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Lean Six Sigma books

As one of the most important components of the training content, our Lean Six Sigma books are widely recommended and used by training providers and individuals who want to be certified. The book series called Climbing the Mountain demonstrates a cohesive set of improvement methods that have been proven to be successful over decades such as TQM, Kaizen, TPM, Lean and Six Sigma. These methods, tools and techniques have been united in the Continuous Improvement Maturity Model (CIMM™). In addition to the reference books, Lean Six Sigma exercise books can be used by candidates to further solidify their knowledge.

Using a Lean Six Sigma book

These Lean Six Sigma books can be used for two purposes. Firstly, it acts as a guide for Lean Six Sigma Belts undertaking a Lean or Six Sigma project following the DMAIC roadmap (‘Define – Measure – Analyze – Improve – Control’). Secondly, it is a guide for (Master) Black Belts that are involved in improving the overall performance of the organization and to lead the continuous improvement transformation process. 

If you need to order a large quantity of these books, please email us at info@lssa.eu.



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Lean Six Sigma in a Digital Era

Lean Six Sigma in a Digital Era
Language: Dutch, English

Serie: Climbing the Mountain

Author: H.C. Theisens

Edition: 1

ISBN13: 9789492240415


Summary

Lean Six Sigma has proven itself over the past decades as a powerful approach to improve processes, increase productivity, and make organizations future-proof. The principles and techniques are timeless and valuable, but the world is changing rapidly. We are currently in the midst of the transition from the Fourth Industrial revolution – with data science and artificial intelligence – to the Fifth Industrial revolution, in which the collaboration of humans and machines is opening up new possibilities. This book describes the classic tools, but also how many of these tools are evolving into digital versions.

This book offers a clear overview of the development and application of Lean, Six Sigma, and other improvement methodologies. It shows how vision, strategy, structure, and culture converge in successful transformations, in which Champions, Green Belts, and Black Belts play a central role. The  Continuous Improvement Maturity Model  (CIMM™) describes how organizations grow continuously, supported by both classic and digital tools that make processes predictable and in-control. This book goes beyond methodologies and tools. Project management, change management, agility, and leadership are also discussed extensively.

Since the first edition of the  Climbing the Mountain  series (2014), over 50,000 copies have been sold worldwide. This new edition, created by combining input from many experts, offers Green and Black Belts a actual and modern perspective on applying Lean and Six Sigma within a digital era.

The road to the top of the mountain is challenging, full of technical and organizational obstacles. But the journey is also inspiring, educational, and enjoyable. This book helps you overcome obstacles, stay on course, and ultimately enjoy the view from the top.

With this book, Dick Theisens demonstrates why he achieved his Master Black Belt certification Summa Cum Laude. He effortlessly combines classic Lean Six Sigma principles and techniques with the possibilities of today's digital revolution. An indispensable guide for any Green and Black Belt who wants to excel in Continuous Improvement.  - Prof. Dr. Ronald J.M.M. Does, University of Amsterdam.

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Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Book

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Book
Language: Dutch, English

Serie: Climbing the Mountain

Author: H.C. Theisens

Edition: 4

ISBN13: 9789492240231


Summary
 

The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt - Mindset, skill set and tool set belongs to the series Climbing the Mountain and it follows the skill set of Lean Six Sigma Academy (LSSA). 

This book is different from other books on Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma because it addresses the relation between Lean and other improvement methods such as TQM and Kaizen. All these methods, tools and techniques have been united in the 'Continuous Improvement Maturity Model'(CIMM TM ). The CIMM is an open standard and is maintained by the 'Lean Six Sigma Academy (LSSA)'. This model describes the process of continuous improvement from a very early stage to delivering World Class products and services. The framework incorporates the best practices, methods and techniques of process improvement,  quality management and new product development. The framework also connects the so-called hard elements of process improvement and the so-called soft elements of organizational development and change management. 

