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SUMMARY:Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate Program
DESCRIPTION:Learn to improve productivity and processes through this foundational Lean Six Sigma training. This course will cover key tools and concepts such as the Define\, Measure\, Analyze\, Improve\, and Control (DMAIC) methodology\, data collection and measurement techniques\, how to display visual data\, lean analysis tools (including fishbone diagram\, 5 Why’s\, 5 S’s\, Gemba Walk\, and Poka-Yoke)\, brainstorming and option selection criteria\, process improvement results assessment\, documentation\, and introduction to Six Sigma leadership and cultural approaches. This introductory course is designed for employees at any organizational level. All program participants will receive a Mercer University certificate of completion. \nIn this 8-hour program\, employees at all organizational levels can improve their productivity by learning to employ foundational Lean Six Sigma tools and concepts. Topics that will be covered in the Yellow Belt program include: \n– Define\, Measure\, Analyze\, Improve\, Control (DMAIC) methodology\n– Data collection and measurement techniques\n– Data display tools including scatter plots and linear models\n– Lean analysis tools such as fishbone diagram\, 5 Why’s\, 5 S’s\, Gemba walks\, and Poka-Yokes\n– Brainstorming and option selection criteria\n– Process improvement results assessment and documentation\n– Introduction to Six Sigma leadership and cultural approaches \nProgram Outcomes \nMercer’s Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certificate will prepare employees at any organizational level to make impactful contributions to quality improvement projects and advance their teamwork skills. Yellow Belt Certificate holders often become the “go-to” individuals in their departments to determine how to improve organizational inefficiencies and decrease defects. \nUpon completion of Mercer’s program\, individuals will be able to effectively contribute to process improvement projects with the development of the following skills: \n– Foundational understanding of the DMAIC methodology and the financial\, cultural and leadership impact Lean Six Sigma can have on an organization\n– The aptitude to recognize what types of relevant data should be used to measure different processes\n– The ability to collect qualitative and quantitative data and display this data using a variety of different visual tools for analysis\, team and senior leadership presentations\n– Employ over a dozen tools to analyze collected data and determine opportunities to create “experiments” to test for process improvements\n– Assess an experiment’s success and develop methods for controlling the updated process
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/lean-six-sigma-yellow-belt-certificate-program-16/
LOCATION:Mercer University Atlanta Campus\, 3001 Mercer University Drive\, Atlanta\, 30341
CATEGORIES:Student
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff%20Wolfe":MAILTO:wolfe_jj@mercer.edu
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SUMMARY:Learn All About Mercer's Business Degrees for Working Adults
DESCRIPTION:Mercer University continues to offer innovative programs that connect you to opportunities in today’s workplace. Our programs are designed specifically for working adults\, making it possible for you to manage the important things in life while pursuing any one of our industry-focused programs. Please join Mercer’s Office of University Admissions to learn how our evening\, weekend\, and online curriculum can help you reach your educational goals!
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/learn-all-about-mercers-business-degrees-for-working-adults/
LOCATION:Mercer University Atlanta Campus\, 3001 Mercer University Drive\, Atlanta\, 30341
CATEGORIES:Admissions - Working Adults Undergraduate
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan%20Sopsher":MAILTO:sopsher_j@mercer.edu
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SUMMARY:From Ocmulgee to Okmulgee 2024
DESCRIPTION:August 15-September 21 \n“From Ocmulgee to Okmulgee 2024” \nMcEachern Art Center \n The McEachern Art Center is proud to host the second edition of the annual “From Ocmulgee to Okmulgee” series this fall. This year’s exhibition features three distinguished indigenous artists showcasing their works in painting\, jewelry\, and wearable art. Each piece offers a unique lens into Muscogee (Creek) identity\, culture\, history\, and artistic techniques.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/from-ocmulgee-to-okmulgee-2024/2024-08-24/
LOCATION:McEachern Art Center\, 332 2nd Street\, Macon\, 31201
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Silent Disco
DESCRIPTION:Join QuadWorks for the first Saturday of school! The Silent Disco will be in Penfield Hall from 7pm to 9pm\, and will feature a live DJ\, and two other music stations for students to choose from in their headphones! We will have free drinks and snacks available for students.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/silent-disco-2/
LOCATION:Penfield Hall\, Macon\, GA\, 31207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student
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