection, Process Mapping, 8 wastes, Statistics, Minitab, SPC, Capability, Gage R&R, Hypothesis Testing, t tests, ANOVA, Regression, DOE, FMEA, Capacity (OEE, TOC), mistake proofing, flow and pull systems, setup reduction (SMED), Standard Work, 5S and Visual Controls, Behavior Change, Daily Management System, Kaizen Events, Gemba Walks and Control Plans
Knowledge Validation – Take proficiency exam based on course content (must get 65% correct to pass)
- Why? We need to know that project leaders learned the material, not just attended the training sessions or watched the videos
Project Support – Regular coaching sessions to progress through project
- Why? Project leaders need support from an expert to know which tools apply, and can utilize them correctly in the project
Achieve Results – Must complete a real-life project (with 10K USD/EUR expected savings or benefits)
- Why? Without results, we won’t know if the improvements worked, and the company will be able to recoup its investment in the training
  - Each attendee will receive up to 10 hours of coaching from instructor to help validate improvements and complete the project

Each attendee will receive a Lean Six Sigma certification if they complete the following:

Complete all training requirements (self-paced, live and recorded sessions)
Pass the proficiency exam
Complete a real-life project (approved internally by the Project Sponsor and BPI) and submit a project summary report showing application of tools and concepts from the course

What is the cost?

The course is $25,000 per organization (private program) for up to 10 of your employees. If only 5 employees complete a project and save only $10,000 per project, you will have a 6-month payback on your investment. I can guarantee you will have more than 50% completion rate if you follow our guidance, and you will save more than $10,000 per project on average, reducing your payback to only a few months! (Example #1 | Example #2|Example #3 | Example #4). In-person training can also be requested, but cost will include additional time for travel and expenses. Contact us to get a quote.

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Here are the key milestones for the program

Setup call to discuss program
Gain internal approval for program
Month 0
- 1-hour kickoff meeting with leadership overseeing and defining key projects
- 1-hour kickoff meeting with course attendees
- Confirm training dates
- Select improvement projects and finalize attendees
Month 1 and 2
- Conduct virtual and self-paced training sessions (64 hours spread over 2 months to minimize disruption to their current job)
- Coaching calls every other week with individuals and teams
Month 3
- 3 month report out to leadership team
- Coaching calls every other week with individuals and teams
Month 4 and 5
- Coaching calls every other week with individuals and teams
Month 6
- Final report out to leadership team
- Final presentation submission for approval
- Certification ceremony

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the dates and times for the training?
- This course is private within your organization, so we will work with the attendees on the exact dates and times for the 16 sessions
What if I miss a live class?
- Live classes will be recorded, and must be watched before you complete your certification
What if I don’t pass the exam?
- You are able to retake the exam. It is open book, and all questions are covered in the course material
What if I need more time or more coaching hours?
- Taking a little extra time or needing a little extra help is not a problem. If you need a lot more assistance, there are options available to extend or add on additional hours. Please discuss with us during your next coaching call.
What happens after I complete my certification?
- You are eligible to attend our Black Belt training, which is a similar program, but with more advanced training material and higher expectations for project benefits (50K USD/EUR per project)
Can I work with someone else on a project?
- Yes, you can partner with another employee, but the total project benefits will need to be double, so you both average the minimum amount of savings. Each person must also equally contribute to the project (based on feedback from the other person).
What if I don’t have others in my organization interested in the training?
- Check out our coaching program for individuals
What is the payment plan?
- We will require a signed purchase order before the training begins, with 50% of the payment made within 30 days of the first training date. After the training is completed, and projects have been launched and coaching sessions are underway, we will ask for the remaining 50% payment (around month 3 or 4).
What is different about this program if we request Black Belt training instead of Green Belt?
- In order to attend Black Belt, all attendees must have completed a qualified Green Belt training program (which covers key topics to help prepare you for the Black Belt training, and preferably with a completed Green Belt project).
- In addition, there will be additional project benefits required for a Black Belt project (50K USD/EUR per project), a requirement to provide training on some Green Belt tools and methods to others at your facility, along with providing mentoring to other employees on a Green Belt project or Lean event. The cost of the program will increase to $30,000 to accommodate these additional requirements.
What statistical software program is required for the program?
- The program is built around Minitab (recommended), but can be taught with Excel add-ins, SigmaXL, QI Macros, JMP, R or other statistical package. It is ideal to purchase full licenses for attendees instead of relying on free trials of the software, so they can use the program during their project. We can also run analysis for you if you lose access to your program. Additional fees may be added for modifying the training for lesser known packages.

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