All the techniques described in these skill set will be reviewed in this book. This book can be used for those who will executing Kaizen or Lean Projects. We also advise you to use the accompanying exercise book with exercises and answer keys. Those who wish to apply Lean or Six Sigma at a Green or Black Belt level are advised to read one of the other books in the series ‘Climbing the Mountain’ and use the corresponding exercise book.
 

Table of Content:
1. World class
2. Policy development en deployment
3. Project management
4. CIMM Level I - Creating a solid foundation 
5. CIMM Level II - Creating a continious improvement environment 
6. CIMM Level III - Creating stable and efficient processes
7. CIMM Level IV - Creating capable processes
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Lean Six Sigma Orange Belt Book

Lean Six Sigma Orange Belt Book
Language: Dutch, English

Serie: Climbing the Mountain

Author: H.C. Theisens

Edition: 1

ISBN13: 9789492240248

Summary
The Lean Six Sigma Orange Belt - Mindset, skill set and tool set belongs to the series Climbing the Mountain and it follows the skill set of Lean Six Sigma Academy (LSSA). 

This book is different from other books on Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma because it addresses the relation between Lean and other improvement methods such as TQM and Kaizen. All these methods, tools and techniques have been united in the 'Continuous Improvement Maturity Model'(CIMMTM). The CIMM is an open standard and is maintained by the 'Lean Six Sigma Academy (LSSA)'. This model describes the process of continuous improvement from a very early stage to delivering World Class products and services. The framework incorporates the best practices, methods and techniques of process improvement,  quality management and new product development. The framework also connects the so-called hard elements of process improvement and the so-called soft elements of organizational development and change management. 

All the techniques described in these skill set will be reviewed in this book. This book can be used for those who will executing Kaizen or Lean Projects. We also advise you to use the accompanying exercise book with exercises and answer keys. Those who wish to apply Lean or Six Sigma at a Yellow, Green or Black Belt level are advised to read one of the other books in the series ‘Climbing the Mountain’ and use the corresponding exercise book.
Table of Content:
1. World class 
2. Policy development en deployment
3. Project management
4. CIMM Level I - Creating a solid foundation 
5. CIMM Level II - Creating a continious improvement environment 
6. CIMM Level III - Creating stable and efficient processes
7. CIMM Level IV - Creating capable processes
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Lean Six Sigma Yellow & Orange Belt Exercise

Lean Six Sigma Yellow & Orange Belt Exercise
Language: Dutch, English 

Serie: Climbing the Mountain

Author: H.C. Theisens 

ISBN13: 9789492240293 



Summary


Dit oefenboek is een waardvol toevoeging voor de Lean Six Sigma training. Even experienced Lean Six Sigma Green and Black Belts can use this exercise book to improve their Lean Six Sigma skills. 

The exercises in this book are based on the ‘Continuous Improvement Maturity Model’ (CIMM). This is a framework that guides an evolutionary stage approach for process improvement from a very early stage through to delivering World Class products and services. CIMM is a coherent and innovative framework that connects Lean, Six Sigma and other improvement methods. The framework incorporates the best practices methods and techniques of process improvement, quality management and new product development. CIMM is an open standard and is maintained by the ‘Lean Six Sigma Academy’ (LSSA). 

This book contains exercises for different fields of expertise in both manufacturing and services. 
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Lean Green Belt Book

Lean Green Belt Book
Language: Dutch

Serie: Climbing the Mountain

Author: H.C. Theisens

Edition: 1

ISBN13: 9789492240255


Summary
The Lean Green Belt - Mindset, skill set and tool set belongs to the series Climbing the Mountain and it follows the skill set of Lean Six Sigma Academy (LSSA). 

This book is different from other books on Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma because it addresses the relation between Lean and other improvement methods such as TQM and Kaizen. All these methods, tools and techniques have been united in the 'Continuous Improvement Maturity Model'(CIMM TM ). The CIMM is an open standard and is maintained by the 'Lean Six Sigma Academy (LSSA)'. This model describes the process of continuous improvement from a very early stage to delivering World Class products and services. The framework incorporates the best practices, methods and techniques of process improvement,  quality management and new product development. The framework also connects the so-called hard elements of process improvement and the so-called soft elements of organizational development and change management. 

