Executive Education

 
 

Introduction to Lean Six Sigma

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 

Lean Six Sigma is a leading practice for process improvement which aims to maximize customer value by eliminating wastes in business processes.  Wastes in business processes are activities that add no value.

This workshop is designed to equip the participants with the essential tools and skills needed to successfully lead process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma.  The participants will:

  • Gain an understanding of Lean Six Sima concepts and tools.
  • Practice using Lean Six Sigma techniques via an on-hand “factory” production game.
  • Learn how to earn a Lean Six Sigma “Belt.”

AGENDA

What is Lean Six Sigma? Key principles and building blocks.

 How can it benefit my company?

Where do I begin? What resources are needed?

How long and how much?

Managing change.

What are the Best Practices in implementing Lean Six Sigma?

 

INTENDED AUDIENCE  

This workshop is designed for professionals in managerial positions.

 

PROGRAM LOCATION

Midtown Manhattan (NYC), in-person

PROGRAM DATES

Spring 2025

 

DAILY SCHEDULE 
Hours  Activity
9 am – Noon  Morning Session
Noon – 1 pm  Lunch break
1- 4 pm  Afternoon Session 
 
Instructor 

Suresh Gupta; Zicklin executive programs; executive MBA; Non-Degree programsSuresh Gupta, PhD

Dr. Suresh Gupta teaches management courses in the Executive MBA program at Baruch College and graduate courses in the NYU Tandon School of Engineering. As the Managing Partner of S. Gupta and Associates, he is an active management consultant. He has in-depth expertise in operations strategy and management and work experience has included lead partner with PwC Consulting, Capco, and North Highland, as well as VP at Bankers Trust and Citicorp Investment Bank, and Assistant Professor at Pace University. As a management consultant, Dr. Gupta has helped many clients in service and manufacturing sectors, in improving their business profitability, customer focus and operational agility by implementing new operating models.  His clients have included Ameriprise, American Express, AT&T, Bank of America, Bell Labs, BNY Mellon, Bi-Lo, Citi, Credit Suisse, Dunn and Bradstreet, Engelhard Chemicals, Fidelity Investments, Freddie Mac, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer Funds, Paine Webber, Putnam Investments, Schwab, ScottishPower, Supervalu, TD Bank, TIAA-CREF, UPS, Visa, and others.

Dr. Gupta holds a PhD in Operations Management, MS in Operations Research, MS in Industrial Engineering, and BS in Electrical Engineering. He also holds APICS certification in Production and Inventory Management. 


PROGRAM FEES  
Tuition Fees 
$199

 Included in the fee: 

  • One full day of in-person instruction

  • All program materials

  • Certificate of completion


REGISTRATION INFORMATION 

Spring 2025

 

*Please note, the registration system accepts only credit cards (NO debit cards) and charges a credit card transaction fee, in addition to the tuition.

DISCOUNT POLICY:  10% discount is available for the members of Baruch community: current students and alumni, faculty, and staff.

REFUND POLICY: Registered participants may cancel their registration and request a full refund up to 5 business days before the first day of their non-credit course. If you register less than 5 days before the beginning of the course, no refund will be given. In the event that course or program is canceled, all participants will receive a full refund.

 

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