Blended Learning for Black Belt Training

Blended Learning for Black Belt TrainingBlended Learning for Black Belt Training

Jennifer Wanjura, PHRJennifer Wanjura, PHR

Manager, Human ResourcesManager, Human Resources

CameronCameron

Houston, TexasHouston, Texas

Learning. Performance. Impact.

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Agenda

• Overview of Cameron

• Development of Program

• How Cameron Implements

• Sustaining Momentum

• Questions

Cameron is a leading provider of flow equipment products, Cameron is a leading provider of flow equipment products, systems and services to worldwide oil, gas and process systems and services to worldwide oil, gas and process

industries…industries…

Cameron is a leading provider of flow equipment products, Cameron is a leading provider of flow equipment products, systems and services to worldwide oil, gas and process systems and services to worldwide oil, gas and process

industries…industries…

• Products used to control, direct, adjust, process, measure and compress pressure & flows

• 174 years continuous history

• $ 5+ billion in annual orders

• $ 10+ billion market cap

• 15,500+ employees

• 260+ locations worldwide

• 50+ strong product brands

• 11 operating divisions holding leading positions in global oil & gas and process markets

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An approach Cameron uses to: Remove waste from a process

Statistically control a process

Serve our customers better

Six Sigma RolesSix Sigma RolesSix Sigma RolesSix Sigma Roles

• CHAMPION

A senior business manager who oversees Lean Six Sigma projects and assures

company resources are made available as needed.

• MASTER BLACK BELT

An internal consultant for Lean Six Sigma deployment. They are the technical

experts and also mentor Black Belts.

• BLACK BELT

A person who accepts the full time role and responsibility to learn and use Lean Six

Sigma methods to complete high impact projects.

• GREEN BELT

An employee who completes smaller projects using Lean Six Sigma tools while still

maintaining a full time functional role.

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Target projects that align with the business plan:

∂ Capacity

∂ Throughput

∂ Cost Reduction

∂ Customer Acquisition

∂ Balance Sheet

∂ Resource/Asset Utilization

Target projects that deliver results!

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BB’s Today!

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• Global student body

• Limited class time

• HR Manager and Director of Six Sigma reviewed the online classes and chose the most beneficial topics; courses that would provide the most outcome and return on investment to the students.

Dr iving Change

How Cameron ImplementsHow Cameron ImplementsHow Cameron ImplementsHow Cameron ImplementsWeek 1

Pre-course Work

• Principles of Financial Management

• Scoping the Six Sigma Project

• An Introduction to Project Management

• Project Planning

Classroom

• Lean Six Sigma Program Overview

• Intro to Statistics

• Phase Gate Reviews

• Lean Metrics/Quality Tools

• Case Studies Dr iving Change

How Cameron ImplementsHow Cameron ImplementsHow Cameron ImplementsHow Cameron ImplementsWeek 2

Pre-course Work

• The Mechanics of Effective Communication

• Teamwork and Results Without Authority

• Basics of Budgeting

• Supply Chain Management

Classroom

• Theory Reviews

• Change Management

• Causes of Waste

• Kaizen

Dr iving Change

How Cameron ImplementsHow Cameron ImplementsHow Cameron ImplementsHow Cameron ImplementsWeek 3

Pre-course Work

• Decisions and Risk Invention Management

• Executing, Monitor and Control – Closing Projects

• Planning and Identify Project Risk

• Analyzing Project Risk

Classroom

• Chi-Square Test

• Anova

• Case Study – Presentations

Dr iving Change

Sustaining MomentumSustaining MomentumSustaining MomentumSustaining Momentum

• Intranet Team Site

• Ongoing Case Studies

• Yearly Black Belt Conference

• Kaizen Events

Dr iving Change

Questions?