All the techniques described in these skill set will be reviewed in this book. This book can be used for those who will executing Kaizen or Lean Projects. We also advise you to use the accompanying exercise book with exercises and answer keys. This book can be used for two purposes. Firstly, it acts as a guide for Green Belts undertaking a Lean or Six Sigma project following the DMAIC roadmap. Secondly, it is a guide for (Master) Black Belts that are involved in improving the overall performance of the organization and to lead the continuous improvement transformation process. 
Table of Content: 

1. World class
2. Policy development en deployment
3. Project management
4. CIMM Level I - Creating a solid foundation 
5. CIMM Level II - Creating a continious improvement environment 
6. CIMM Level III - Creating stable and efficient processes

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Lean Black Belt Book

Lean Black Belt Book
Language: Dutch

Serie: De Beklimming

Author: H.C. Theisens

Edition: 1

ISBN13: 9789492240279


Summary
The Lean Black Belt - Mindset, skill set and tool set belongs to the series Climbing the Mountain and it follows the skill set of Lean Six Sigma Academy (LSSA). 

This book is different from other books on Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma because it addresses the relation between Lean and other improvement methods such as TQM and Kaizen. All these methods, tools and techniques have been united in the 'Continuous Improvement Maturity Model'(CIMMTM). The CIMM is an open standard and is maintained by the 'Lean Six Sigma Academy (LSSA)'. This model describes the process of continuous improvement from a very early stage to delivering World Class products and services. The framework incorporates the best practices, methods and techniques of process improvement,  quality management and new product development. The framework also connects the so-called hard elements of process improvement and the so-called soft elements of organizational development and change management. 

All the techniques described in these skill set will be reviewed in this book. This book can be used for those who will executing Kaizen or Lean Projects. We also advise you to use the accompanying exercise book with exercises and answer keys. This book can be used for two purposes. Firstly, it acts as a guide for Black Belts undertaking a Lean or Six Sigma project following the DMAIC roadmap. Secondly, it is a guide for (Master) Black Belts that are involved in improving the overall performance of the organization and to lead the continuous improvement transformation process. 
Table of Content: 

1. World class
2. Policy development en deployment
3. Project management
4. CIMM Level I - Creating a solid foundation 
5. CIMM Level II - Creating a continious improvement environment 
6. CIMM Level III - Creating stable and efficient processes

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Lean Green & Black Belt Exercise Book

Lean Green & Black Belt Exercise Book
Language: Dutch, English

Serie: Climbing the Mountain

Author: H.C. Theisens 

ISBN13: 9789492240293
 


Summary

This exercise book is a valuable addition to the Lean Six Sigma training. Even experienced Lean Six Sigma Green and Black Belts can use this exercise book to improve their Lean Six Sigma skills. 

The exercises in this book are based on the ‘Continuous Improvement Maturity Model’ (CIMM). This is a framework that guides an evolutionary stage approach for process improvement from a very early stage through to delivering World Class products and services. CIMM is a coherent and innovative framework that connects Lean, Six Sigma and other improvement methods. The framework incorporates the best practices methods and techniques of process improvement, quality management and new product development. CIMM is an open standard and is maintained by the ‘Lean Six Sigma Academy’ (LSSA). 

This book contains exercises for different fields of expertise in both manufacturing and services. 
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Book

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Book
Language: Dutch, English

Serie: Climbing the Mountain

Author: H.C. Theisens

Edition: 4

ISBN13: 9789492240262 


Summary

The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Mindset, skill set and tool set belongs to the series Climbing the Mountain and it follows the skill set of Lean Six Sigma Academy (LSSA). 

