The Lean Team provides training and coaching on the Lean 6 Sigma methodology as it
relates to the UT Health Science Center. In this project-based learning approach,
each participant arrives to training as a project team member. This helps to reinforce
the concepts taught during the lecture portion of the training. Most projects have
multiple team members, however, some projects have individuals who are interested
in improving their own process. We call the team members Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
as each brings his/her expertise to the team. Coaches provide support throughout the
entire project.
Each week for 10 weeks, we alternate between a three-hour DMAIC training session and
a three-hour working session. If the projects are not finished by the end of the ten
weeks, additional working sessions are scheduled by the coaches.
During the course of the project, a team representative will present the project progress.
Once the project is complete, there is a 10-minute presentation during our Executive
Review with project champions. This celebration also includes stakeholders, and team
members from each team presenting.
We also offer workouts, which are a structured way to bring people together for a
short-period of time to make rapid, lasting improvements to an existing process. Our
coaches provide facilitation and recording services to the workout team.
