What Should A Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Know

[@learnkaizen]

If there are other videos you'd like to see - let me know in the comment section below. Thanks for watching!

[@joytran2967]

1. 8 wastes. Tim P Wood, also can remember it by DOWNTIME: defect, overproduction, waiting, non-utilized talent, transportation, inventory, motion, extra-processing 2. Value added, non-value added, necessary non-value added 3. VSM value stream mapping 4. 5S. Cleaning up 5. DMAIC

[@learnkaizen]

I've used DOWNTIME before as well. I guess the best approach is to use any acronym fits with the culture you're employing the concept. Thanks for commenting.

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

Iv got my yellow belt training in December! Super excited

[@paulpatriot1776]

Phenomenal video sir!!!

[@learnkaizen]

🙏

[@uk_bennny_uk4790]

Just about to start my yellow belt journey, cant wait. I have always been interested in process and process improvement. One day I wish to be a black belt master

[@learnkaizen]

Awesome! Please subscribe so I can help you along your journey. Thank you for your support. If you have any questions, please let me know.

[@anamikajoshi8145]

This is the start of my journey as well! All the best!

[@francis2k488]

@@learnkaizen Thanks for these tips. How does six sigma apply to project management?

[@learnkaizen]

DMAIC- 6 Sigma uses Project Management elements.

[@gavinmaboeta6401]

Happy I found your channel. Really informative... will binge on all content👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

[@learnkaizen]

Gavin Maboeta awesome Thank you for your support ~ much appreciated!

[@larscw74]

I'm an engineering student, here in California and I had heard about lean six sigma before without really knowing what it was. I did some research and discovered that these processes really fit with my personality, Thursday I signed up for a Yellow belt course and I'm really excited about it. I'm looking forward where this journey will lead.

[@learnkaizen]

Great! If you need anything, don’t hesitate to ask!

[@larscw74]

@@learnkaizenwhen looking for jobs that require this certification I see they generally ask for at least a bachelor degree, as I'm still studying, I do not have that at this point. Will this be a problem that I'll encounter until I get my degree or would this be something that can be overcome? I was a stay at home dad for 8 years and as my wife passed away 3 years ago I choose to go back to school and get a degree. Like I said this certification fit well with my personality and I think it would be of great benefit no matter which specialization I pick as engineer.

[@learnkaizen]

@@larscw74 I’m truly sorry about your wife. To answer your question: it depends on your experience. Did you have experience prior to staying home? The goal should be to demonstrate your value through projects you’ve completed or demonstrate you understand how use the tools to get results. There is this common misconception that a yellow, green, black or master black belt certification is what companies want to see. It’s not. I know they may ask for it but what they really want is someone who knows how to use the tools within the certification body of knowledge. So after you receive the training, it’s important you build process muscle by applying what you learn and document your results. When I work with my students, I teach them how to apply the 3-top skills companies want - build a project portfolio with documented results, connect their portfolio to their resume/cv, tell their story during interviews and how to get attention through networking on LinkedIn - it’s a 90-day process that I’ve used to help people land CI roles. Hopefully - you can follow what I just talked about out and it helps you!

[@larscw74]

@@learnkaizenThank you very much. I have a background in IT, database and system administration. I worked 7 years at a job for Dutch railways, in which my responsibility was to relay problems to the proper team and escalate when needed, correcting the information that was put into our database systems and keep up with a 98% accuracy. This was before moving to the US. Since I started going back to school, I have a couple of projects that are documented, either solo or team based. To me this is all part of getting a footing, from which I can further develop and build something up, the kids are both through high school, so I'm really doing this to provide myself with a future that doesn't lead to becoming homeless.

[@learnkaizen]

Awesome! Sounds like you have a great head start with solid experience! I don’t think you become homeless…good luck to you, sir. I’d I can be of assistance- let me know.

[@SuperMS012]

Sort, set,, standardize, sustain, shine

[@sonandpets1215]

Thank you Chad!

