Statistical uncerstanding for six sigma
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- March 30, 2007 at 3:53 am #46581
How important is it to understand statisitics to be a good six sigma practitioner?
0March 30, 2007 at 4:05 am #154192
qualitycoloradoParticipant@qualitycoloradoInclude @qualitycolorado in your post and this person will
be notified via email.Amit,
“Statistical thinking will one day be as
necessary for efficient citizenship as the
ability to read and write.” — H.G. WellsBest regards,
QualityColorado0March 30, 2007 at 4:08 am #154193Very Well put.
Thanks0March 30, 2007 at 4:15 am #154194Dear QualityColorado,
Looks like you have been in this business for a while. I am planning to undertake the following courses to get a better understanding of SS and be able to apply what I learn before I go for my certification. I would like to know your thoughts on the course outline.
The first is a one day foundation course:
Program This one-day training program aims to cover the following topics:
Foundations of business improvement methodologies
History of business improvement and Six Sigma practices
Key principles underlying business improvement
Understanding variation
Contemporary Six Sigma models for improvement projects
Improvement planning tools
Using an Improvement Plan and PDSA Cycle Plan
Application of learning in a simulation improvement project
Fundamental analysis tools and techniques
Critical analysis of teams’ project work
Reflections on key learnings
Sponsoring and managing improvement projects
Unlocking potential applications. Objectives
Understand key principles and concepts underpinning the Six Sigma methodology
Develop an understanding of the Six Sigma Business Improvement Models
Develop skills in improvement planning, including the use of an Improvement Plan and a PDSA cycle plan
Develop skills in the use of fundamental analysis techniques
Understand the roles and responsibilities necessary for effective Business Improvement projects
Understand the history of business improvement and contemporary Six Sigma practices. This is an intensive program commencing at 8.30am and concluding at 5.30pm.
The second course is the actual Green Belt course:
This intensive four-day Green Belt program consolidates the understanding and use of statistical, analytical and operational intervention tools for improvement. Specific content over the four days includes:
Review of improvement methodologies, including DMAIC, UDTI, Learn Six Sigma and Design for Six Sigma
Fundamental concepts and principles of improvement, including Systems Thinking and Variation
Using DMAIC and UDTI Models for Improvement
Improvement Planning and Analytical tools
Statistical Process Control knowledge and skills
Facilitation skills and interventions
Communication skills
Specific facilitation skills for leading a team to use specific analytical tools
Project commissioning
The roles of management in business improvement
The role of an Improvement Project Management Office
Roles and responsibilities of team members. Objectives This Six Sigma Green Belt training program aims to facilitate participant skills and knowledge to:
Reinforce and expand on understanding of the Improvement Process and associated methodologies, including the desired Framework for Improvement
Recognise how to best utilise improvement planning tools
Consolidate understanding of the concept of variation
Demonstrate effective use of fundamental analytical and problem-solving tools
Demonstrate abilities in fundamental statistical analysis
Identify and implement the conditions that enable the success of effective improvement projects
Distinguish between the roles and responsibilities of facilitators, team leaders and project sponsors
Develop individuals into deploying the above roles
Identify issues in team dynamics, team work and communication
Implement effective strategies to enhance teamwork capabilities and cohesion.
Please suggest if these course outlines are any good.
Best Regards
Amit0March 30, 2007 at 4:19 am #154195
qualitycoloradoParticipant@qualitycoloradoInclude @qualitycolorado in your post and this person will
be notified via email.Amit,Thanks – one more:”Variation is life; or life is variation.” “We must understand variation. — Dr. W. Edwards Deming
Best regards,
QualityColorado0March 30, 2007 at 4:26 am #154197I liked the first one better
0March 30, 2007 at 5:33 pm #154222
Allthingsidiot OParticipant@Allthingsidiot-OInclude @Allthingsidiot-O in your post and this person will
be notified via email.Also all the important Lean Concepts were missing?
0March 30, 2007 at 5:33 pm #154220
Allthingsidiot OParticipant@Allthingsidiot-OInclude @Allthingsidiot-O in your post and this person will
be notified via email.You have to focus on ANOVA ,DOE,Taguchi Rubusness/QFD,FMEA and the DFSS
/DMADV.
You have to redesign the whole requirements?0April 2, 2007 at 1:19 am #154276SO i guess there’s a lot missing
0April 2, 2007 at 3:46 am #154278
qualitycoloradoParticipant@qualitycoloradoInclude @qualitycolorado in your post and this person will
be notified via email.Amit,Regarding the outlines:1. UDTI — I have to admit that I am unfamilar with the acronym “UDTI” in the context of a Six Sigma course. Do you know what that stands for? Is it a proprietary set of tools (proprietary to the group that is conducting the training) that is suppose to support DMAIC?2. One-day intro course — the topics look fine. If taught competently with good examples, this should provide a good overview of Six Sigma. I noticed that there is a simulation project — this should work well for a 1-day course.3. 4-Day Green Belt (GB) course – this one has pros and cons — PROS — I like much of the content, especially Systems Thinking and Variation and the specific inclusion of facilitation skills.CONS —
1. There is no mention of “change management”; a good GB or BB course should include that.2. Additionally, there is no mention of completing a actual, real project — does the 4-day course require that? It should, and they should be providing you (the participant) with support from a BB or MBB after the course. Be sure to find out about this.3. 4 days — While the technical content of the course looks fine (with some exceptions, as noted), I find it VERY, VERY difficult to believe that they can pull this off, at the “Green Belt” level of knowledge and competence, in just 4 days. The material they have listed, if done well, should take twice that time.Have they provided you with references (people who have taken the course in the past)? If so, have you called them? Make sure that they provide references, and then call them. Ask the references whether they have actually completed any projects based on what they learned from the 4-day course.
… hope this is helpful …Best regards,
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