Introduction to Process Improvement

Process Improvement Overview (White Belt)

Process Improvement Overview | White Belt provides a first look at structured process improvement. It is intended as awareness training for someone who just wants to understand the basics. Take it then apply the full cost to another course.

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What you will gain

from completing this course:

A valuable certification for your portfolio
Knowledge to participate on an improvement team project
Ability to make improvements in your work area and on your processes

Course curriculum

Introduction to Process Improvement | Yellow Belt

1

Getting Started
- Getting Started
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- Navigation Tips
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Module 1: Structured Process Improvement
- What You will Learn in Module #1
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- What is a Process?
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- Submit a List of Processes
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- Tips to Identify Processes for Improvement
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- A Brief History of Structured Improvement
- Single Question Quiz - History of Improvement
- Examples of Actual Process Improvements
- Example: Heavy Equipment Setup
- Single Question Quiz - Heavy Equipment Setup
- Example: Review of Construction Drawings
- Single Question Quiz - Review of Construction Drawings
- Preparing for the Exercise to Baseline and Improve Process Performance
- Exercise: Baseline Process Performance
- Exercise: Analysis of Baseline Data
- Exercise: Implement a Process Improvement
- Exercise: Analysis of Data from Round #2
- Exercise: Submit your results here
- Feedback on the Exercise
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Module 2: Identify Waste
- Learn to identify Value-Producing Activities and Process Waste
- Value-Producing Activities
- Please Submit Your List of Value-Producing Activities
- Process Waste - Part 1
- Quiz - Classify Activities as Value-Producing or Process Waste
- Process Waste - Part 2
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Module 3: Reduce Variation
- Reduce Process Variation - Outline and Files
- Mistake Proofing
- Submit Your Mistake Proof Solutions
- 5S
- Visuals
- Submit Your Example List of Visuals
- Standard Work
5

Module 4: Visualize Data
- Common Charts for Visualizing Data
- Run Charts
- Pareto Charts
6

Module 5: Improve Flow
- Improving Flow
- Batch vs Single-Piece-Flow
- Level Loading a Process
- Quiz: Please Submit Your Calculations for Level Loading a Process
7

Module 6: Individual and Team Improvement
- Individual and Team Improvements - Outline
- The DMAIC Improvement Project Roadmap
- Individual Just-do-It Improvements - PDCA Cycle - Ideas to Get Started
8

Conclusion and Next Steps
- Conclusion and Next Steps
- Course Survey

Instructor(s)

Senior Consultant

Stephen Turnipseed

The Deployment Champion for Chevron's Lean Six Sigma program, Steve initiated and expanded the methodology across the corporation's Global Upstream business units. A certified Master Black Belt and an experienced instructor that consistently receives 5 ratings, he has taught hundreds of people from basic overviews to certified facilitators. The Managing Director called Steve, "One of the best mentors in the corporation".

Instructor

Victor Ugorji

Victor is a passionate transformation champion with proven success in diverse lean six sigma initiatives. He held the responsibility of a Lean Sigma Advisor for Chevron Nigeria, was a Member of the Global Asset Performance Management team in a multinational mining company in Canada, and is currently a management team member of the Continuous Improvement team in a Canadian-based company. Victor has worked in more than 200 process transformations with accrued financial benefits of more than $140 million.

FAQ

What is the difference between the Overview course and Introduction to Process Improvement?
Introduction to Process Improvement leads to Certification as a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and includes all of the Overview Course material plus much more. The Intro course takes 6 to 8 hours to complete the online material, exercises, and live session. The Overview, White Belt course is intended as an awareness module and takes about 2 hours. It does not include a live session or as many lessons or exercises. After completion of the Overview course, you will receive a White Belt Training Certificate.
If I intend to pursue my Yellow Belt Certification, should I start with the Overview course?
If you know that you want a deeper knowledge of process improvement or desire to have the certification, then jump straight to the Introduction course. If you are not sure, you can start with the Overview then apply the purchase price toward your next course within 12 months.
Do I need to complete all of the topics and assigments before attending the virtual instructor-led session?
Yes, we set and uphold a high standard for our students. To receive an invitation to the live instructor-led session, all topics must be completed, quizzes are taken, and assignments submitted.
When are the live Zoom sessions with the instructor(s) held?
Unless otherwise announced, the instructor sessions for the Introduction to Process Improvement Course are held twice a month on the second Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm EST and the fourth Saturday of the month at 1:30 pm EST. If you have a group that would like to request a date, please send a note to info@makingvalueflow.com

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in Process Improvement Today

Become a valued team member on improvement projects. Make time and cost-saving changes to your processes. With improvement certification(s) on your resume, you can get noticed in the job market. Take a blended-course that is interesting and practical from a company with a proven history that uses a blended approach and produces superior results.

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Course Reviews

Practical Concepts, Tools and Techniques; Immediate ROI

Waleed Kopara

This Process Improvement training includes concepts, tools, and techniques that are practical, easy to understand and follow. The training participant will ...

This Process Improvement training includes concepts, tools, and techniques that are practical, easy to understand and follow. The training participant will have an ROI immediately after applying the concepts learned.

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Process Improvements = A Positive Impact to the Bottomline

Carolyn Ridley

I enjoyed this course as it is presented in "bite-size" pieces which allows a concept to sink in before moving to the next topic, keeping my attention. The ...

I enjoyed this course as it is presented in "bite-size" pieces which allows a concept to sink in before moving to the next topic, keeping my attention. The presenter is articulate and professional. But what was most important to me was the quantifications of the positive, and potentially significant, impacts to the bottom line by understanding how to make even simple process improvements. Another take-away was how applicable the concepts in this training class are not only to my business (and daily life) but to any business. Well done - I am ready to take the next course!

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