Course Content:

Introduction to Project Selection in Lean Six Sigma

Explanation of the significance of project selection in process improvement.
The role of project selection in achieving strategic goals.

Key Concepts in Project Selection
Understanding key terms and concepts:
Strategic alignment
Project criteria
Project prioritization
How these concepts relate to project selection.

Purpose and Benefits of Effective Project Selection
Discussing the primary purposes and benefits of choosing the right projects.
How well-selected projects contribute to overall business success.

Strategic Alignment
The importance of aligning improvement projects with organizational strategy and goals.
Techniques for ensuring strategic alignment.

Project Criteria and Prioritization
Criteria for evaluating and prioritizing potential projects, including financial impact, customer impact, and feasibility.
Methods for scoring and ranking projects.

Project Selection Process
Step-by-step guidance on the project selection process, from identifying candidate projects to making final selections.
The role of project sponsors and stakeholders in selection.

Hands-On Project Selection Exercise
Participants work on evaluating and prioritizing a set of sample Lean Six Sigma project candidates.
Discussion and review of project selections.

Resource Allocation and Capacity Planning
Considerations for allocating resources, including personnel and budget, to selected projects.
Balancing project portfolios.