This document provides information about a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification training program. The 2-day training will teach participants to: utilize the DMAIC process more effectively; apply Six Sigma tools to solve organizational challenges; and create solutions to business challenges using Six Sigma tools and methods. Attendees will learn how to develop and implement organizational improvements through exercises and projects. The goal is to provide professionals with techniques for continuous improvement.

1. Identify, Define and Integrate Lean Six Sigma to
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
Improve Production and Bottom Line Results
Receive Your
Yellow Belt
Certification and up
to 16 CPE Credits
Achieve a September 13–14, 2010 | San Diego, CA
Comprehensive
You Will Learn To:
Understanding
Utilize the DMAIC Process More Effectively
of Six Sigma Understand the DMAIC process as it pertains to your organization’s unique projects
to Develop Apply Six Sigma Tools to Solve Organizational Challenges
and Implement Create solutions to business challenges with the help of Six Sigma tools and methods
Organizational Implement Strategy More Efficiently
Participate in exercises to practice new implementation concepts
Improvement
Identify and Overcome Deployment Challenges
Recognize and conquer roadblocks in your deployment strategy
In Association with:
Build and Implement New Solutions for Improved Processes
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Dear Executive,
Process improvement is about commitment to excellence and quality; a commitment that
we make to change the way we work on a daily basis. Lean and Six Sigma are toolsets that
an organization can use to dramatically improve quality, reduce cycle time and achieve
cost savings. These tools work very well independently or in concert. While Lean focuses
on eliminating waste, Six Sigma focuses on reducing process variation. The end goal of
deploying one or both is typically the same - increased organizational efficiency through
continuous improvement.
The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification course provides an overview of Six Sigma
concepts, background and the Six Sigma “Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control”
process (DMAIC). You will learn how to develop and apply specific Six Sigma tools and
methods to solve business challenges. Leaders should complete the Yellow Belt training with
initial projects chartered, either ready for a Black Belt or Green Belt to lead or take with them
to their training.
The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification will help you create a continuous
improvement culture where employees and managers use Lean Six Sigma thinking and
strategy to conduct day-to-day operations and long-term projects. These methodologies and
management systems enable you and your organization to create a self-sustaining process
improvement program that will propagate throughout your organization for both short-and
long-term success. I look forward to meeting you in September!
Sincerely,
Amanda Ward
Program Director
American Strategic Management Institute
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For organizations to consistently improve their performance, it is critical that employees have the
skills and tools necessary to apply their knowledge to the improvement process. The goal of this
course is to provide professionals with techniques to continuously improve individual and team
work by contributing effective solutions in problem solving projects.
You will leave the Yellow Belt certification training with the tools necessary to:
Apply Support Document Work Complete
learned techniques the identification “best practices” to ensure the a work related
to help make of improvement in a manner that gains of successful project
improvement in the opportunities will enable them to projects are
daily work of your through a be disseminated maintained
function area team problem throughout your
solving process organization
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day one
September 13, 2010
8:00 12:00
Workshop Registration and Continental Breakfast Lunch
9:00 1:00
Welcome Remarks and Introductions Manage the Lean Six Sigma Project
Streamline Lean Six Sigma and project
Introduction to Lean Six Sigma management strategies
History and background of Lean and Apply measurement tools to evaluate projects
Six Sigma (LSS) and objectives
Outcomes of LSS
Core concepts and goals of LSS 2:30
Break
LSS infrastructure
The DMAIC methodology 2:45
Define
10:30
Break Define problem
Define improvement goal
10:45 Initiation of process mapping process (SIPOC)
DMAIC-Pizza Service Simulation Select team
Prioritizes improvement opportunities Create project plan
and countermeasures
Draft project charter
Provides for a thorough analysis of
the opportunity 3:30
Establishes a consistent approach Summary & Daily Wrap Up
Enhances employee development
and motivation 4:00
Day One Adjourns
Implementation and
Deployment Strategy
Develop strategies and objectives for deployment
Incorporate Six Sigma into organizational
business strategy
Identify key focus areas and change
management processes
Create flexibility and responsiveness in
your organization
top five reasons to attend:
Evaluate voice Dissect your Eliminate Create sound Improve the
of the customer processes to non-value metrics to quality of service
techniques that achieve dramatic added steps and measure every and engage
enhance customer improvements in decrease variation phase of the leadership to
satisfaction waste reduction to improve improvement drive continuous
processes process improvement
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day two
September 14, 2010
8:30 12:00
Continental Breakfast Lunch
9:00 1:00
Measure Focus on Projects
Baseline the current process Charter
Address “low-hanging fruit” Stakeholder analysis
Confirm customer CTQs Communication plan
Determine current performance baseline Process map
Stratify data Cause and effect
FMEA
Analyze Solution matrix
Gather causal data WBS/schedule
Determine & validate root causes Control plan
Identify a solution to combat root causes
2:30
Break
10:30
Break
2:45
10:45 Review/Questions
Improve
3:15
Identify countermeasures Exam
Perform cost/ benefit analysis
Design improved process 4:00
Develop scorecards Day Two Adjourns
Pizza Service Simulation Two & Control
Report scorecard data
Create process control plan
Identify replication opportunities
Develop future plans
who should attend:
CEOs Lean Six Sigma Deployment Leaders
CIOs Lean Six Sigma Champions
COOs Head of Quality
VP/Director of Process Improvement … and anyone participating in Six Sigma or
process improvement
VP of Business/Operational Excellence
Head of Operations
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In-House Training
One of the more popular vehicles for accessing the Institute’s educational offerings is the delivery
of on-site trainings and management facilitations. Bringing a training or facilitation in-house gives
you the opportunity to customize a program that addresses your exact challenges and provides
a more personal learning experience, while virtually eliminating travel expenses. Whether you
require training for a small group or for an organization-wide initiative, the advanced learning
methods employed by the Institute will create an intimate training atmosphere that maximizes
knowledge transfer to enhance the talent within your organization.
