Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training

Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is a performance improvement philosophy, methodology and toolset in one. It has become a commonly used approach to performance improvement projects. The benefits of LSS are focus on customer requirements and process efficiency and the fact that decisions are based on data. The outcome is improved customer satisfaction and significant cost reduction. While the structured approach and data based decision making ensure tight project control. LSS helps mobilising the professionals in an organisation for a focused continuous improvement journey, improving employee effectiveness and providing a performance oriented culture.

Green Belts play a very important role in larger performance improvement projects taking upon them specific tasks or responsibilities, or they execute a separate (functional) project under the supervision of a (Master) Black Belt.

The PricewaterhouseCoopers Lean Six Sigma Programme for Green Belts provides the skills and knowledge participants need to take part in business improvement initiatives under the responsibility of a (Master) Black Belt.

Participants are certified as Green Belts upon passing a theoretical examination.

• To define Lean / Six Sigma and place this methodology in their business context;
• When to use LSS to improve performance and strengthen change initiatives;
• How to use the LSS method working under the supervision of a (Master) Black Belt.

For whom?

This training is intended for experienced performance improvement practioners having 3 to 5 year working experience. Awareness of LSS Concepts at Yellow Belt level is an entry requirement.

Why is this training relevant?

This training enables participants to play an important part in LSS initiatives and provides them with a perspective on becoming a Black Belt.

By the end of the course you will:

• Know the meaning and uses of the Lean Six Sigma philosophy
• Understand each phase of the standard improvement approach (DMAIC)
• Know the concept of Tollgate reviews
• Know how to deal with DMAIC project roles and how customer and PwC employees fit in
• Know how to apply basic statistics
• Understand why and how change facilitation techniques are used
• Be able to identify which processes are most suitable for the Six Sigma approach.

Who are the trainers?

The lead trainers are :

• Jacques de Swart, Master Black Belt, Director PwC
• Jan Wille, Black Belt, Manager PwC
• Steven van Agt, Director PwC
• Nanon Klok, Black Belt, Manager PwC

Programme

The duration of the Green Belt training is 3 days, including 1 evening programme.

Programme contents:

• (Pre) Define phase
• Measure phase
• Analyse phase
• Improve phase
• Control phase
• General topics
• Leadership
• Change management
• Project management

Date

• Date will be determined in consultation with the client.

Costs

Clients receive a proposal tailored to their specific wants, needs and requirements, taking into account the number of participants and the exact number and nature of the improvement projects. This influences the degree of:

• tailoring the theory
• coaching during the training
• support, coaching and (tollgate) reviewing during the improvement project execution

In-house

More information on this in-house training can be made available upon request. If you send us your wishes, we will get in touch with you shortly to discuss customizing the in-house training to your needs.

Location

• Location is determined in consultation with the client.