Friday, February 20, 2009

TOPICS - DRAFT

This is just the beginning of an outline for the content and structure.

1. What is "Lean"?
a. Why is Lean important?
b. The tools of Lean

2. What is "Six Sigma"?
a. Why is Six Sigma important?
b. The tools of Six Sigma

3. Comparison of Lean to Six Sigma, and typical applications of each.

4. What are the drawbacks of each, and how can these be overcome?

5. What is "Lean Sigma"?
a. What are the benefits of integrating these two continuous improvement concepts?

6. How to integrate these two key operational disciplines?

7. How to create a culture of continuous improvement into your organization or company?
a. The role of training, all levels
b. The key component of management support

8. How to sustain the gains, and make this culture self-perpetuatng?

9. What comes next?