1. Deployment Strategy
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2. Deployment Timeline Initializing Improving Self Sustaining M1 M2 M3 M4
Pre-planning
Assessment
Executive Session
Functional Champion Training
2 Weeks of training plus 20 Hrs. outside the classroom project coaching support for each Green Belt (25/Wave)
Project Champion Training
Green Belt Wave 1
Green Belt Wave 2
Green Belt Wave 3
2 Weeks of training plus 20 Hrs. outside the classroom project coaching support for each Black Belt (25)
Black Belt Bridge Training
Green Belt Wave 4
Green Belt Wave 5
Green Belt Wave 6
SSA provides Training, but FAA
Black Belts mentor FAA Green Belts
3 Weeks of training plus 20 Hrs. outside the classroom project coaching support for each MBB (10)
Master Black Belt Training
Initializing
Improving
Self Sustaining
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3. Deployment Timeline Initializing Improving Self Sustaining
Pre-planning
$2500 = $12,500
Assessment
$2500 = $50,000
Executive Session
$4,548.86
Functional Champion Training
$4,548.86
Project Champion Training
$13,646.6
Green Belt Wave 1
$196,640.93
Green Belt Wave 2
$196,640.93
$589,922.79
Green Belt Wave 3
$196,640.93
Black Belt Bridge Training
$196,640.93
Green Belt Wave 4
Green Belt Wave 5
Green Belt Wave 6
$36,390.93
$109,172.79
$36,390.93
$36,390.93
$1,098,067.23
$54, ,500=$117,086.40
Master Black Belt Training
Initializing
Improving
Self Sustaining
Six Sigma Academy

4. Deployment Timeline Initializing Improving Self Sustaining M1 M2 M3 M4
Pre-planning
Identify Core Deployment Team (Champion, Functional Leads, etc.)
Establish Deployment timeline, goals measurements
Verify with management team
Initial communications
Assessment
Executive Session
Functional Champion Training
Project Champion Training
Green Belt Wave 1
Green Belt Wave 2
Green Belt Wave 3
Green Belt Wave 4
Green Belt Wave 5
Green Belt Wave 6
Black Belt Bridge Training – Week 1
Black Belt Bridge Training – Week 2
MBB Training
Initializing
Improving
Self Sustaining
Six Sigma Academy

5. Deployment Timeline Initializing Improving Self Sustaining M1 M2 M3 M4
Pre-planning
Identify Core Deployment Team (Champion, Functional Leads, etc.)
Establish Deployment timeline, goals measurements
Verify with management team
Initial communications
Assessment
Executive Session
Functional Champion Training
Project Champion Training
Green Belt Wave 1
Green Belt Wave 2
Green Belt Wave 3
Green Belt Wave 4
Green Belt Wave 5
Green Belt Wave 6
Black Belt Bridge Training – Week 1
Black Belt Bridge Training – Week 2
MBB Training
Initializing
Improving
Self Sustaining
Six Sigma Academy

6. Deployment Timeline Initializing Improving Self Sustaining M1 M2 M3 M4
Pre-planning
Assessment
Announce assessment process
Arrange for interview sessions with Functional Leaders
Communications: Begin development of Six Sigma Initiative branding
Finance: analyze financial data for validation of project opportunities
Executive Session
Functional Champion Training
Project Champion Training
Green Belt Wave 1
Green Belt Wave 2
Green Belt Wave 3
Green Belt Wave 4
Green Belt Wave 5
Green Belt Wave 6
Black Belt Bridge Training – Week 1
Black Belt Bridge Training – Week 2
MBB Training
Initializing
Improving
Self Sustaining
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7. Deployment Timeline Initializing Improving Self Sustaining
Deployment Leader
Present approach to implementing Six Sigma
Present deployment plan
Introduce Support Team (including SSA members)
Present assessment results HR
Develop Green/Black Belt hiring policy (job postings, communications)
Develop Green/Black Belt compensation plan (rewards, recognition, promotion)
Determine reintegration plan
Develop “washout” policies (during training, non-certifiable) IT
Determine data repositories/inventory of platforms
Equipment procurement plan (minimum specs, asset management)
Software procurement plan (image generation)
Develop project tracking system
COMMUNICATIONS
Finalized branding (logo, foundational statements)
Templates for communications
Web-site, signage, leverage communication channels
Internal marketing/communications plan
FINANCE
Present hard and soft savings categories
Show cost-savings roll-up strategy
Present Project monitoring strategy M8 M9
M10
M11
M12 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6
Pre-planning
Assessment
Executive Session
Functional Champion Training
Project Champion Training
Green Belt Wave 1
Green Belt Wave 2
Green Belt Wave 3
Green Belt Wave 4
Green Belt Wave 5
Green Belt Wave 6
Black Belt Bridge Training – Week 1
Black Belt Bridge Training – Week 2
MBB Training
Initializing
Improving
Self Sustaining
Six Sigma Academy

