Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Information

Do you want to learn how to develop effective, measurable and sustainable change in your organization? Do you want a globally-recognized credential that certifies your organization's dedication to continuous improvement?

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Berry College's action-oriented Green Belt certification is distinguished from other lean programs in its dedication to providing training in soft skills, methodological rigor and quantitative tools of Lean Six Sigma while also coaching participants on the development, implementation, evaluation and presentation of a lean project. Berry's program is structured to align with the American Society for Quality (ASQ's) standards for Lean Six Sigma. As part of our credentialing process, participants are expected to develop a project charter and carry out a small, but meaningful process change plan in a division of their organization. Berry instructors will serve as coaches while participants work as change agents, applying the Lean Six Sigma training from the classroom directly to the workplace. Throughout the training, participants will transition between workshop lectures, critical discussions, multiple hands-on simulations, and active peer feedback on project development.

What will you gain?

• Practical experience initiating, implementing and evaluating firm projects
• Personal leadership and team building skills to effectively manage organizational change
• The ability to recognize project priorities, coordinate resources more effectively, and identify and manage risk
• One-on-one coaching with instructors throughout the project duration to ensure lean tools are effectively implemented

Who Should Attend? 

• Business Executives that want to pursue continuous process improvement in their organizations and become advocates for effective change and employee empowerment at all organizational levels.
• Directors and Managers seeking to reduce bottlenecks in their departments with a refocus on systems thinking to improve overall workplace productivity.
• Employees who want to improve their teams' efficiency, understand how to develop voice and influence in managerial projects, and provide ongoing support and direction for their teams.

Course Topics

Session I - Burning Platform, Leadership and Team Dynamics

• Burning platform
• Principles of Leadership
• Just Culture and Teamwork
• Change Management
• Voice of the customer, business and employee
• Essentials of process mapping and value stream mapping

Session 2 - Foundation for A3 Thinking and Lean Processes

• Project Charter (development of the A3 and a focus on problem solving)
• Root Cause Analysis
• Lean Fundamentals
• Theory of Constraints 

Session 3 - Process Improvement Fundamentals and Business Analytics

• 7 Types of Waste
• Hypothesis Testing
• Business Analytics 

Session 4 - Final Project Presentations

• Evaluations of project pilot and hypothesis testing
• Analyze leadership, team, and cultural issues
• Develop a monitoring and response plan for continuous improvement