Six Sigma Group News

High calibre Green Belt training

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:21:06 GMT

The deadline for nominations for the September Green Belt training is fast approaching! The Six Sigma Group Green Belt course has won high acclaim from attendees, who have been transformed by lively and rigorous material delivered by Six Sigma Group staff at their offices near Rugby.

The course has been designed in accessible modular fashion and dovetails neatly into a Black Belt conversion course for those wishing to develop their improvement skills further.

For more information contact info@sixsigmagroup.co.uk

Six Sigma Awareness Sessions for Directors and Senior Managers

Fri, 16 May 2008 11:20:20 GMT

The Six Sigma Group runs a series of one day events for Directors and Senior Managers on Six Sigma process improvement (DMAICT) and Lean. For further infomation contact us on sixsigmaseminar@sixsigmagroup.co.uk .

Rail company training keeps efficiency on track

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:03:15 GMT

Network Rail, who operates Britain's rail infrastructure, has raised its game with a major business improvement programme that has involved training over 1,200 people in the past three years. Click here for more information.

'Quick Wins' vs the 'Mile Deep Thinking' of Six Sigma

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:47:58 GMT

The very name of 'Qick Fix' or 'Quick Win' seems to be derogatory of impulsive action in a change project. Senior management too, are always pressuring for results and yet the Black or Green Belt knows they have to conduct a thorough analysis, following an extensive measure phase. After all, that is the strength of the Six Sigma DMAICT methodology.

So are 'Quick Wins' ever legitimate? If so are there any guidelines for recognising when a solution fix might be implemented, even though the Six Sigma project is still in the measure or analyse phase? In this article are just a few thoughts on the matter - by no means a definitive answer, but perhaps of help to the troubled Belt.

Click here to find out more.

“Do you have a corporate JOHARI window?”

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:59:37 GMT

“Most companies that need Lean and Six Sigma are too disorganised to do anything about it!” – anon.

Just as we all have an individual JOHARI window, so too has a company – and if as a company you don’t think you have a problem, then you are not likely to put any effort into changing! But it’s not what you think, but what your customers and suppliers know and think about you that will influence long-term success.

We all have to wake up to change, but getting started, making the first step is always the hardest and knowing which direction to take the most difficult decision. So why not let the Six Sigma Group help you? We specialise in upfront diagnostic work with your management team to help you identify performance gaps and the right improvement projects to close them.

Not sure if Six Sigma or Lean Sigma is right for you? Then why not make an easy no-strings-attached decision and come to our FREE awareness session at Bourton Hall near Rugby. Click here for details of the next awareness sessions.

Assessing your organisation's culture . . . how well do you fare?

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:37:47 GMT

Our Organisation Culture Profile is a powerful tool that helps organisations understand what it is that is stopping them from achieving their competitive potential, how they can get the best from their people, and engage everyone across their businesses in change.

Click here to read the article on Organisation Culture Profile.

Public Green Belt and Black Belt Conversion Programmes

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:56:20 GMT

New dates released for Green Belt and Black Belt Conversion Programmes in 2008. The Green Belt Programme is a 10-day course, comprising 3 Modules over three months. The Black Belt Conversion Programme has been specifically designed to take experienced Green Belts and increase their knowledge and confidence to Black Belt competence. This project-based training will drive real and measurable improvements in your company.

We have an excellent mix of participants from a variety of businesses signed up already. Check out the details by clicking 'Public Events' or contact info@sixsigmagroup.co.uk for detailed information.

Six Sigma Group client scoops prestigious industry award!

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:18:33 GMT

Carillion Roads scoops Contractor of the Year Award for its £175m flagship M6 Guardsmill Project at the Highways Magazine Excellence Awards.

Award Judges were so impressed with the project they said "it sets new standards for the construction industry". Judges also praised Carillion Roads for "incorporating Six Sigma process improvement methods" which have allowed consistent forecasting 9 percent under budget".

Lean Sigma Specialists

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:01:34 GMT

Six Sigma Group seeks Lean Sigma experts with European language capability for training and consultancy assignments. For more information contact info@sixsigmagroup.co.uk .

Six Sigma Group develops new Lean Sigma simulation exercise

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:40:30 GMT

Responding to the ever-present question from businesses about how 'Lean' and 'Six Sigma' complement each other, the Six Sigma Group has developed a one-day exercise that illustrates how the DMAICT improvement methodology and the tools of Lean and Six Sigma work in tandem to eliminate waste and reduce variation in any process. The simulation is hugely participative and educational – and according to participants who have attended the workshop, representing both manufacturing and service sectors, it has given them a tremendous motivational and directional ‘kick’. One recent HR professional, who works for an international bank, said: “I could see immediate application of every improvement tool that was demonstrated to me”. For more information contact info@sixsigmagroup.co.uk