Start 1st Wave January – June
1st Month
Lean/Six Sigma Executive Overview Training ½ day
Champion Selection
Champion Training 2 days
Select software and schedule the training resource
Black Belt Selection and 1st Wave Lean/Six Sigma Projects
2nd Month
100% Commitment of Black Belts to Process Improvement
Begin Black Belt, Green Belt Training
Begin Management Review of Lean/Six Sigma projects
Select Master Black Belt (Hire or Contract)
6 + Months
Realize savings from 1st Wave, savings could fund second wave
Establish key metrics and dashboards if not present
Register for ASQ Certification
2nd Wave April – September
1st Month
Champion Selection
Champion Training 2 days
Black Belt Selection and 2nd Wave Lean/Six Sigma Projects
2nd Month
100% Commitment of Black Belts to Process Improvement
Begin Black Belt, Green Belt Training
Management Review of Lean/Six Sigma projects
6 + Months
Realize savings from 2nd Wave, savings could fund additional waves
Establish key metrics and dashboards if not present
Register for ASQ Certification
3rd Wave July – December
Repeat 2nd Wave selections and training.
4th Wave October – March
Repeat 3rd wave selections and training.
