5 Quick Tips for Six Sigma Project Management

Name: 5 Quick Tips for Six Sigma Project Management
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Improve the success of your DMAIC or Six Sigma projects with these practical tips

Created byAmanda Zimmerman

Last updated 6/2024

English

What you'll learn

Identify good Six Sigma project ideas
Recognize the difference between traditional Project Management and Six Sigma
Ways to get buy-in for projects from management and workers
Appreciate the importance of milestones and celebrating benefits

Course content

3 sections • 8 lectures • 31m total length

Welcome and Introduction2:32
Welcome to 5 Quick Tips for Six Sigma Project Management.
Green Belt courses can give wonderful insight into statistical analysis but often lack insight in how to apply the tools and lead successful projects.
This course offers 5 quick times from experienced Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Amanda Zimmerman to help and support your Continuous Improvement journey.

Identifying the right project3:41
Many new Six Sigma practitioners start off with one project idea, when that doesn't work they feel like they've failed. Often this leads to people giving up or executing projects that don't have support or a good chance for success.
In this video lecture I share some ways you can choose better projects and increase your chances of successful execution.
Project Management vs Lean Six Sigma Projects3:45
While managing a Six Sigma (DMAIC) project you may lean on Project Management tools from time to time.
In this video lecture I cover the differences between Project Management and Lean Six Sigma projects to ensure you recognize the differences before getting started.
Managing Change to Get Buy-in5:19
Why won't my manager support my project? The team doesn't want to implement the changes!
These are the MOST frequent grievances I hear from new Continuous Improvement professionals.
Lean Six Sigma projects require you to manage change. It may not be the focus of the Green Belt Certification, but it is the most common and challenging part people struggle with.
In this video lecture I review some ways you can help lead your team through change.
Seeing the Real Process or Work3:37
It seems so much easier to take people at their word, however the sad truth is you cannot rely upon anecdotal stories alone.
In this video lecture I talk about why it is so important have data and go to observe the actual process you are improving.
How to Use the Control Phase to Make Changes Stick6:05
Every day is an opportunity to improve. It is ESSENTIAL that you celebrate your progress and all the benefits direct and indirect your project achieved.
In this video lecture I share why it is so important to reflect on your journey, the benefits, and celebrate those milestones.

Requirements

Previous Six Sigma training recommended

Description

This course will provide you with an overview of the most frequent challenges new Green Belt facilitators face. This will be particularly helpful if you are just starting your DMAIC or Six Sigma Project.

Most Green Belt courses today focus on Statistics. These skills are needed, however the majority of students struggle not with Data Analysis and Statistics but with the people and organizational culture they encounter when leading improvement projects.

People are resistant to change. This makes it essential for you to have both Project and Change management skills to successfully execute your project.

These five tips covered in this course are the common roadblocks you will encounter when executing Lean Six Sigma projects. Including some recommendations to improve the likeliness improvements will be sustained in the long-term. These support your Six Sigma journey while giving you the Project and Change management support to meet your goals.

Lean Six Sigma or DMAIC is applicable regardless of your industry or location. If you've struggled to apply these tools you will find these tips helpful both in getting started on your project and throughout project execution. This course is intended for those that have some background in Lean Six Sigma and are looking to apply the structured problem solving tool of DMAIC.

Who this course is for:

Lean Six Sigma Green Belts
Continuous Improvement Practitioners
Project Managers

5 Quick Tips for Six Sigma Project Management

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 3min

5 Quick Tips5 lectures • 22min

Wrap-Up2 lectures • 7min

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