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164: A Manager's Guide to Lean and Six Sigma
Program Overview
Modern managers are exposed to a range of business improvement tools and techniques. Although open to the potential of these techniques, they are often not sufficiently aware of the key ingredients to maximise on this potential. This short one day program provides a snapshot into two of the most commonly used and successful business improvement tools and offers guidance on how to implement the techniques inside an organisation.
Designed for
All managers who see an opportunity for business improvement within their organisation or business unit and wish to learn more about the potential offered by the Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Content
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Overview of the Lean philosophy
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Overview of the Six Sigma methodology
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Deciding when and where to use Lean or Six Sigma
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Identifying seven wastes in your business processes
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The cost of rework vs getting it right first time
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How Six Sigma is used to find the true root cause of rework
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How to implement a business improvement strategy using Lean or Six Sigma
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Sustaining business improvement.
Learning Outcomes
As a result of attending this program, participants should be able to:
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Understand the differences between Lean and Six Sigma
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Diagnose the main areas of waste in their business processes
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Decide if Lean or Six Sigma should be used in their business improvement situation
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Devise an implementation plan for using Lean or Six Sigma.
Nationally Recognised
No
Residential
No
Miscellaneous Information
Duration
1 day
*AIM Open Learning Programs are GST free, however GST applies to the catering component and is included in the fee.
Fees
| Professional Member: | $470.00 |
| Affiliate Member: | $565.00 |
| Corporate Member: | $470.00 |
| Public: | $565.00 |
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