Lean Six Sigma uses waste-reduction and process-improvement methodologies to increase end value for customers and save resources in the process of achieving these goals. It improves processes by identifying, analysing, measuring and controlling areas of waste with the aim to improve processes, reduce costs and enhance value for customers.

The PD Training Lean Six Sigma Introduction Training Course is designed for beginners where you can develop a deeper understanding of Lean Six Sigma and its implementation. The training course creates a solid foundation in Lean Six Sigma methodologies to help you gain expertise in these concepts.

The PD Training Lean Six Sigma Introduction Training Courses, full of practical hands-on activities, are run by Lean Six Sigma experts in Auckland, Christchurch or Wellington. Ph: 0800 003150

Your Learning Outcomes

Obtain a working understanding of Process Management, Six Sigma and Lean

• Know and apply the basic concepts
• Demonstrate use of the terminology

Comprehend daily work as a process-oriented activity

• Understand process inputs and outputs
• Understand process flow and know what determines value add vs. non-value add
• Understand how the processes you are a part of fit into the larger set of processes needed in delivering value to the customer

Perform Process Mapping and characterisation

• Create a detailed Process Map of a process you are personally involved in.
• Prioritise significant outputs from the process and quantify their level of performance to requirements.
• Identify inputs and their relationship to the significant outputs.

Perform process improvement activities

• Improve a process you are personally involved in using Process Management, Six Sigma methods and Lean Principles to improve its performance.
• Continue to improve other processes.

Establish control mechanisms and monitoring processes to sustain an existing process and/or any improvements you make.