Lean Six Sigma Champion (Sector Managers & Directors)
An executive programme for the senior managers who sponsor Lean Six Sigma. Champions learn how improvement links to strategy, how to select and sponsor projects, remove barriers and review results, and how Lean, Kaizen and SPC create value – so the organisation's improvement programme delivers measurable business results.
At a glance
- 2 days · Lean / LSS Champion
- 5 days · Extended Champion
Who it's for
- Top management
- Sector directors
- Department managers sponsoring improvement
Learning objectives
- Understand and sponsor process improvement and control
- Lead Lean Six Sigma deployment and project sponsorship
- Recognise waste, lead-time and changeover improvement potential
- Use basic quality improvement and SPC concepts
- Build reward and recognition that boosts morale
Detailed content
- World-class excellence organisation
- TQM
- Context & challenges in leadership
- Motivation; leading people
- Direction & strategy; developing & influential leadership
- DMAIC overview
- Leadership roles supporting CI
- Team formation & change management
- Reward & recognition
- Lean manufacturing & Kaizen basics
- Introduction to SPC
- Selection & prioritisation matrix
- Basic problem-solving tools; Pareto
- Idea management process
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Excellence & Leadership
- Lean Six Sigma Methodology
- Tools for Champions
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Catapult or paper-helicopter simulation run through all DMAIC phases
- Write a project charter and SIPOC for a real process from your workplace
- Analyse a real data set in Minitab/Excel: capability, hypothesis tests and regression
- Waste walk (gemba) using the 8-waste checklist
Tools and templates you keep
- Project charter and SIPOC templates
- DMAIC tollgate checklist
- Control plan and response plan template
- 8-waste observation sheet
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- ASQ Six Sigma Body of Knowledge
- IASSC Lean Six Sigma Body of Knowledge
- ISO 13053-1/-2 (Six Sigma quantitative methods)
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
What participants say
“When I started the course I was a quality specialist; after it I was promoted to quality team leader. Six Sigma changed a lot for me. Very comprehensive – I'd suggest it 100%.”
“The course teaches you to take hold of a problem logically and solve it scientifically. The explanation was simple, and this way of thinking matters for life as a whole.”
“What I gained most: I never imagined how much money projects can lose. We ran a small cost project on our site and found mistakes we can now avoid.”
Frequently asked questions
How long is Lean Six Sigma Champion (Sector Managers & Directors)?
The program runs 2 days; other formats: 5 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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- Foundations of Operational Excellence3 days
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt20–25 days
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt9–10 days
- Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt10 days
- Lean Six Sigma Orange Belt5 days
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt (Awareness)1 day
- Lean Six Sigma with Value Stream Mapping (5-day practitioner / 12-day Green Belt track)5 days
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (Introduction to Lean Six Sigma)5 days
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