[@learnkaizen]

You’re welcome! Appreciate your support on this channel!

[@jaronbridges4784]

Sort, set,, standardize, sustain, shine

[@jasonobrien1989]

Defects

[@learnkaizen]

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[@mohamedmoideen2061]

Defects Per Million Opportunities (DPMO): 3.401

[@jmmia9874]

I am planning to enroll for a Lean Six Sigma for career growth and this video is something i will watch over and over. Thanks

[@learnkaizen]

JM Mia 🙏 Thank you! Sincerely appreciate your comment. Best wishes for your career growth. If there is anything you need help with and would like me to do a video on - let me know!

[@natashapressley8098]

Thanks Chad

[@learnkaizen]

Anytime!

[@bazu1989]

Interesting movie to get familiar with Lean Yellow Belt, though as a (foreigner) starter it can be difficult to follow all the way with only words. My English is decent enough to follow, but if I also want to process all the words and remember them later on I would recommend to get a few visuals to amplify the effect of the video! Thanks again and keep up the good work!

[@learnkaizen]

Totally understand...I will certainly try to use more visuals in my videos. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please subscribe if you haven't...any help is always appreciated!

[@andyblease7792]

Hi Chad, as I am about to do some yellow belt training and your video was really helpful. Thank you.

[@learnkaizen]

Andy Blease thank you! Love getting feedback but I really love getting positive feedback! Good luck and be sure to let me know how the training turns out!

[@andyblease7792]

Hi Chad, just to let you know, I passed my yellow belt training. Thanks again.

[@learnkaizen]

Andy Blease rock on! Awesome! Love hearing good news like this! Keep learning and growing! Congratulations and thanks for letting me know!

[@moisesabrahamvaldiviaquiro2108]

Great video, but please ad some computer graphics (or charts), to explain a little bit more.

[@learnkaizen]

Abraham Quiroz will certainly take this into consideration. Thank you for helping me make these videos better.

[@utkarshsingh7964]

'D' for Defects

[@learnkaizen]

Rock on! Yep, Defects.

[@micah9012]

Do you recommend someone start at yellow belt then go to green? I currently work as a Manufacturing Manager and I'm trying to further my knowledge. My boss has talked about all of the things you mentioned in this video, I'm not super familiar with them but I understand them. I was intending on doing green until I came across this video, I didn't know there was a yellow belt.

[@learnkaizen]

It depends on your background. If you have a pretty good understanding of using statistics to make decisions, you may be ready for green.

[@eclipsehunter2002]

Hi, i have been a Test tech in the R&D department of my organization for 13yrs and have been part of the ISO internal audit team for 3yrs now. I recently took a position as Senior QA/QC technician. Do the previous 3 years as an ISO internal auditor count towards meeting six sigma requirements.

[@learnkaizen]

It might help but not sure how much. Usually it's more about which certifying organization you're trying to get certified through. For example, ASQ asks for 2 Six Sigma projects....they may as for "XX" years of work experience as well. In the case of work experience, then "yes" - the ISO experience would help...you'd still need the 2 projects though. Here are a couple of places to Google: ASQ, IASSC, Villanova. They all are certifying organizations. Google them to see what they require. Hope this helps.

[@TheNebraska402]

is it safe to say that if a person understands these concepts, they should just move on to obtaining a green belt instead of spending money on a yellow belt, then a green belt?

[@learnkaizen]

That’s a tough call. If your familiar with 80-90% of the ASQ Body of Knowledge - then it may be safe to go for green belt...

[@scottcomstock2889]

...so overwhelming....been managing 25 years and as I approach 50 years old I feel like I'm so behind the 8 ball. Where I worked for Gallo Wine they had their own in house seminars and this is all new terminology but a lot of the the same concepts. It's like all the seminars I took but on steroids.....anyways, like your teaching style and will watch even more video's from you. Thanks

[@learnkaizen]

Not to worry! I'm 45 myself...I'm still learning so we're all in the same boat! I just like to share my experience so I can (hopefully) helps someone out. Thank you for your support! I appreciate you watching the videos and commenting. If there is anything you'd like to see, let me know and I'll add it to the list!

