Six Sigma: Project Management Basics

Six Sigma Yellow Belt    |    Intermediate
  • 16 Videos | 1h 1m 30s
  • Includes Assessment
  • Earns a Badge
  • Certification CPE
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Six Sigma and Lean are business process improvement methodologies that, when used in concert, are called Lean Six Sigma and can become a transformational strategy that enables a system of process control and process design to make your business more effective and efficient. This course covers tools that are available for use when planning and managing a Six Sigma project. It explores  the work breakdown structure, Gantt chart, activity network diagrams, affinity diagrams, matrix charts, tree diagrams and tollgate reviews.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • identify the elements of a project charter
    recognize a well-written goal statement
    recognize a well-written problem statement
    identify best practices when scoping a Six Sigma project
    identify the elements of Six Sigma communication plan
    determine the best communication tools to use in different situations
    identify how planning tools are used during a Six Sigma project
    recognize how a work breakdown structure is used during a Six Sigma project
  • interpret a given Gantt chart
    use an activity network diagram to gain information about a project
    recognize best practices when creating affinity diagrams
    recognize when to use a matrix chart
    identify uses for a relations chart
    recognize best practices for creating tree diagrams
    identify activities required to prepare for and conduct a tollgate review

IN THIS COURSE

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    Six Sigma: Project Management Basics
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    Managing Projects in Six Sigma
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    Defining Project Goals and Baseline Data
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    Creating the Problem Statement
    4m 5s
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    Defining Project Scope
    4m 25s
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    Purpose and Benefits of a Communication Plan
    2m 55s
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    Effective Project Communication
    4m 43s
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    Six Sigma Project Planning and Monitoring Tools
    3m 44s
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    Using the Work Breakdown Structure
    4m 15s
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    Planning with Gantt Charts
    4m 20s
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    Using Activity Network Diagrams to Manage Projects
    4m 9s
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    Using Affinity Diagrams to Understand Problems
    6m 9s
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    Depicting Relationships Using Matrix Charts
    4m 33s
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    Using a Relations Chart to Show Cause and Effect
    2m 23s
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    Depicting Hierarchies Using a Tree Diagram
    3m 50s
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    Tollgate Reviews
    3m 39s
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