Skills Bootcamp in Business Improvement Techniques

This Skills Bootcamp is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive continuous improvement within the organisation. This programme is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their problem-solving abilities, streamline processes, and foster a culture of efficiency and innovation.

Units of study/what is involved:

Introduction – Welcome – Overview of Policies & Procedures – Programme Overview and Objectives – Schedule and Expectations

Principles and Methods – Introduction to Six Sigma Principles – Understanding the International Organisation for Standardisation – Interim Containment Actions – Lean Principles – Knowledge Assessment

Project Management – Project Selection and Scope Definition – Problem Definition Techniques – Developing a Project Charter – Creating and Managing a Gantt Chart – Reporting Documentation – Understanding Red, Amber, Green (RAG) Status – Communication – Implementation Plans – Using a Selection Matrix – Scoping Tree Analysis – Exploratory Data Analysis – Data Collection Planning – Crafting Problem and Goal Statements

Change Management – Identifying and Prioritising Changes – Ensuring Sustainability and Control – Team Formation and Leadership Skills – Self-Development and Continuous Improvement

Compliance and Legislation – Understanding Compliance and Legislation in a Business Environment

Basic Statistics & Measures – Introduction to Basic Statistics – Key Measures and Their Importance

Process Mapping & Analysis – Techniques for Process Mapping – Analysing Processes for Improvement

Data Acquisition for Analysis – Methods for Acquiring Data – Preparing Data for Analysis

Process Capabilities & Performance – Assessing Process Capabilities – Measuring and Improving Performance

Root Cause Analysis & Experimentation – Conducting Root Cause Analysis – Designing and Implementing Experiments – Project Work and Application – Presenting Project Findings