[@gemsmendoza6261]

Hi Chad! Can you do a video on Value Stream Mapping? 😊 Thanks.

[@learnkaizen]

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[@learnkaizen]

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[@learnkaizen]

Sorry for the delay but I've just shared 2 videos on the VSM! Hope these help!

[@chase594]

Which books should I use to study for the Yellow belt exam? Can you do a video on how to prepare for the exam? Thanks Steph

[@learnkaizen]

I have a complete course on how to prepare for the ASQ SS GB exam....the same materials and study/preparation system is applicable to the Yellow Belt. I used the system to pass the ASQ BB exam on my first try.....in the course everyone gets a dedicated help desk where you can submit questions and I personally help you out. Seriously, the study system is the same! I kept the costs as low as possible....please have a look at the course and let me know if you have questions or need additional help. Here is the link: www.clsscoach.com/Green-Belt-Exam-CourseSP

[@flyingbstrucking1683]

Great videos. Any books you recommend or do you have any training material available? Also have you done any videos to go further into detail about the subcategories of yellow belt.

[@learnkaizen]

Thanks...I do have some books I can recommend. I've been wanting to make a video on books so I think I'll do that in the next week or so. If you're just starting out you can't go wrong with the Six Sigma for Dummies book. Seriously, I know it may seem crazy but that book really breaks down many of the complex topics into easy-to-understand language. If you're interested in obtaining your Yellow belt, check out Quality Council of Indiana (www.qualitycouncil.com/PDFandCDgrfx/Samplecssybprimer.pdf). I used their material when I studied for the ASQ SSBB Exam. I'll include some additional books in the video. I do not have any training material prepared other than a course I did to help folks pass the Six Sigma Exam. I may do more courses in the future If I feel more people would want something like that from me. I just like helping out so I try to give as much free information as I can in these videos. Really appreciate you commenting! If you haven't subscribed, please consider doing so and forward my channel on to anyone you think it may help!

[@Varunsharp]

Hi there, if you can create videos on data types with their example. Thanks 😊

[@learnkaizen]

Do you mean examples of the varying degrees of Qualitative and Quantitative data?

[@Varunsharp]

@@learnkaizen yes

[@learnkaizen]

Okay. Will do. Thank you! 🙏

[@adityachalla89]

Hello Engineering Minds. Your lecture was very valuable thanks so much for posting this video I am personally working in the IT industry I am Quality Assurance professional and I strongly feel that if Sigma certification is a must have for quality individuals like us. I am planning to take up the sixsigmayellow belt certification soon so so can you let me know how demanding the yellow belt certification is in the modern IT industry?

[@learnkaizen]

Aditya Challa hi. Thank you - I appreciate the positive feedback. It depends on what certification you’re trying to get. Some are more demanding than others but ultimately it’s about getting experience with the body of knowledge required for a Yellow Belt. Look into the ASQ BoK for yellow belts and also look at the Quality Council of Indiana. They have great study materials....hope this helps. Also, if you haven’t subscribed- it mean the world to me if you’d consider doing so! Thanks again and let me know if you have more questions.

[@wflzoom6219]

When I came across the 7 wastes ( or 8 wastes ) I found a neat chart, DOWNTIME D=Defects, O=Overproduction, W=Waiting, N=Non-utilized talent, T=transport, I=Inventory, M=Motion, and E=Extra processing. anyway I still don't have these perfectly memorized, as for the VSM, when I first saw these, I cant wait to use them, I already work in manufacturing, and currently non of this is being used, everything is currently ad-lib, and on the fly, we already operate in a pull system, I have already talked with people on the floor, so that we can start moving towards, eliminating the 8 wastes, I even did the demo with folding paper airplanes, to demonstrate single flow vs big batch flow, takt times etc. everyone seems to like this so far, anyway I have plans on practicing the VSM, on a future project/order, for me the best way to learn this stuff, is to do it, or I'll just forget it, we have spoken about 5S. our company already is AS9100 , as quality is of extreme importance, but our lead times, and re-works etc are through the roof, six sigma would be nice to implement, but it is something that management and everyone needs to agree on, where, Lean, and 8 wastes, and 5S can be implemented on the floor little by little.