8. Deployment Timeline Initializing Improving Self Sustaining
Pre-planning
Deployment Leader
Functional Deployment Champions selected
Define leadership team mechanics
List of project opportunities identified
Objectives for deployment (short-term, self-sustaining) HR
Present Green/Black Belt selection pre-requisites
Present Green/Black Belt selection criteria (desired traits, necessary skills)
Present list of high-potential candidates (if available)
Present interviewing strategies
Present Green/Black Belt training enrollment process IT
Present data platform inventory
Present equipment procurement plan (minimum specs, asset management)
Present software procurement plan (image generation)
Present develop project tracking system
COMMUNICATIONS
Present finalized branding (logo, foundational statements)
Present templates for communications (presentation, letters, signage)
Discuss Web-site, signage, leverage communication channels
FINANCE
Present hard and soft savings categories
Show cost-savings roll-up strategy
Show project monitoring strategy
Assessment
Executive Session
Functional Champion Training
Project Champion Training
Green Belt Wave 1
Green Belt Wave 2
Green Belt Wave 3
Green Belt Wave 4
Green Belt Wave 5
Green Belt Wave 6
Black Belt Bridge Training – Week 1
Black Belt Bridge Training – Week 2
MBB Training
Initializing
Improving
Self Sustaining
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9. Deployment Timeline Initializing Improving Self Sustaining
Pre-planning
Deployment Leader
Assist Functional Deployment Champion in hosting the events
List of first wave projects
Present project pipe line strategy HR
Present all aspects of Green/Black Belt resource management (hiring, washout, compensation, reiteration)
Present Green/Black Belt enrollment process IT
Present data platform inventory
Present equipment procurement plan (minimum specs, asset management)
Present software procurement plan (image generation)
Present project tracking system
COMMUNICATIONS
Present communication plans
FINANCE
Present the importance of financial tracking
Present role of Project Champion in driving financial accountability
Assessment
Executive Session
Functional Champion Training
Project Champion Training
Green Belt Wave 1
Green Belt Wave 2
Green Belt Wave 3
Green Belt Wave 4
Green Belt Wave 5
Green Belt Wave 6
Black Belt Bridge Training – Week 1
Black Belt Bridge Training – Week 2
MBB Training
Initializing
Improving
Self Sustaining
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10. Deployment Timeline Initializing Improving Self Sustaining
Pre-planning
Assessment
Executive Session
Functional Champion Training
Deployment Leader
Present Six Sigma Approach to Green Belts
Verify Project Charters are completed and projects are approved for start
Monitor on-going project progress / project reviews
Project exceptions management HR
Arrange for all training materials to be available on first Green Belt training day
Schedule training facilities and all logistics
Present HR policies regarding Green Belt role
Explain repatriation policy IT
Distribution of laptop computers
Activation of software (Sigma Flow, MINITAB)
Presentation of data resources available to Green Belts
COMMUNICATIONS
Pre-training letters / facility maps
Capture photos of Green Belt training event / Green Belts
Collect list of projects, names of Green Belts
FINANCE
Present the importance of financial tracking
Present role of Project Champion in driving financial accountability
Project Champion Training
Green Belt Wave 1
Green Belt Wave 2
Green Belt Wave 3
Green Belt Wave 4
Green Belt Wave 5
Green Belt Wave 6
Black Belt Bridge Training – Week 1
Black Belt Bridge Training – Week 2
MBB Training
Initializing
Improving
Self Sustaining
Six Sigma Academy

11. CLIENT Breakthrough Value
Assessment Strategy
CLIENT Breakthrough Value
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12. Assessment Planning April May Planning Pre Work Conduct Assessment9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 12
Planning
Pre Work
Conduct Assessment
Analysis and Interpretation
Identify Stakeholders and functions to be involved
Identify Team Members
Conduct Assessor Training
Develop Communication Plan for Assessment
Prepare Schedule and Preliminary Interviews
Survey Strategy Concurrence
Action Plans
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13. Assessment Planning April May Planning Planning Pre Work9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 12
Planning
Planning
Pre Work
Conduct Assessment
Analysis and Interpretation
Request basic financial information, competitive information, and customer survey data
Complete gap analysis between client and competition
Finalize interview schedules and process walk through schedules
Request any additional data
Action Plans
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14. Assessment Planning April May Planning Pre Work Conduct Assessment9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 12
Planning
Pre Work
Conduct Assessment
Analysis and Interpretation
Review historical information and key metrics
Conduct interviews and focus groups
Conduct process reviews
Conduct employee survey
Action Plans
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15. Assessment Planning April May Planning Planning Pre Work9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 12
Planning
Planning
Pre Work
Conduct Assessment
Analysis and Interpretation
Gather and compile data
Aggregate data
Analyze feedback
Interpret findings
Publish feedback
Action Plans
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16. Assessment Planning April May Planning Planning Pre Work9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 12
Planning
Planning
Pre Work
Conduct Assessment
Analysis and Interpretation
Deliver feedback presentation to assessment debrief team
Develop action plan
Refine deployment plan
Finalize key opportunity list
Prepare feedback for Executive Summit
Action Plans
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17. Executive Summit Proposed Agenda
CLIENT Breakthrough Value
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18. Executive Summit – Agenda [Draft]
Day One
Opening Remarks
FAA & SSA Relationship Overview
Demystifying Six Sigma
Lunch -
Deployment Structure
Timeline and Milestone Review
Finance Strategy
Human Resources Strategy
Day Two
Q&A (from Day One)
IT Strategy
Communications Strategy
Lunch -
Assessment results
Project Opportunity Areas
Project Selection Strategy
Maintaining the Project Pipeline
Success Metrics
Next Steps
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