Process Improvement
Foundations
[White Belt]
Learn the basics of process maturity and improvement while applying the foundational tools to start seeing benefit.
In this online workshop, you’ll discover…
What is Process Improvement and why organizations use it
How to identify waste to reduce or eliminate it from processes
Structured Problem Solving basics for finding long lasting and impactful solutions
How to simply and effectively break down processes
Who should attend?
This workshop is perfect for those that are:
New to Process Improvement
Trying to decide whether to move forward with additional certifications (Green Belt, Agile)
Looking to solve problems at their organizations
Interested in achieving a certification
If you’re passionate about driving efficiency and creating value, this workshop is for you!
Workshop Details
Participants should plan on attending all four scheduled sessions. Additional activities will be prompted in between sessions. Sessions take place at the same time weekly for four weeks in a row. See calendar below for the date(s) and time(s) the next series begins.
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
Explain the basics of Process Improvement
Identify waste in your workspaces
Solve simple problems
Break down processes
Lead small improvement events
Determine which future certifications are right for you
For White Belt Certification you will need to:
Complete a small improvement
Document it on an A3 template (provided)
Submit to Beautiful Opportunities for final review
Workshop Details
Fully remote online virtual training
10 participant maximum class size
Includes in class and out of class activities
Set aside 30 min prior to the course for pre-work activities
Downloadable PDF of course slides available after workshop
Session 1
Introduction to Process Improvement (PI)
Process Maturity
What is Lean?
Identification of Waste
2 hour workshop
Session 2
What is Six Sigma?
Introduction to Structured Problem Solving: DMAIC
Root Cause Analysis
Project Documentation and Communication
2 hour workshop
Session 3
Project Review and Discussion
Process Mapping Basics
Process Inputs and Outputs
Your Next Steps
2 hour workshop
Session 4
1:1 with Coach
Project Review and Discussion for Certification
Answers to Any Additional Questions
30-minute Coaching
All of our cohorts are Global!
Connecting people across the world in Process Improvement
We do not currently have our next White Belt course planned.
Add your name to interest list below and we will let you know when the next event is scheduled!
FAQs
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No! This workshop is designed for beginners, so we will cover the basics and make sure you have a chance to ask any questions.
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The course is entirely online.
We will use the following software:
Zoom (link / access will be provided)
Mural (link / access will be provided)
Excel
We also recommend a place to take notes and a curious mind!
A pdf of the slides will be provided after the course.
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Our last session is a 1:1 with your coach, this is a chance to ask any questions and ensure you have a good plan of support going forward.
We also offer 1:1 coaching sessions that can be scheduled after the workshop. Discounts are available for self-pay clients and New Zealand residents.
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Attendance of the full course and completion of a small improvement are required for Certification.
Attendance of full course will earn you a ‘White Belt Trained’ Certificate.
To achieve ‘White Belt Certification’ you will need to complete a small improvement documented on the provided A3 template and submit to Beautiful Opportunities for approval. Once approved you will receive a certificate of ‘White Belt Certification.’