[@marlonpretto5497]

Hey Chad, I’m trying to learn as much of this as possible as I plan to study these L6S courses after college. I’m 18, and I was just wondering will just the L6S qualifications be enough to get me a job in the industry, or do I have to take college courses aswell?

[@learnkaizen]

The certification will certainly help you land a job...but it helps tremendously to have some experience. A degree helps but isn’t a show stopper. If I were 18 again, and wanted to get into this industry- I’d start with finding a company that used lean....then look up jobs related to entry level positions - see what type of education and certifications they are looking for....then go from there. Hope this helps. Appreciate your support on my channel l.

[@sonali.gokani]

What about lean 6 sigma yellow belt? My book from Govind Ramu does not have the word lean on it.

[@learnkaizen]

Does it teach anything about VSM and the 5 principles of lean in the ToC?

[@sonali.gokani]

@@learnkaizen chapter 2/17: Lean Fou dations and principles. Purpose of Lean. Lean Methodologies. Value of Lean to the Organisation. That's it. Total 10 pages out of 178. This includes 3.5 pages explaining Value stream as subtopic of Lean.

[@learnkaizen]

It may be okay…without seeing it - difficult to determine but I’d invest in some lean books

[@sonali.gokani]

@@learnkaizen okay... noted!

[@learnkaizen]

Recent studies by the Avery point group revealed a 129% increase in companies seeking Lean over Six Sigma in 2022…the biggest jump in 17 years.

[@shanefife5639]

How could a yellow belt be used for a 2 person office in Institutional Research in education in a small college.

[@learnkaizen]

I’m not sure because I’m not familiar with your day to day tasks or strategic planning. If you have a process for anything then you can use the tools and concepts to expose and reduce wastes in the process. If you have a strategic direction, using Hoshin Kanri will help you focus strategic goals and alignment but Hoshin may go beyond Yellow Belt. Thanks for the question - If I can help let me know.

[@cltrhyve5932]

Chad, thanks for the video. Any books you can recommend with a person brand new to six sigma but looking to learn lean six sigma?

[@learnkaizen]

I will record a video this weekend and provide about 5 to 10 really awesome books to help you out. Sound good?

[@coltkimbrell7188]

Thank you, Chad! I wanted to ask what your thoughts were on the CSSC certifications. I obtained the white belt since it was free but was worried about the quality of the certification since I am so new to this. The CSSC is the cheapest that I have found for the yellow belt.

[@learnkaizen]

I don’t know a ton about them but they have great resources…they seem legit…there are so many organizations out there now it’s difficult to keep up. I hope what little information I’ve given helps you. Appreciate your question and support!

[@coltkimbrell7188]

Thank you so much for your time! I really appreciate all of the knowledge you share with us!

[@learnkaizen]

Anytime!

[@asmith7094]

My wife doesn’t appreciate me trying to 5S everything. Actually she doesn’t like me expecting 5S from her 😆 Great content

[@blueandbanana]

Hi Chad! I’d like to get my master black belt but I need to start at yellow belt first. I would like to learn on my own using books or an online course and take the exam. There are many sites offering deals and I don’t know if it’s legitimate. Where can I get yellow belt training and what is the test called and who administers so I can be yellow belt certified? Please and thank you.

[@learnkaizen]

Jacky Jack that’s a great question and I totally feel your pain. I’d have to go with ASQ (American Society for Quality) - it’s truly the best in my opinion and the most recognized. The downside is the cost. Now, you mentioned studying yourself and taking the exam--in that case - look into Quality Council of Indiana...they have the study materials with tests and answer sheets (including electronic simulation tests) that mimic the ASQ exam....I used their materials for the ASQ Black Belt exam. Thanks for the question! Please consider subscribing if you haven’t! Good luck and if I can help out, let me know. I know it can be confusing.

