Many organizations have difficulty delivering projects. Part of the reason is that managers and sponsors have a hard time understanding the true state of a project. In many cases, the project runs independently until it becomes obvious that there are problems with schedule, cost or quality. At that point (when it is obvious) it is usually too late to meet the original expectations. Project audits can help determine the true state of a project, and whether the project looks to be on track to finish successfully. Audits can also specifically point out whether good project management rigor and structure is in place. In addition to understanding the state of individual projects, an ongoing project auditing service can help an organization better understand whether standard project management processes are being followed. If they are not, it may highlight the need for additional training, reinforcement of the standards and stronger governance. The deliverable of a project audit will be • Completed questionnaires for the project manager and team members that were interviewed. • An overall assessment of how your project management practices are being applied. • An overall assessment of the health of the project, including areas for improvement. Project auditing can help you assess the current state of a project, and tells you if your project management processes are being followed. We can help you understand whether everything is on-track or if you should be worried.
CQC provides full comprehensive training programs, tailored to suit the individual needs and requirements of each business. Training can be conducted in-house or at our many conference centers in Canada, UK, USA, Asia and other overseas locations.
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Courses currently available:
· ISO 9000 (Quality) Internal Auditor course
· ISO 9001 (Quality) Implementation / Procedure writing workshop.
· Supplier Quality auditing course.
· ISO 14001 (Environmental) Implementation / Procedure writing workshop.
· ISO 14001 (Environmental) Auditing
· OHSAS 18001 (Safety and Health) Implementation / Procedure writing workshop.
· OHSAS 18001 (Safety and Health) Auditing course.
· Integrated/Aligned Management Systems for ISO 9000, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
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Six sigma is the structured application of tools and techniques applied on project basis to achieve sustained strategic results.
DMAIC six sigma approach
The six sigma approach for projects is DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve and control). These steps are the most common six sigma approach to project work. Some organizations omit the D in DMAIC because it is really management work. With the D dropped from DMAIC the Black Belt is charged with MAIC only in that six sigma approach. We believe define is too important be left out and sometimes management does not do an adequate job of defining a project. Our six sigma approach is the full DMAIC.
Define (DMAIC)
Define is the first step in our six sigma approach of DMAIC. DMAIC first asks leaders to define our core processes. It is important to define the selected project scope, expectations, resources and timelines. The definition step in the six sigma approach identifies specifically what is part of the project and what is not, and explains the scope of the project. Many times the first passes at process documentation are at a general level. Additional work is often required to adequately understand and correctly document the processes. As the saying goes “The devil is in the details.”
Measure (DMAIC)
Many think when they start a journey the most important thing to know is where they are going. While we agree knowing where you want to go is very important, we believe some of the first information you need before starting any journey is your current location. The six sigma approach asks the Black Belt project manager to quantify and benchmark the process using actual data. At a minimum consider the mean or average performance and some estimate of the dispersion or variation (maybe even calculate the standard deviation). Trends and cycles can also be very revealing. The two data points and extrapolate to infinity is not a six sigma approach. Process capabilities can be calculated once there is performance data.
Analyze (DMAIC)
Once the project is understood and the baseline performance documented and verified that there is real opportunity, it is time with the six sigma approach to do an analysis of the process. In this step, the six sigma approach applies statistical tools to validate root causes of problems. Any number of tools and tests can be used. The objective is to understand the process at a level sufficient to be able to formulate options for improvement. We should be able to compare the various options with each other to determine the most promising alternatives. As with many activities, balance must be achieved. Superficial analysis and understanding will lead to unproductive options being selected, forcing recycle through the process to make improvements. At the other extreme is the paralysis of analysis. Striking the appropriate balance is what makes the six sigma Black Belt highly valuable.
Improve (DMAIC)
During the improve step of the six sigma approach ideas and solutions are put to work. The six sigma Black Belt has discovered and validated all known root causes for the existing opportunity. The six sigma approach requires Black Belts to identify solutions. Few ideas or opportunities are so good that all are an instant success. As part of the six sigma approach there must be checks to assure that the desired results are being achieved. Some experiments and trials may be required in order to find the best solution. When making trials and experiments it is important that all project associates understand that these are trials and really are part of the six sigma approach.
Control (DMAIC)
Many people believe the best performance you can ever get from a process is at the very beginning. Over time there is expectancy that slowly things will get a little worse until finally it is time for another major effort towards improvement. Contrasted with this is the Kaizen approach that seeks to make everything incrementally better on a continuous basis. The sum of all these incremental improvements can be quite large. As part of the six sigma approach performance tracking mechanisms and measurements are in place to assure, at a minimum, that the gains made in the project are not lost over a period of time. As part of the control step we encourage sharing with others in the organization. With this the six sigma approach really starts to create phenomenal returns, ideas and projects in one part of the organization are translated in a very rapid fashion to implementation in another part of the organization.
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COURSE MATERIALS
Pre-course material will be sent in advance for preparation. Course kit comprising detailed course material and International Standards will be given to each participant.
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Those participants, who successfully complete the continuous assessment during the course and also the written examination, which is conducted on last day of the course, will be issued a certificate by CQC. Otherwise CQC will issue a certificate of attendance for the same. And likewise for the course recognized by CQC, a qualified certificate will be issued to the participants who successfully complete the course.
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In case of any last minute inability of confirmed participant, the nomination can be transferred to their colleagues. However in case of total inability to participate, the nomination can be referred to next course provided advance intimation is given to CQC. reserves the right to reschedule or cancel any program in the event of minimum registration requirements are not met.
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Our training for welders covers all major welding methods, important fields of application, and associated personnel requirements. Upon completion of the training course, your employees receive a qualification certificate for welders compliant with DIN EN 267 or DIN EN ISO 9606 and with the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC
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In our NDT seminars, we train your employees to carry out NDT inspections. Along with ultrasound and X-ray testing, our training courses cover magnetic particle inspection, dye penetrant inspection, visual inspection, and evaluation of radiographs.
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The training course, based on the most current guidelines, trains your crane operators on our own standard operations exercise crane. The course concludes with a qualifying examination.
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