Please note: We are not currently scheduling in-person belt training to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Once it has been determined in-person training can resume LeanOhio will provide an updated training schedule. However, we are providing individual Virtual Lean Daily (VLD) courses that are presented live with a presenter and moderator. Click here for a full list of course offerings.
White Belt Training This online training session introduces participants to core Lean Six Sigma concepts. It shifts mindsets from tolerating process problems to addressing those problems and seeking solutions – while pointing the way to improvement opportunities and building interest in furthering people’s Lean learning. Intended for: State employees Length: 1.5 hours Prerequisites: none Availibility: online through Ohio Learn (accessible through myOhio) or our YouTube channel Contact: Scot.Burbacher@das.ohio.gov · 1-614-728-8411
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Yellow Belt Training This introductory course is about using Lean thinking to make daily improvements in the workplace. The training provides tools for attaining and sustaining awareness around Lean Daily Management and is taught by agency LeanOhio belt-trained individuals. Intended for: State employees Length: 1 day Prerequisites: none Contact: Hannah.Thomas@das.ohio.gov · 1-614-728-7028
LeanOhio Boot Camp: Transforming the Public Sector LeanOhio Boot Camp is an intensive four-day long training that gets people learning and using Lean methods and tools. The entire program is tailored to the public-sector workplace and public-sector processes. This is practical training aimed at generating results. Participants will be able to use their new knowledge and skills immediately – to make government simpler, faster, better, and less costly. Intended for: State and local government Length: 4 days + Project Prerequisites: none Project Expectations for state employees attending LeanOhio Boot Camp: Complete one of the following projects: • Process improvement project and submission of A3 • Serving as a fresh perspective during a Kaizen event and submission of A3 Belt earned: Camo (after completing project) Contact: Julianne.Finnegan@das.ohio.gov · 1-614-466-6022
Green Belt Training (In-Class or Online) A Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is an essential member of every project team. Whether tasked with leading projects or looking to expand your knowledge, the Green Belt training will help you develop skills in process improvement tools, techniques, and applications. The training provides content on Six Sigma, with added focus on data and data analysis in order to promote objective problem-solving and decision-making. Upon completion of this program, participants will be proficient in the basic analytical tools necessary to Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control Lean Six Sigma improvement projects. Intended for: State government Length: 4 additional days in-class (or at your convenience online) + Project Prerequisites: • Completion of LeanOhio Boot Camp (4 days + project) • Process improvement project and submission of A3 results Project Expectations for state employees attending Green Belt: • Complete in-class or online Green Belt training program • Complete a process improvement project using the DMAIC methodology • Demonstrate use of Lean tools and collect and use data as part of the project • Present project to LeanOhio Network Belt earned: Green (after completing project)
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Introduction to Managing Change Change Management (CM) is a structured discipline to address the people side of change. This training is a high-level overview of why and how state employees should integrate CM with continuous improvement methodologies to help sustain the changes we experience in state government. Intended for: State employees Length: 3 hours Prerequisites: none Contact: Julianne.Finnegan@das.ohio.gov · 1-614-466-6022
Managing Change for Supervisors Often, organizational initiatives are implemented from a top down approach, leaving the bulk of the burden to communicate and effect change with middle managers. This training will review the multifaceted role of a manager in times of change and how to successfully guide your team towards success. Intended for: State supervisors and managers Length: 1.5 hours Prerequisites: none Availibility: information and registration available on Ohio Learn (accessible through myOhio) Contact: Julianne.Finnegan@das.ohio.gov · 1-614-466-6022
Making state government in Ohio simpler, faster, better, and less costly. .
Making state government in Ohio simpler, faster, better, and less costly. .