[@blueandbanana]

Thank you, Chad. You are really awesome.

[@learnkaizen]

Jacky Jack anytime!

[@BeekersSqueakers]

I've always disagreed with the idea of "necessary non-value add" operations. Too many times I've seen people falsely label non-value add operations as "necessary non-value add" because they didn't challenge whether they were truly "necessary" or not. More broadly, labeling it as "necessary" or "essential" gives the false impression that it can't be the target of improvement (or at the very least is a lesser priority). I think the term "required non-value add" is more apt. A value add operation may require certain non-value add operations, but a different value add operation may give the result without the same required non-value add.

[@learnkaizen]

The important thing is that the right conversations are held and the team is driving to sustainable solutions. Whether one company calls it “necessary” or another calls it “required” - is far less important than teams engaging and solving real problems. Common language is important. I just don’t get too hung up on semantics. I respect your perspective and sincerely appreciate the comment…hope to see more from you on other videos.

[@BeekersSqueakers]

@@learnkaizen I agree with what you say regarding semantics and I hope my comment didn't come across as a criticism of you or your work. That wasn't my intention. My team not challenging assumptions is just something that I encounter very frequently in my problem solving groups. The misapplication of "necessary non-value add" is just one form that shows up in every VSM I've ever participated in 😄. I'm really enjoying your content. Our CI Engineer recently moved on from the company and I've inherited alot of his projects. I've been binging your videos to brush up on my Lean/6Sigma methodologies. They've been a big help.

[@learnkaizen]

I didn’t receive your comment as criticism at all…I just know others read these comments, so when I respond d to folks who comment, I try to respond to the original comment or question but also provide some learning points for readers that may not have your level of experience…I’m just speculating-but based on your comment, I feel you have years of experience. That’s all I was trying to do! Thanks again for watching, commenting and engaging. 🙏

[@iamtheempatheticcoach]

Hi Chad. How do I apply Six Sigma Yellow Belt principals in a call center environment?

[@learnkaizen]

At the yellow belt level you’ll learn terms like: Kanban, Kaizen, Poka Yoke, etc...but process flow maps and standardization will help you and your team understand the process and what happens when a “Yes, No” or other decisions are made...then standardize what works....also, VSM, may be a good tool but I’m sure there is software you have that determines time on each call. If you can break the time on each call into segments - then link those segment times to the process flow map, you’ll have an understanding of where calls are taking the longest. This may provide insight to where your workers are having issues communicating or the prospect or customer is having difficulties with understanding what is happening at that step in the process. Then focus on those times and try to improve the experience and reduce the time...this is just an example. I’ve never worked in a call center. Hope this helps.

[@iamtheempatheticcoach]

@@learnkaizen this was awesome insight. Thanks!

[@matthewchristeson6589]

TIM T WOOD: Transportation: Product being moved from A to B in an inefficient manner; alternate path or method can save time and/or money. Inventory: Lack of space or inefficient method of storage. Motion: Unnecessary movement of persons or product. Talent: Underdeveloped skill for job or over qualified employees doing simple tasks. Waiting: Time wasted on X to be ready for you to proceed. Overproduction: Making too much product than required. Overprocessing: Too many steps for a process; redundancy. Defects: Insufficient product or process.

[@themangodiaries284]

What jobs do you get or apply for with this I have a yellow belt and it’s starting to look like a waste of time.

