How to Manage Lean Six Sigma Projects: Part I

Learn how to identify, select, and plan Lean Six Sigma projects.

Introduction

• Taking charge in a Lean Six Sigma project

1. Preparation

• Course prerequisites and handbook
• Lean Six Sigma project work records

2. Selection and Planning

• Lean Six Sigma project selection
• Team selection in Lean Six Sigma projects
• Team structure: Core team and ad-hoc members

3. Define Phase in DMAIC

• Lean Six Sigma Define phase roadmap
• Lean Six Sigma project charter
• Lean Six Sigma project kickoff
• SIPOC and process boundaries
• Stakeholder analysis
• Stakeholder communication planning
• COPQ and expected project benefits
• Lean Six Sigma project planning

4. Measure Phase in DMAIC

• Lean Six Sigma Measure phase roadmap
• Mapping current-state value stream and processes
• Data collection planning for Measure phase
• Conducting Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)
• Measuring baseline performance and process capability
• Stratification of count or categorical data
• Stratification of continuous data

Conclusion

• Moving to the next course