Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

You learn the most basic about Lean Six Sigma and how to improve your own processes using structured problem-solving.

This includes setting clear goals, obtaining data and facts to uncover causal relationships, introduce simple, effective solutions that last.

The course combines 2 web meetings of 2 hours with 1 day classroom.

Learning objectives

This training enables you to:

Learn a structured method to solve problems and improve processes.
Practice structured problem-solving, and receive feedback that helps you improve.
Visualize activities with process maps to understand the big picture, improve collaboration, and discover opportunities for improvement.
Recognize waste (activities that do not add value).
Learn Lean solutions that can eliminate or reduce waste.
Practice Lean solutions in an engaging Lego game developed by Cardiff Business School and Revere.
Create lasting results

About the course

You learn to use an A3 template to solve problems / improve processes a systematic way, using 7 steps:

Start with Background, understand Current situation, set a Goal, Analyze and prove root causes, consider Measures and create an Implementation plan. Follow up to ensure lasting results.

The first web meeting teach you how to use an A3 for basic problem solving.You use the A3 template to solve a relevant problem and submit it for feedback. In the next web meeting, all participants receive feedback on their A3.

Between the 2 web meetings, there is a 1-day classroom course where we use a Lego game to practice structured problem solving and Lean solutions to reduce waste. The classroom training lets you practice A3, process mapping and lean principles to improve flow using a Lego game.

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Webmeetings

In the first webmeeting you learn to use an A3 template (see picture) to solve problems successfully:

Introduction to problem-solving
Lean & Six Sigma
Comparison of A3, DMAIC & PDCA
7 step problem-solving:
1. Select a problem and describe why (what are the gains?)
2. Measure current situation
3. Decide Y and set specific goal)
4. Understand "Y = f(x)", identify, measure and prove root causes (Brainstorming, Fishbone, 5 Why)
5. Identify possible solutions and choose the best ones based on your decision criteria
6. Implement chosen solutions
7. Follow-up (ensure lasting results)

Between the 2 online meetings, you solve a relevant problem using the A3 template.

In the last web meeting (~1 month after the first meeting), all participants receive feedback on their A3.

Choose a problem that is realistic to solve in 1 month. If your A3 is not completed, we can go through what you have.

Classroom

Introduction and practical information
Continuous improvement
Introduction to Lego game
Round 1 of Lego game
Describe background and current situation
Set a specific goal
Identify waste using process mapping
Finding solutions using Lean principles:
- - One-piece-flow versus batch
  - Reduce Change-over-time & Standardization
  - Takt and balance
  - Cross-training
  - 5S & Lean lay-out
  - Visual management
Decide improvements for Round 2 of Lego game
Play Round 2
Evaluate results
Wrap-up and key learning

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We use Lean principles and solutions to improve a Lego manufacturing process.

The game was developed by John Bicheno at the Lean Enterprise Research Center and further developed by Joakim Hillberg at Revere in Sweden.

Companies, universities and consultants from several countries use this game to provide practical experience and understanding of Lean principles.

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Practical information

Courses can be arranged on request and customized to your business needs.

Your own data can be used in examples and exercises.

Open courses are arranged according to the Course Calendar.

You can start e-learning when you want. You have access for a year and unlimited attempts to successfully complete multiple-choice exam.

Lunch, refreshments, and drinks during classroom training are included, and you receive a course completion certificate.

Location

Course location varies; check "Place" in Course Calendar.

Lean Tech is located at Kristoffer Robins vei 13 (0978 Oslo) and organizes courses here.

We have an agreement with Thon Hotels and organize courses in other locations as needed.

Registration

Instructor

Sissel Pedersen Lundeby is IASSC (International association for Six Sigma certification) accredited trainer associate:

"This accreditation publically reflects that you have met the standards established by IASSC such that those who participate in a training program led by you can expect to receive an acceptable level of knowledge..."

Sissel has a Master in Chemical Engineering and more than 20 years' experience within manufacturing and environmental technology. She has practiced Lean Six Sigma since 2002, completing Black Belt projects and certification through Cytec (2004) and IASSC (2017).

She use Lean Six Sigma to create measurable results and want her course participants to be successful improving their processes. That's why her training focus on practical application.

Feedback

"Inspiring, professionally competent, popularize a theoretical discipline"

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"Academic highly skilled and clear performance. Fun and builds trust"

Jon Sørensen, Production Manager at Berendsen

"10/10 good at reaching everyone"

Erlend Stene, Sales leader at Berendsen

"Clear and well presented. Good at asking questions and listen (check understanding)"

Morten Bodding, Production Manager at Berendsen

"Made a difference, engaged and skilled"

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Anonymous feedback:

"Clear presentations and well explained"

"I thought it was very rich, with good examples that made me reflect"