[@learnkaizen]

With a Yellow Belt (YB) certification, look for entry level jobs that mention lean and six sigma in the job description. YB is really the beginning of the journey but it teaches you what you need for Green Belt and Black Belt. You’ll see more jobs seeking people with a Black Belt and Master Black Belt than any other belt...sometimes you see a Green belt mentioned but not often. Simply having the YB may not get you what you’re looking for BUT earning your Yellow Belt wasn’t a waste of time if you learned the material because it positions you for the green and black belt. Hope this helps! Let me now if you have more questions. Appreciate your support on this channel! 🙏

[@penriquez99]

VSM value stream map : value add ; needed : not value add / waste

[@learnkaizen]

Thank you - great answers! What about customer needs versus business needs? For example: suppose we have a process that uses visual inspection? The business needs it (because they aren't 100% confident they can produce parts that are 100%, 100% of the time) however, the customer doesn't need it...they just want a part that is defect free and on time. So, is visual inspection a 'value add or non vale add activity? That question is for manufacturing. How about transactional processes like: Finance, accounting, sales, etc. All are needed by the business but are they value add? There is a term used called: needed non-value add, or necessary non-value add. Have you ever had any experience with these terms? Appreciate the comment!🙏

[@VaGTaSter69]

Virtual Kaizen Coach, Got a question for you, so I'm a recently certified Yellow Belt, but I can't find specific jobs that are titled Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, like I find for Black Belts. Are there specific Job keywords I should be looking for when searching for a job? Thanks

[@learnkaizen]

It’s more about the work you’ve done when you’re at the YB level. It’s important to pick extract key metrics that hiring managers are looking for. There aren’t necessarily keywords that you should be searching that would differ much from what you’re searching for BB...maybe entry level positions...I’m not sure. The important action is to position your resume accordingly...I just launched a CI career Boot Camp Coaching program that may help you If interested, here is the link: cburroughsunc-97ac6.gr8.com/

[@VaGTaSter69]

Virtual Kaizen Coach Do you have any examples of entry level titles that are suitable for someone with a CSSYB? I’m assuming a long the lines of Process Analyst or something similar

[@learnkaizen]

Yes. Process Analyst, Quality Engineer, Quality Supervisor, Business Process Reengineering...this may be a good start!

[@VaGTaSter69]

Virtual Kaizen Coach alrighty! Thank you very much! Appreciate the help!

[@learnkaizen]

Anytime!

[@Poketics]

Defects

[@jd5274]

Defect

[@williambrownlie6929]

Why plant that seed of Time? Now students will be thinking "Transportation....or was it Time? No definitely Transportation....or...?"

[@learnkaizen]

Point taken. I'll try to be more clear in the future. I've taught lean for over a decade and I never plant the seed prior to asking this question and almost 100% of the time, TIME is the answer. So based on the data I have - the seed is already there. I hear what you're saying though and I do appreciate the feedback. Just remember, Time is never a waste unless you're wasting time!🙏

[@penriquez99]

D defects

[@danielraines4808]

for the 8 Wastes I like to change the "P" for People to an "S" for Skill. Then it becomes TIMSWOOD

[@learnkaizen]

I like that one better!

[@lajeanburnett3578]

Defects

[@learnkaizen]

Yep! Thank you!

[@kartiknikam6970]

Hello Chad Sir your video was really Awesome But i have some doubts can you please share your Insta id of FB id where i can follow you and get my questions Solved please???? Hoping for positive response from your side

[@learnkaizen]

You can send me a message through LinkedIn if you'd like. www.linkedin.com/in/chadburroughs/

[@kartiknikam6970]

@@learnkaizen Sir I tried but I don't have my LinkedIn profile with premium subscription so can't send you message any other way for contacting you can I share you my number will you reply me

[@learnkaizen]

Email me at [e-mail]

[@jimhamilton2342]

TWO MINUTES all about you to start this video? I'd be certain not to hire you to train anyone on my staff

[@learnkaizen]

There is a 'skip' and 'fast forward' option...But Jim - let's be honest, we both know you have the extra time...Otherwise, I doubt you'd have taken EVEN MORE time to leave a silly comment. 😂 Life's too short buddy! Enjoy the FREE training though and be sure to tell your "staff" about my channel.

[@joshuaguinn1684]

Defects

[@learnkaizen]

Yep- you got it.