Traditional Lean Six Sigma and process improvement deployments often fall short of their full potential due to the problems associated with needing to train a workforce to adapt to new process improvement responsibilities and leadership roles. In response to this issue, SSA & Company has developed a course to help new leaders prepare their organization to launch a business process improvement program.

SSA & Company’s Integrated Business Leader Workshop is a three-day “mini-MBA” course that blends Lean Six Sigma training with broader business acumen topics to help participants effectively lead and/or engage in process improvement initiatives. This course provides participants with skills that prepare them for their company’s transition toward process excellence.

The Integrated Business Leader Workshop is specifically designed to help participants translate strategic direction into action. Emphasis is placed on the tactical steps required to ensure successful implementation of business process improvements and deliver bottom-line benefits.

Benefits/Outcomes:

• A practical understanding of the key business drivers that CEOs care about

• Ability to decipher financial statements and conduct high-level business analysis

• Insights on how to establish meaningful business metrics that align process performance with financial results

• A clear understanding of the Lean Six Sigma roadmap

• A detailed view of how an enhanced value stream can illuminate areas of opportunity

• An actionable plan for identifying, scoping, and chartering process improvement projects and selecting the right people to execute those projects

Course Requirements:

• Attendance at all three days of classroom training

• Windows-based laptop computer with a CD-ROM (participant must have access to the laptop throughout the training)

Registration Fee Includes:

• Three days of classroom training

• A set of electronic documentation covered during the workshop

• Certificate of Participation for individuals who complete the training

• Daily continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and snacks

For a complete course catalog, including pricing and schedule information, please refer to SSA & Company's Open Enrollment Course Brochure.