Overview

The Champion is the connection to senior management. Tasks include finding the hidden costs, selecting projects and project leaders, defining projects, determining the infrastructure needed to launch Six Sigma, managing change in the Six Sigma environment, and strategic deployment.

Each Champion course is customized to meet the specific needs of the organization. We customize the topics as well as the amount of time needed. It can be done in one session (usually over 1-2 days) or if the executives can only do half day sessions we can
accomadate any schedule. The course is very interactive, we answer all of your questions, and takes you through the Project Selection process to get the implementation started.

GENARAL OUTLINE FOR A CHAMPION COURSE

1. Introduction of participants and presenters
   a. Who are you?
   b. What is your title?
   c. What do you actually do?
   d. Why are you here – what do you want to get out of this course?
   e. What are one or two opportunities in your part of the organization you think may be candidates for six sigma projects?
2. Introduction to Six Sigma and role of the Champion
3. Hidden Costs, Hidden Opportunities
4. Selecting six sigma projects
   a. Using all the information to select projects
   b. What are the characteristics of a good project?
   c. Problem statements
   d. Mission statements
   e. Exercise – draft one project statement per person
5. Role of the Black Belt
   a. Characteristics of an outstanding Black Belt
   b. Selecting Black Belts
   c. Technical skills
   d. Leadership skills
   e. Project management skills
   f. Exercise – selecting the Black Belts
6. Tools, Methods and Training of the Black Belt
   a. Hand tools and power tools
   b. The DMAIC process
   c. The training process
7. Tools, Methods, and Training of the Green Belt
   a. Hand tools and power tools for Green Belts
   b. The role of the Green Belt as team member
   c. The role of the Green Belt as team leader
   d. Green Belts as Black Belt candidates
   e. Examples of typical Green Belt projects
8. Supporting Six Sigma – role of the Champion

Click Here for an Example of a Two Day ChampionTraining Schedule

For more information on this program or to schedule a Champion Training Date, please contact our Six Sigma Program Manager:

Alisa Hunt Lowery
Six Sigma Program Manager
North Carolina State University
College of Textiles, Room 2437
Box 8301
Raleigh, NC 27695-8301
Phone: 919.515.6534
Fax: 919.515.6621
Email: Alisa_Lowery@ncsu.edu