Lean and Six Sigma Courses DMAIC Problem-Solving -- 7 hour Web-Based Course

USD $150.00

Web Certificate Course

DMAIC Problem-Solving Course Outline -- 2 Units

Unit 1 - Getting Started
Lesson 1: Becoming Aware of a Problem.
· Ways to recognize indications of problems.
· Ideas to help decide which problems to work on first.
Lesson 2: Why Use a Structured Problem-Solving Process?
· How a formal problem-solving approach can improve the effectiveness of the whole organization.
· Building a common problem-solving language.
Lesson 3: Do You Need a Team?
· Five questions to determine which problems need a team and which problems one person working alone can effectively handle.
Lesson 4: The Importance of Data.
· How data leads to information and information points the way to knowledge.
· Subjective versus objective data.
· Attribute data versus variable data.
· Using data to infer and make judgments.
Lesson 5: Overview of Different Problem-Solving Models.
· 8-Discipline Problem-Solving Model.
· DMAIC Project Cycle.
· Xerox Problem-Solving Process.
· Boeing Process Flow for Working Projects.
· A generic Six-Step Problem-Solving Model.
Challenge: An assessment of the learner's progress in this unit.

Unit 2 - DMAIC Project Cycle
Lesson 1: Define.
· Establishing a project (problem-solving) team and getting the team started up.
· Developing the Problem Statement.
Lesson 2: Measure.
· Setting up the measurement systems so that the appropriate data needed to determine the root cause of the problem can be collected.
Lesson 3: Analyze.
· Using a systematic approach to collect, display, and analyze data to identify the root cause(s).
· Verifying that the cause identified is truly the root cause.
· Identifying a solution to attack the root cause and correct the problem.
Lesson 4: Improve.
· Executing the problem solution.
· Developing simple and complex action plans.
· Using Gantt and PERT Charts to plan the implementation and monitor progress.
Lesson 5: Control
· Finishing the job to ensure the problem does not come back.
· Ensuring training, audit practices, and knowledge transfer are completed.
Challenge: An assessment of the learner's progress in this unit.

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