The DMAIC Way Green Belt: Creativity and Innovation through Problem Solving

Course Info:
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Jan 13/14 & Feb 10/11, 2020*
8 am – 4 pm
$1,895/person
IHCC Jefferson County Center
112 S. Court
Fairfield, IA 52556
*Must attend both session dates

​Brought to you by:

Iowa Quality Center - Partnering for Performance Excellence
Indian Hills Community College
Creative Solutions

Course Overview
This training is a developed methodology where people become improvement focused to support the organization to become more efficient, effective and productive.  This facilitated method integrates Lean and Six Sigma, giving people through-out the organization the skills they need to find the most practical and sustainable way to improve the way every-day work is done. The process builds a culture of quality and continuous improvement.  

How is this unique?
During the sessions individuals will learn the 5-phase process of The DMAIC Way™ while working through an improvement project for their organization. This is a learn-by-doing type of course that includes coaching after the class to support the individual through the project to obtain certification.  

Who should attend?
Anyone interested in leading improvement teams, getting green belt certification, or getting the foundation for Black Belt.

Outline & Exercises
Day 1 & 2

• Introductions and Expectations
• Systems Thinking
• Lean & DMAIC Overview
• Assessing the current state
• Data Gathering and Analysis
• Facilitation Techniques

Day 3 & 4

• Facilitation Techniques
• Team Leadership & Management
• Analyzing Data & Root Causes
• Skills Application

• Standardizing Improvement
• Presentation & Feedback

Example Tools & Skills

• Pareto Diagram
• Problem Statement
• Process Mapping
• 5-Why
• Check Sheet
• Affinity Diagram
• 8-types of Waste
• SIPOC
• Control Charts & Capability Analysis
• FMEA
• Attributes of a High Performing Team
• DPMO
• CTQ & Customer Matrix
• Value Stream Mapping

After this session, participants will be able to:

• Understand foundational models like systems thinking, variation, Lean
• Demonstrate selection and application of basic and intermediate improvement tools.
• Explain how to use data to determine root cause of a problem.
• Lead and manage a project and team to complete a storyboard of a project.

To Register:  Contact Indian Hills Continuing Education & Workforce Solutions at
641-683-5249 or cews@indianhills.edu

Creative Solutions