This book is different from other books on Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma because it addresses the relation between Lean and other improvement methods such as TQM and Kaizen. All these methods, tools and techniques have been united in the 'Continuous Improvement Maturity Model'(CIMMTM). The CIMM is an open standard and is maintained by the 'Lean Six Sigma Academy (LSSA)'. This model describes the process of continuous improvement from a very early stage to delivering World Class products and services. The framework incorporates the best practices, methods and techniques of process improvement,  quality management and new product development. The framework also connects the so-called hard elements of process improvement and the so-called soft elements of organizational development and change management. 

All the techniques described in these skill set will be reviewed in this book. This book can be used for those who will executing Kaizen or Lean Projects. We also advise you to use the accompanying exercise book with exercises and answer keys. This book can be used for two purposes. Firstly, it acts as a guide for Green Belts undertaking a Lean or Six Sigma project following the DMAIC roadmap. Secondly, it is a guide for (Master) Black Belts that are involved in improving the overall performance of the organization and to lead the continuous improvement transformation process.

Table of Content:
1. World Class
2. Policy development and deployment
3. Project management
4. CIMM Level I - Create a solide foundation
5. CIMM Level II - Create a continous improvement culture
6. CIMM Level III - Create stable and predictable processes
7. CIMM Lvel IV - Create capable processes
8. CIMM Level V - Create sustainable processes
 
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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Book

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Book
Language: Dutch, English

Serie: Climbing the Mountain

Author: H.C. Theisens

Edition: 1

ISBN13: 9789492240286


Summary
The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - Mindset, skill set and tool set belongs to the series Climbing the Mountain and it follows the skill set of Lean Six Sigma Academy (LSSA). 

This book is different from other books on Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma because it addresses the relation between Lean and other improvement methods such as TQM and Kaizen. All these methods, tools and techniques have been united in the 'Continuous Improvement Maturity Model'(CIMMTM). The CIMM is an open standard and is maintained by the 'Lean Six Sigma Academy (LSSA)'. This model describes the process of continuous improvement from a very early stage to delivering World Class products and services. The framework incorporates the best practices, methods and techniques of process improvement,  quality management and new product development. The framework also connects the so-called hard elements of process improvement and the so-called soft elements of organizational development and change management. 

All the techniques described in these skill set will be reviewed in this book. This book can be used for those who will executing Kaizen or Lean Projects. We also advise you to use the accompanying exercise book with exercises and answer keys. This book can be used for two purposes. Firstly, it acts as a guide for Black Belts undertaking a Lean or Six Sigma project following the DMAIC roadmap. Secondly, it is a guide for (Master) Black Belts that are involved in improving the overall performance of the organization and to lead the continuous improvement transformation process. 

Table of Content: 

1. World Class
2. Policy development en deployment
3. Project management
4. CIMM Level I - Create a solide foundation
5. CIMM Level II - Create a continous improvement culture
6. CIMM Level III - Create stable and predictable processes
7. CIMM Lvel IV - Create capable processes
8. CIMM Level V - Create sustainable processes

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Lean Six Sigma Green & Black Belt Exercise

Lean Six Sigma Green & Black Belt Exercise
Language: Dutch, English

Serie: Climbing the Mountain

Author: H.C. Theisens

Edition: 3

ISBN13: 9789492240309 


Summary

This exercise book is a valuable addition to your Lean Six Sigma training. Even experienced Lean Six Sigma Green and Black Belts can use this exercise book to improve their Lean Six Sigma skills. 

The exercises in this book are based on the ‘Continuous Improvement Maturity Model’ (CIMM). This is a framework that guides an evolutionary stage approach for process improvement from a very early stage through to delivering World Class products and services. CIMM is a coherent and innovative framework that connects Lean, Six Sigma and other improvement methods. The framework incorporates the best practices methods and techniques of process improvement, quality management and new product development. CIMM is an open standard and is maintained by the ‘Lean Six Sigma Academy’ (LSSA). 

This book contains exercises for different fields of expertise in both manufacturing and services. 
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