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Course Overview

Organizations across industries face pressure to deliver higher quality at lower costs while adapting to change. Lean Six Sigma provides a proven framework that integrates Lean’s focus on eliminating waste with Six Sigma’s emphasis on reducing variation through data analysis. Together, these approaches create sustainable process improvements that enhance customer satisfaction and organizational performance.

This ten-day course from EuroQuest International Training covers the DMAIC (Define–Measure–Analyze–Improve–Control) methodology, Lean tools, root cause analysis, process mapping, statistical approaches, and change management strategies. It also integrates foresight and governance to ensure improvements are sustainable, ethical, and aligned with organizational goals.

Course Benefits

• Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to improve process efficiency and quality

• Use data-driven problem solving for decision-making

• Eliminate waste and reduce operational variation

• Strengthen governance and compliance in process improvement initiatives

• Build a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

Why Attend

Organizations that master Lean Six Sigma can achieve operational excellence, cost savings, and customer satisfaction while fostering a culture of performance and accountability. This course enables participants to lead and contribute to improvement projects with measurable results.

Training Methodology

• Structured knowledge sessions

• Case studies of Lean Six Sigma success across industries

• Scenario-based exercises using DMAIC and Lean tools

• Conceptual frameworks integrating foresight and compliance

• Reflective workshops on organizational culture and change

Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Define Lean Six Sigma principles and their integration

• Apply the DMAIC methodology to process improvement projects

• Identify and eliminate process inefficiencies and waste

• Conduct root cause analysis using data-driven tools

• Apply statistical methods to monitor and reduce variation

• Map processes for analysis and redesign

• Ensure compliance and governance in improvement initiatives

• Build cross-functional collaboration in improvement projects

• Drive continuous improvement with foresight and adaptability

• Foster organizational cultures that sustain Lean Six Sigma practices

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Lean Six Sigma

• Principles of Lean and Six Sigma

• Benefits and challenges of implementation

• Roles in Lean Six Sigma projects (Green Belt, Black Belt)

• Case studies of organizational transformation

Unit 2: Define Phase – Project Scoping

• Identifying problems and opportunities

• Defining project goals and objectives

• Voice of the Customer (VoC) and requirements

• Project charters and team roles

Unit 3: Measure Phase – Process Analysis

• Process mapping and value stream analysis

• Data collection techniques

• Baseline performance measurement

• Identifying key metrics and KPIs

Unit 4: Analyze Phase – Root Cause Identification

• Root cause analysis tools (Ishikawa, 5 Whys, Pareto)

• Hypothesis testing and statistical tools

• Identifying process bottlenecks

• Interpreting data for insights

Unit 5: Improve Phase – Solution Design

• Brainstorming and creative problem solving

• Lean tools for improvement (Kaizen, 5S, Kanban)

• Process redesign for efficiency and quality

• Piloting and implementing solutions

Unit 6: Control Phase – Sustaining Improvements

• Standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Control charts and statistical process control (SPC)

• Monitoring systems for long-term improvement

• Embedding resilience into processes

Unit 7: Lean Tools for Process Excellence

• Waste identification and elimination (TIMWOOD framework)

• Continuous flow and Just-in-Time (JIT) principles

• Visual management and workplace organization

• Error-proofing techniques (Poka-Yoke)

Unit 8: Six Sigma Tools and Statistics

• Process capability analysis (Cp, Cpk)

• Variation measurement and control

• Statistical software and dashboards

• Linking Six Sigma with organizational KPIs

Unit 9: Strategic Foresight in Lean Six Sigma

• Anticipating risks in improvement projects

• Scenario planning for future process demands

• Adaptive continuous improvement strategies

• Global foresight lessons in operational excellence

Unit 10: Governance, Ethics, and Compliance in Process Improvement

• Ethical considerations in Lean Six Sigma initiatives

• Governance frameworks for project oversight

• Regulatory compliance in process management

• Transparency and accountability in reporting

Unit 11: Change Management and Employee Engagement

• Communicating Lean Six Sigma initiatives

• Overcoming resistance to process change

• Training and upskilling employees

• Building a culture of ownership and accountability

Unit 12: Future of Lean Six Sigma

• Digital transformation and Industry 4.0 in process improvement

• AI, analytics, and automation in Lean Six Sigma

• ESG and sustainability in operational excellence

• Future-ready skills for Lean Six Sigma leaders

Target Audience

• Process managers and quality professionals

• Governance, risk, and compliance officers

• Project managers and operations leaders

• Executives driving organizational excellence

• Consultants advising on Lean Six Sigma implementation

Target Competencies

• Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

• DMAIC process improvement framework

• Data-driven problem solving and analysis

• Root cause identification and resolution

• Governance and compliance in improvement projects

• Change management and employee engagement

• Continuous improvement culture building

Join the Lean Six Sigma for Process Improvement Training Course from EuroQuest International Training to master tools and strategies that eliminate waste, improve quality, and deliver sustainable organizational performance.