Lean Six Sigma
Training Plan
A well thought out training plan needs to form part of the overall deployment programme in any Lean, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma or Operational Excellence initiative. While training is important but it works best when it is delivered ‘just in time’ and at the right level.
An organisation just starting to use the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology will be full of opportunities for process improvement that can be tackled using the tools learned on a good foundational Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB)/ Six Sigma Green Belt ( SSGB)/ Lean Expert (LE) course. Ideally, this 10-day training can be split into a few smaller modules of 3-4 days each, wrapped around a real project being carried out to ensure the training is delivered at the right level and at the right time to fit into the life of the project.
Avoid the pitfall of believing that Black Belt (BB)/ Master training must be ‘better’ than Green Belt (GB)/ Expert training, and sending people on a full Black Belt course, complete with advanced statistical training, before starting any projects. While BB training is great for some, it may be overwhelming for others. For those who cannot digest the rigorous programme, they may find it stressful and become counterproductive. Hence we recommend organizations to start simply, develop the basic skills, provide expert coaching support to the Green Belts, run initial projects quickly to deliver tangible benefits for the organisation and then select the right candidates to be trained in the advanced tools when needed.
In summary, training people at an advanced level too soon is a waste of money and will probably create a lot of unnecessary stress. A progressive approach is recommended instead.
(Reference: Lean Six Sigma For Dummies®, 2nd Edition by John Morgan and Martin Brenig-Jones, Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd)
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