Six Sigma Agile

The DIXONTECH Six Sigma Agile course combines the structured efficiency of Lean Six Sigma® with the flexibility of Agile project management to drive continuous improvement and organizational excellence. This training enables participants to integrate process optimization with adaptive delivery frameworks, leading to faster results, higher quality, and improved customer satisfaction across diverse industries.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Fundamentals of Six Sigma and Agile Frameworks
• DMAIC and Agile Lifecycle Integration
• Process Improvement and Continuous Delivery
• Lean Tools, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping
• Agile Metrics, Performance, and Quality Optimization

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

Combine Lean Six Sigma discipline with Agile adaptability to deliver high-value, data-driven outcomes.

• Understand Lean Six Sigma and Agile principles
• Apply DMAIC methodology in Agile environments
• Enhance process flow and reduce waste
• Use Agile metrics to track and improve performance
• Build data-driven continuous improvement cycles
• Lead cross-functional teams in iterative problem-solving
• Align quality management with Agile project delivery

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

Professionals involved in process improvement, Agile transformation, and operational excellence initiatives.

• Project and Quality Managers
• Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters
• Six Sigma Practitioners (Green/Black Belts)
• Process and Business Improvement Specialists
• Operations and Performance Managers
• PMO and Continuous Improvement Officers
• Professionals Preparing for Lean Six Sigma or PMI-ACP®

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This DIXONTECH course merges Lean Six Sigma analytics with Agile delivery practices through interactive workshops, case studies, and simulations. Participants will apply DMAIC within Agile sprints, analyze process data, and design high-performance workflows using real-world project scenarios.

DAY 1

INTRODUCTION TO SIX SIGMA AND AGILE FRAMEWORKS

• Overview of Lean Six Sigma® and Agile fundamentals
• Defining value, waste, and process efficiency
• Comparing Six Sigma DMAIC and Agile lifecycles
• The role of continuous improvement in Agile teams
• Key roles: Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Process Owner
• Workshop: mapping Agile and Six Sigma processes

DAY 2

DEFINE AND MEASURE PHASES IN AGILE CONTEXTS

• Defining project goals, customer needs, and success metrics
• Translating business problems into measurable outcomes
• Collecting and validating data in Agile iterations
• Using voice of the customer (VOC) and CTQ analysis
• Building project charters and Agile backlogs
• Exercise: integrating Six Sigma define-measure tools into sprints

DAY 3

ANALYZE AND IMPROVE USING AGILE TECHNIQUES

• Root cause analysis (Fishbone, Pareto, 5 Whys)
• Process mapping and value stream optimization
• Using Agile retrospectives for continuous improvement
• Implementing Kaizen and waste elimination in Agile projects
• Rapid experimentation and incremental improvement
• Workshop: case study on Agile-driven process improvement

DAY 4

CONTROL PHASE AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

• Establishing Agile-based process control mechanisms
• Statistical process control and performance metrics
• Dashboards and real-time reporting for Agile quality
• Using Kanban boards for flow and stability
• Linking DMAIC outcomes with Agile velocity metrics
• Case study: process control and performance management

DAY 5

LEADING SIX SIGMA AGILE TRANSFORMATION

• Integrating Lean Six Sigma within Agile organizations
• Developing a culture of agility and data-driven decisions
• Governance models for Agile process excellence
• Building hybrid teams and scaling frameworks (SAFe®, Scrum@Scale)
• Continuous improvement roadmap and transformation strategy
• Final simulation: designing an Agile-Six Sigma improvement initiative