CUSTOMIZATION
We realize that not all obstacles can be overcome by applying an “off-the-shelf” solution. While many
training providers will offer you some variation of their standard training, the Institute’s subject matter
experts will work with you and your team to examine your programs and determine your exact areas
of need. The identification of real life examples will create a learning atmosphere that resonates with
participants while at the same time providing immediate return on your training investment. Using
interactive exercises that employ actual projects or scenarios from your organization, instructors
can address specific challenges and align the curriculum of each session to your objectives. While
the majority of on-site trainings are focused on smaller groups, the Institute also has the ability to
accommodate organization-wide training initiatives. Utilizing multiple instructors, the Institute has the
capacity to deliver courses to groups of up to 300 participants per day.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
On-site delivery of single courses, certification programs and entire packages of specialized
courses are available in the following areas:
Strategic Planning Workforce Management Program Evaluation
Performance Measurement Budgeting and Forecasting Administrative Management
Project Management Contracting Change Management
Lean Six Sigma Performance Reporting Balanced Scorecard
For more information about in-house training options available to you, please contact Jennifer Mueller
at 202-739-9619 or email her at Jennifer.Mueller@ASMIweb.com
sponsorship opportunities
As a conference and training provider, The American Strategic Management Institute is an expert in bringing
together leaders to share and discuss best practices and innovations. We connect decision-makers with
respected solution providers.
ASMI offers four different pre-designed sponsorship packages:
Event Co-Sponsor Luncheon Sponsor
Session Sponsor Exhibit Booth Sponsor
For more information on sponsorships or to get started, contact Meredith Mason 202-739-9707 or
email her at Meredith.Mason@ASMIweb.com
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Logistics & Registration
Venue and Hotel: CPE CREDITS:
Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification will be held Delivery Method: Group-live
at the Westin San Diego. A continental breakfast, Program Level: Basic
lunch and refreshments will be provided each day Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
of the event. A complimentary shuttle to and from
CPE Credits: 16 Credits
the airport is available, as well.
The American Strategic Management Institute (ASMI) is registered with
Westin San Diego the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a
sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of
400 West Broadway CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the
San Diego, CA 92101 acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding
sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150
619-239-4500 Fourth Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. Website: www.nasba.org.
A limited number of rooms have been reserved at
the Westin San Diego at the prevailing per diem rate Quality Assurance
of $149 until August 13, 2010. Please call the hotel ASMI strives to provide you with the most productive and effective
directly and reference code “Yellow Belt” when educational experience possible. If after completing the course you
feel there is some way we can improve, please write your comments
making reservations to get the discounted rate. on the evaluation form provided upon your arrival. Should you feel
dissatisfied with your learning experience and wish to request a credit
or refund, please submit it in writing no later than 10 business days
after the end of the training to: ASMI: Corporate Headquarters; 805
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The tuition rate for The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Note: As speakers are confirmed six months before the event, some
Belt Certification is as follows: speaker changes or topic changes may occur in the program. ASMI
is not responsible for speaker changes, but will work to ensure a
Offerings Early Bird Regular Rate comparable speaker is located to participate in the program.
Conference $999 $1099 If for any reason ASMI decides to cancel this conference, ASMI
accepts no responsibility for covering airfare, hotel or other costs
* For the Early Bird rate, register before July 19, 2010. incurred by registrants, including delegates, sponsors and guests.
For more information on group discounts for the
Discounts
Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification please contact
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and before the cut-off date in order to receive any discount.
Paul.Rogers@ASMIWeb.com • Any discounts offered whether by ASMI (including team discounts)
must also require payment at the time of registration.
• All discount offers cannot be combined with any other offer.
• Discounts cannot be applied retroactively
Payment must be secured prior to the conference. If payment is not
received by the conference start date, a method of payment must
be presented at the time of registration in order to guarantee your
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