rse Attendance Requirements

This course will only be held when at least 6 attendees have registered within 8 days of the scheduled start date.  To ensure that this course will be held, register at least 3 weeks before this date.

Executive Overview - Six Sigma/Lean for Education   EE-400

Instructor - Roy Kinkaid

rkinka@hotmail.com

Roy Kinkaid is an independent quality consultant (25+ years of experience) with an extensive background in the implementation of various quality management systems - Six Sigma, Baldrige, Continuous Improvement, ISO and the Carnegie Mellon Capability Maturity Model.  

Roy has a degree in management/ statistics from Philadelphia University, certification in Six Sigma, and is a member of ASQ, the SEI, and IEEE Software Society.

He has practical process improvement experience in manufacturing, service, software, and electronic commerce industries, helping companies to achieve six sigma quality performance levels.  In addition Roy has hands on experience with change management, coaching and the facilitation skills necessary to implement a quality program. He has extensive experience working in Europe, the UK and Asia.

Course Attendance Requirements

This course will only be held when at least 6 attendees have registered within 8 days of the scheduled start date.  To ensure that this course will be held, register at least 3 weeks before this date.

Course Details:

Introduction:

What is Six Sigma/ Lean for Education?

• It is a repeatable methodology that is strategically focused on improving all parts of a Educational organizations
• It improves the effectiveness, efficiency (financial) of processes that impact the Students and stakeholders

Abstract:

The purpose of the four hour Six Sigma/Lean overview is to familiarize Education organization leaders with:

·        The Six Sigma/Lean methodology as it applies to Education

·        Quality tools that are included in the methodology

·        Successful applications of methodology

·        Deciding if Six Sigma/Lean is appropriate for their organization

·        Training available through the American Society for Quality – Philadelphia 0505 Section

Overview Content/Learning Objectives

• Definition of the Six Sigma/Lean, Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control methodology as it applies to Education
• Quality tools included in the methodology definition and examples of their application
• Articles published by Education organizations of successful application of the methodology
• Advantages of the methodology
• Awareness of the Section’s On Site Six Sigma/Lean Training course, ES 401, for Education organizations

 RUs - 0.4

Prerequisite: None

Who should attend?

• Superintendents, Directors, Educations and Staff, and anyone interested in learning more about Six Sigma/ Lean as it applies to education

Registration, Refund, and Payment Details:

• Substitutions after Registration are permitted.  Inform Education Registrar to ensure accurate attendance records.
• Refunds provided if course is not held.
• Email from Eventbrite.com addressed to you will be used for important course information.  Please open immediately and take appropriate action.
• Textbooks and handouts are included in the course fee.  Some courses use instructor supplied material.  The fee includes all materials required for the course.  If the class is during the day, morning and afternoon refreshments and lunch are included in the registration cost.
• Payment for the course is due by the first class session unless prior arrangements are made with the Registrar.
• Make check payable to ASQ Philadelphia Section 0505 and mail to:

ASQ PHILADELPHIA EDUCATION REGISTRAR

149 Kirkland Ave

West ChesterPA  19380-3982

Questions? Contact the Education Registrar, Ms Kay Croll at:

Email: captkmcc@verizon.net

Phone: 610-696-7589