Some organizations have embarked on transformational initiatives to improve efficiency... sometimes with mixed results. If you want to reduce lead times or increase quality, you need to adopt a structured approach based on improvement approaches such as Lean, Operational Excellence, Six Sigma or Kaizen.
The White Belt is the essential first step in this operational excellence journey, enabling your organization to achieve exceptional levels of performance. With the Lean Six Sigma White Belt, you'll be equipped with the fundamental tools and skills to contribute to the continuous improvement of your business.
During this training course, you'll learn how to identify and prioritize activities that create value, so that improvement efforts translate into gains for the customer. You'll be able to assess the potential gains that a transformation could bring you, and the avenues you should pursue to achieve them. You'll also be able to assess your level of maturity in terms of continuous improvement.
Duration
1 day
Schedule
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Regular fee
$540
Preferential fee
A preferential rate is offered to public institutions, to members of certain professional organizations as well as to companies that do a certain amount of business with Technologia. To know more, please read the "Registration and rates" section on our FAQ page. Please note that preferential rates are not available for online training courses. Discounts cannot be combined with other offers.
$485
Objectives of the training
At the end of the course, participants will be able to assess the opportunities for improvement in their organization, and the potential gains to be made following a transformation.Targeted audience
Managers, administrators, team leaders and anyone who plans, coordinates or supervises work teams.Prerequisite
Wish to commit to an improvement process.Trainers
Course architecture
The content of this training course is designed to enable participants to understand the basic concepts of continuous improvement and see how they can be applied in everyday work. Divided into three parts, this content will be particularly useful for starting a continuous improvement approach, or having more impact with these tools.
Part 1: What differentiates continuous improvement from other improvement approaches, and how I can apply it to my work
In this first portion, the principles behind continuous improvement are reviewed, and the participant is asked to assess the extent to which these best practices are applied in everyday work. Points covered include:
In this first portion, the principles behind continuous improvement are reviewed, and the participant is asked to assess the extent to which these best practices are applied in everyday work. Points covered include:
- How an organization that makes good use of continuous improvement tools works (case study.
- What differentiates the continuous improvement approach from traditional or intuitive improvement methods?
- What is the method for continuous, day-to-day improvement?
- What are the ingredients for successful deployment of continuous improvement?
- How does my organization compare with best practices (survey).
- What are the assets and obstacles to the deployment of continuous improvement in my workplace?
Part 2: How to identify the potential for improvement in my work and the solutions that will bring about performance gains
In this second part, participants analyze their day-to-day work from different angles, to identify the potential gains that continuous improvement could generate. They then look at concrete solutions to achieve these gains. Topics covered include
In this second part, participants analyze their day-to-day work from different angles, to identify the potential gains that continuous improvement could generate. They then look at concrete solutions to achieve these gains. Topics covered include
- How to differentiate a task that has value from one that doesn't (i.e. one that requires more effort than necessary).
- How to get rid of worthless activities with the various continuous improvement techniques, such as work cells, work standardization, 5S, visual management and SMED.
- When to use each technique and how they improve work.
- How to measure the value of the work we do from the customer's point of view.
- How to measure the value of the work you do in a day.
- Which improvements can be implemented and what is the typical return on investment for each.
Part 3: Taking action with a continuous improvement project
Now that the potential for improvement has been identified, and the solutions to address it chosen, this final section looks at :
Now that the potential for improvement has been identified, and the solutions to address it chosen, this final section looks at :
- How a continuous improvement project is structured.
- The steps involved in implementing a continuous improvement project.
- How to plan a continuous improvement project.
Pedagogical details
Training architecture
Theoretical, interactive presentations and practical exercises and precise action plan developed throughout the day by each participant according to his or her situation. Our approach is concrete and specifically adapted to your particular needs. Our training activities are practical and focused on your company's real-life situation. Theory is rapidly illustrated through activities and discussions.
Type of training
Skill development
Skill development and knowledge integration
Decision support
Basic knowledge
Private or personalized training
Do you have several employees interested in the same training course? Whether in person at your offices or remotely in virtual mode, we offer private training courses tailored to your team's needs. Group rates are available. Contact us for more details or request a quote online.
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1 day
Schedule
See training dates for details
Regular fee
$540
Preferential fee
A preferential rate is offered to public institutions, to members of certain professional organizations as well as to companies that do a certain amount of business with Technologia. To know more, please read the "Registration and rates" section on our FAQ page. Please note that preferential rates are not available for online training courses. Discounts cannot be combined with other offers.
$485
Private or personalized training
Do you have several employees interested in the same training course? Whether in person at your offices or remotely in virtual mode, we offer private training courses tailored to your team's needs. Group rates are available. Contact us for more details or request a quote online.
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