Lean6Sigma Academy

Project Sponsor - Blue Belt Certification

In this short course that should take about 10 hrs to complete, you will learn to become a valuable Leader and Manager who supports and knows how to manage both Yellow and Green Belt Projects as a professional. The course includes Templates, Narrated videos with English subtitles, a Workbook, One Point Lessons and much more! A Project Sponsor is a senior-level individual who champions a project, providing vision, resources, and support. They develop the business case, allocate resources, manage stakeholders, and make critical decisions. The Sponsor oversees risk management, project governance, and ensures effective communication. They monitor progress, report to higher management, and assist in change management. At project closure, they ensure proper sign-off and evaluate success. Their active involvement and commitment are vital for project success, aligning the project with organizational goals and stakeholder interests.

Riaan Du Plooy | Author Level 5

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(4) 4 Students

What you will learn

Project Sponsor
Leadership Development
Sustainable Results
Review and approve project charters and plans
Understanding Lean Six Sigma principles

Champion
Resource Management
Remove obstacles
Basic overview of Yellow and Green information
Ensure that Lean Six Sigma efforts align with organizational goals

Project Sponsor: The Project Sponsor is typically a senior leader or executive within an organization who plays a crucial role in the success of Lean Six Sigma projects. While they may not go through the same certification process as Green Belts or Black Belts, they do receive training or education in Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools.
Their primary responsibilities include:

Providing the necessary resources, including funding and personnel, for Lean Six Sigma projects.
Removing obstacles and barriers that may hinder project progress.
Reviewing and approving project charters and plans.
Ensuring that the project aligns with the organization's strategic goals.
Supporting and championing the project within the organization.
The training and education for Project Sponsors often focus on understanding Lean Six Sigma principles and methodologies, as well as the critical role they play in project success. This training may be provided by organizations or consulting firms specializing in Lean Six Sigma.

Champion: Lean Six Sigma Champions are individuals, often at the management or leadership level, who actively promote and support Lean Six Sigma initiatives within an organization.
They should have a strong understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles and be capable of:

Identifying potential improvement opportunities.
Selecting and prioritizing projects.
Appointing and supporting project leaders (Green Belts and Black Belts).
Monitoring project progress and results.
Ensuring that Lean Six Sigma efforts align with organizational goals.
Champions serve as advocates for Lean Six Sigma and help create a culture of continuous improvement within their organizations.

This certification ensures that Leaders can provide, manage and support Yellow and Green Belt projects and Improvement efforts to ensure sustainable results by us providing checklists and guides on stage gate meetings to ensure all necessary steps have been completed.

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Workbook - Please download, Print or use electronically!

Blue Belt Curriculum

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Project Sponsor Certification Introduction

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1. Project Selection Criteria Matrix OPL

2 Project Project Kickoff OPL

2 Project Team Selection OPL

3 Affinity Diagram OPL

3 Kano Analysis OPL

3 SIPOC OPL

3 Tree Diagram OPL

3 VOC Translation Matrix OPL

4 Project Charter OPL

5 Stakeholder Management OPL

6 Common Baseline Measures OPL

6 Derive Sigma Level OPL

8 Basic Brainstorming OPL

8 Filter Matrix OPL

8 Fishbone Diagram OPL

8 Informal Hypothesis Table OPL

8 Multi-Voting OPL

10 Formal Hypotheses Table OPL

11 Value Stream Map OPL

12 The Gemba Walk OPL

13 Detailed Process Map OPL

13 Swimlane Process Map OPL

14 8 Wastes OPL

14 8 Wastes Spaghetti Map OPL

8 Wastes Value and Time Analysis OPL

16 Control Chart OPL

16 Run Chart OPL

17 Histogram OPL

18 Box Plot OPL

19 Pareto Chart OPL

20 Chi-Square OPL

20 Scatter Plot OPL

21 5S OPL

22 Kanban OPL

23 Just In Time Inventory OPL

24 Load-Leveling (Heijunka) OPL

25 Work Cell Design OPL

26 Visual Workplace OPL

28 Selecting the Solution Criteria Matrix OPL

29 RASCI Assignment Matrix OPL

30 How to Validate Results OPL

31 Finalize Process Documentation OPL

32 Visual Performance Management (Project) OPL

33 Service Level Agreements OPL

34 Leader Standard Work OPL

Blue Belt Templates

1. About Lean Six Sigma