Lean Six Sigma for Leaders

Name: Lean Six Sigma for Leaders
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Empowering you with the critical skills you need to be an effective Leader of Lean Six Sigma organizations

Created byDean Westbrook

Last updated 3/2021

English

What you'll learn

Lean Six Sigma
Process Improvement
Operational Excellence
Management Techniques

Course content

9 sections • 38 lectures • 3h 28m total length

Welcome0:36
My Experience0:54
Brief introduction and description of work I've accomplished during my career in business.
Why This Course Is Different0:44
A few reasons why I believe this course is unique and compelling for you as an Executive or Leader in your organization.
Who This Course Is For0:41
Who this course is aimed at.
Learning Objectives0:53
A brief summary of the areas we will cover and what you should expect to gain from the course.

What Lean Six Sigma Is All About9:27
A succinct and clear explanation of what Lean Six Sigma is and its importance to your business.
What's Missing From Lean Six Sigma5:51
Some quick examples of a few areas that you should supplement to your Lean Six Sigma practice.
Business Complexity and How Lean Six Sigma Can Help3:45
Why Lean Six Sigma is valuable in dealing with and reducing complexity in modern business.
The Strategic Imperative5:12
The connection between vision, strategy, goals, actions and their outcomes.

Leadership Expectations7:00
What is expected of you in your role as a Leader in an organization using Lean Six Sigma.
Who Builds The House of Lean?6:25
A quick overview of the House of Lean concept and discussion on roles and responsibilities in Lean Six Sigma.
The Pace of Modern Business3:42
How Lean Six Sigma can help you achieve speed and velocity in the current business climate.
Knowing What You Don't Know Quiz
Always Show Up3:00
When all else fails, make sure you are present and engaged as a Leader.

Daily vs. Long Term Management10:46
Some information about the nature of daily, operational management and achieving longer term strategic goals.
Executive Presence8:49
What is Executive Presence and why is it important as you lead an organization or team.
But I'm Not A Black Belt!11:55
Is it important to be a highly skilled Lean Six Sigma Black Belt to be a successful Leader in Lean Six Sigma?
Empowering Our People4:17
The role of Respect for People in the Lean Six Sigma environment.

So What Is Coaching?5:36
Why coaching is important in Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
Ladies And Gentleman... The Fabulous Black Belt Has Arrived!5:01
What to expect from Lean Six Sigma Black Belts in your organization.
Coaching, Management, Leadership2:24
The difference and connection between coaching, management and leadership.
The Impact of Words4:39
Communication styles and approaches as you lead Lean Six Sigma efforts.
Coach Yourself8:09
Applying coaching techniques to your own self-development.

Let's Get Real About Culture13:39
What is company culture, how do you assess it, and how do you change it to empower Lean Six Sigma work?
Measure What Matters8:15
The importance of measuring critical activities and results in the business.
So You Thought This Was Easy?8:24
Dealing with challenges and the long journey towards Lean Six Sigma success.
The 5 Minute Miracle Cure7:02
Re-setting expectations for getting results quickly from Lean Six Sigma.
Your Culture

Balancing Demands5:54
How to prioritize and select improvement initiatives for maximum value.
Principles vs. Outcomes11:19
The interplay between sticking to core principles and driving measurable outcomes for the business.
Ready, Aim, Fire9:03
All about execution, performance and commitment.
The Circle of Failure and How To Break It8:35
Dealing with inevitable failure and learning from mistakes.
Inside, Outside, and In-Between6:41
Balancing customer focus with employee experience.

What It's OK To Forget2:15
We've covered a lot; here's what you really need to focus on.
Remember These 3 Things1:57
Above all else, make sure you understand and embrace these 3 key points.
Creating Good Habits8:48
How to identify recurring patterns of behavior and drive positive change in your day to day work.
When All Else Fails5:53
Don't be dis-spirited: here is advice on how to stay the course for the long term.
Final Assignment

Requirements

Currently a Manager, Executive or Leader in an organization, or aspiring towards these roles

Description

Most Lean Six Sigma training is aimed at individuals who will go improve their company processes. Great, but where does that leave you as a Manager, Supervisor, or Executive in an organization? How do you gain the basic knowledge needed to understand Lean Six Sigma, and what is your role as a Leader with quality and continuous improvement teams under your responsibility? This course will give you a foundation in Lean Six Sigma and is uniquely aimed at existing or aspiring Managers who want to inspire and challenge their teams to push for better outcomes using Lean Six Sigma.

So whether you are a Leader now, or aspiring to a Leadership role, this training will accelerate your growth and career opportunities. You will feel confident in leading Lean Six Sigma teams, coaching individuals, communicating results to Leadership, and embarking on a lifelong journey to master the timeless principles of Lean Management.

This training will also inspire you if you are an existing Green Belt or Black Belt looking for the next level of development. As your career progresses you need to understand organizational development, psychology, and strategic thinking. There is an introduction to all these important concepts right here.

You will also be given resources to continue developing and growing your ability to lead Quality and Continuous Improvement efforts. I give you the key information without the irrelevant details and technical jargon. Just good solid information based on 2 decades of practice and execution in a fast-paced business environment.

Who this course is for:

Business Executives
Leaders
People Managers
Supervisors

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Introduction and Course Overview5 lectures • 4min

Lean Six Sigma for Business4 lectures • 24min

Your Role As A Leader4 lectures • 20min

Leading for Success4 lectures • 36min

Coaching Matters5 lectures • 26min

A Culture of Continuous Improvement4 lectures • 37min

Results, Results, Results5 lectures • 42min

What You Need To Remember4 lectures • 19min

Wrap Up & Next Steps3 lectures • 1min

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