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Operational Excellence through Lean Six Sigma

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Operational Excellence through Lean Six Sigma

Using Lean Six Sigma in achieving Organisational Excellence

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Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
12 - 16 Oct 2026 London $ 5,950
14 - 18 Dec 2026 Dubai $ 5,950

Course Summary

Operational Excellence through Lean Six Sigma training course focuses on the application of Lean Six Sigma as both a methodology and a toolkit to support the journey toward world-class organisational excellence. It provides a comprehensive foundation in Lean Six Sigma principles to improve operational processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and enable fact-based decision-making that drives high-performance operations.

Participants will also explore how Lean Six Sigma contributes to cultural transformation by embedding continuous improvement, reducing variability, and strengthening organisational capability to consistently deliver superior performance and stakeholder value.

Skills & Competencies

From this Operational Excellence through Lean Six Sigma training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Lean Six Sigma methodology application
  • Process waste identification and elimination
  • Data-driven decision-making capabilities
  • Operational performance improvement techniques
  • Continuous improvement culture development
  • Strategic process optimisation skills

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this Operational Excellence through Lean Six Sigma training course, participants will be able to:

  • Develop an organisational excellence and improvement culture
  • Focus cultural change on what’s necessary to achieve organisational excellence
  • Understand and apply Lean Six Sigma principles and methodologies
  • Design improvement initiatives aligned with operational excellence goals

How You Will Learn

This Operational Excellence through Lean Six Sigma training course includes instructor-led presentations, group case discussions, and practical application of Lean Six Sigma tools designed to reinforce learning and enable participants to apply the concepts effectively in real organisational environments.

Who should Attend?

This Operational Excellence through Lean Six Sigma training course is ideal for professionals involved in operational improvement and quality initiatives, including:

  • Operations Managers and Process Owners
  • Organisational Excellence, Quality and Improvement Specialists
  • Production and Manufacturing Engineers
  • Project and Performance Improvement Managers
  • Supervisors and Team Leaders involved in process changes
Course Outline
Day 1

Understanding Organisational Excellence

This day introduces the concept of organisational excellence and explores the evolution of global excellence frameworks and models. Participants will examine how Lean Six Sigma aligns with these models and contributes to achieving operational excellence. The topics covered will include:  

  • What is organisational excellence?
  • Origins and development of organisational excellence
  • Common features of international Excellence Models and Awards
  • The Deming Model, Malcolm Baldrige Award and EFQM Model
  • Limitations of current models of Excellence
  • Where does Lean Six Sigma fit in?
Day 2

The Lean Six Sigma Approach

This day explores the origins, structure, and global standards that define the Lean Six Sigma methodology. Participants will also understand how Lean thinking integrates with Six Sigma to deliver measurable business value. The topics covered will include:  

  • Origins and history
  • The ISO 18404 international standard
  • The infrastructure for implementing Lean Six Sigma
  • The place of Lean within Lean Six Sigma
  • Making Lean Six Sigma appropriate in the 21st Century
  • Business case for Lean Six Sigma
Day 3

Applying Lean Six Sigma in achieving Organisational Excellence

This day focuses on how Lean Six Sigma supports organisational excellence initiatives and where its strengths and limitations lie. Participants will also explore how to embed Lean Six Sigma as a strategic direction within organisational improvement efforts. The topics covered will include:  

  • Which aspects of organisational excellence does Lean Six Sigma cover?
  • What does it not address?
  • Making Lean Six Sigma a key direction within your pursuit of organisational excellence
  • Considering the bigger picture
  • Defining the required competencies
  • Where and how to start
Day 4

Planning Improvement

This day focuses on planning and structuring improvement initiatives that support organisational excellence. Participants will learn how Lean Six Sigma aligns with strategic planning and continuous improvement frameworks. The topics covered will include:  

  • Operational excellence as a strategic objective
  • The differences between implementing continuous and continual improvement
  • The place of project-by-project improvement
  • Lean Six Sigma in Hoshin planning
  • Standardising and documenting successful practices
  • Developing and selecting improvement solutions
  • Validating improvements
  • Planning and management for organisational excellence
  • The common errors
  • The Organisational excellence assessment process
  • What Excellence Assessors look for
Day 5

Implementation

This day addresses the practical challenges of implementing Lean Six Sigma and embedding it into organisational culture. Participants will also explore strategies for sustaining improvement and aligning process initiatives with business strategy. The topics covered will include:  

  • Managing change
  • Integrating Lean Six Sigma into organisational culture
  • Linking process improvements to business strategy
  • Selecting and managing improvement portfolios
  • Balancing short-term fixes with long-term gains
  • Developing leadership support for improvement
  • Future trends in operational excellence
  • Action plan for post-course implementation
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Customisation & In-House Delivery

This Operational Excellence through Lean Six Sigma training course can also be delivered as a customised in-house programme tailored to meet specific organisational requirements, operational challenges, and strategic improvement objectives.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

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Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

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Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Operational Excellence through Lean Six Sigma training course:

  • Stronger operational efficiency and process control
  • Improved quality and performance consistency
  • Reduced operational waste and inefficiencies
  • Data-driven improvement decision capabilities
  • Enhanced organisational excellence culture
  • Sustainable operational performance improvement
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