This document provides an agenda for the 8th Annual Lean Six Sigma for Defense conference taking place December 7-9, 2009 in Washington D.C. The conference will feature keynote speakers from the U.S. Army and case studies on deploying Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Process Improvement initiatives across various defense organizations. Sessions will focus on securing support for projects, overcoming challenges, and best practices for maintaining momentum in programs. The interactive focus day on December 7th will provide hands-on lessons on tools and metrics to optimize results.

1. Understand how to
secure buy-in for
presents the 8th Annual
your LSS/CPI
projects!
LEAN
SIX SIGMA Featured keynote
speakers include:
Lieutenant General
for DEFENSE
TM
Robert Durbin, USA
Special Assistant to Secretary
and Chief of Staff, Army
for Enterprise Management,
U.S. Army
Learning from Continuous Process Improvement Don Tison, SES
Deployment Initiatives across the Services Assistant Deputy Chief of
Staff, G-8, Department of
the Army
December 7 – 9, 2009 | Washington, D.C. Metro Area Louis Cabrera, SES
Assistant Chief and
Comptroller, National Guard
Exclusive sessions on best practices from today’s Bureau
thought leaders include: Dr. Michael Drillings, SES
Director for MANPRINT, G-1,
• Sidestepping resistance in order to • Maintaining the momentum of your
DAPE-MR
secure support for CPI deployment – agency level LSS program
from the National Guard Bureau J.D. Sicilia
• Successfully measuring ROI and managing
Director, Lean Six Sigma Program
• Overcoming challenges in operational success through CPI
Office, Department of Defense
establishing LSS/CPI in the Army’s
• Improving the organization of project
Human Systems Integration Kevin Quick
lifecycles and tracking real value and
Directorate Chief, Continuous Process
innovation at the DLA Improvement, Defense
Logistics Agency
Hear how LSS/CPI is
deployed through many DOD
support agencies: DLA, DFAS,
DCMA, DIA, DTRA, and DAU,
among other case studies!
Sponsors: Media Partners:
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2. LEAN SIX SIGMA Who You Will Meet:
IDGA’s Lean Six Sigma for Defense
for DEFENSE
TM will attract technical/program
specialists from throughout the
military who are involved in the
deployment of LSS/CPI initiatives, as
December 7 – 9, 2009 | Washington, D.C. Metro Area well as representatives from a
broad base of industry prime and
sub-contractors. Expect to see the
following job titles:
Dear Colleague, • Green Belt, Black Belt, Master
Black Belt
Military personnel can apply mod
ern methods of Lean Six Sigma/Co • Software Engineer
Improvement management initi ntinuous Process
atives to help recapture control and
frustration and skyrocketing costs hope in a time of • Software Analyst
. This learning program illustrates
entire LSS/CPI process: from defining practicalities behind the
the problem to implementing a • Engineer, Engineer Analyst
onto the gains achieved. solution to holding
• Lean Consultant
IDGA’s Lean Six Sigma for Defe
nse conference series demonst
rates what works and
• Auditor
does not work in actual military
practice, presenting case studies
improvement projects ranging from of specific continuous • Systems Analyst
reducing repair cycle time rates to
unproductive activities that free resou abandoning obsolete and
rces for more productive uses to unde • Logistician
garner support for the deployment rstanding how to
of these initiatives! • Research & Development
Most importantly, the methodologie • Program Management
s used to accomplish these results
quite similar. The aim, the motive across the services are
and the purpose of this conference
coherent, unified set of principles is to demonstrate a
and practices that are being used
the military and to help you main
tain your position and competi
to great advantage across About IDGA
tive advantage!
IDGA’s 8th Annual Lean Six Sigm The Institute for Defense &
a for Defense will highlight:
• Upda
tes from the DoD institutionaliz Government Advancement (IDGA)
ation of the LSS process and pers
for sustainment goals pectives is a non-partisan information based
• Proc
ess improvement tactics taken by organization dedicated to the
top integrators to improve mission
• The
establishment of enterprise task assurance
forces promotion of innovative ideas in
This event will allow you to meet
and interact with key decision-maker
public service and defense. We
strides in improving their systems s who are making critical bring together speaker panels
by cutting costs and time to bette
warfighter! r meet the needs of the
comprised of military and
Don’t miss this great opportunity government professionals while
to network and forge new part
LSS/CPI community – reserve your nerships within the attracting delegates with decision-
place among the stakeholders.
making power from military,
government and defense industries.
I look forward to seeing you in Dece
mber!
Very Respectfully,
P.S. Learn about novel
LSS/CPI tools and
applications – see page 3
Ania Krol
for our interactive
Program Director, IDGA focus day!
Here’s what attendees are saying about IDGA’s past
Lean Six Sigma for Defense Conferences:
“A terrific forum for the exchange of ideas, well attended with
decision makers in both DoD and Industry” - Vice President, BBN Technologies
“Fantastic job organizing and orchestrating another valuable
conference” – USAF
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3. Results-Oriented Focus Day RESULTS-ORIENTED FOCUS DAY
Monday, December 7, 2009
Learn from experts who know how to apply Lean Six Sigma • Boosting ROI with LSS mentoring programs
effectively within the military. Be a part of an intimate, classroom- • Prioritizing LSS projects accordingly
style setting and understand which latest methods and best
practices are being used to optimize processes and improve results. • Plus, how to leverage LSS toward overall operational
Sessions include results oriented lessons such as: improvement!
8:00 am – 8:30 am Registration and Coffee
8:30 am – 10:30 am Understand what it takes to secure higher project completion rates!
How to Optimize Lean Six Sigma Mentoring Programs to Boost ROI
How does an organization ensure it is getting the best results from its Lean To illustrate how these approaches have been successful, the
Six Sigma coaching and mentoring efforts? How does a deployment leader session draws on best practices from multiple organizations to
help Master Black Belts maintain high technical competency and grow new achieve:
talent? Through effective mentoring programs, organizations improve ROI by •
Higher project completion rates
quickly developing internal capabilities to execute improvement projects. •
Shorter project completion cycle times
•
Better execution of high-impact projects
In this interactive session, attendees will learn how to: •
Increased Black Belt and Green Belt effectiveness
•
Align coaching and mentoring activities with a deployment plan •
Enhanced deployment maturity and self-sufficiency
•
Develop metrics for setting goals and measuring success
•
Design enduring coaching, mentoring and apprenticeship programs Session Leader:
•
Avoid common mistakes that prevent the most successful outcomes Tommy Houston, Director of Government Services, NOVACES, LLC
10:45 am – 12:45 pm Lunch will be served Explore best practice CPI methods and tools to meet your direct needs!
Leveraging the Lean Approach to Operational Excellence: Tools and Metrics for Swift Success in
Lean Times
The current economic situation points out the pressing need to improve •
Familiarize yourself with best practice methods and tools to map your
processes; yet identifying what tools are most effective and how to implement processes
them in a sustainable manner is a continuing struggle in many organizations. •
Improve conduct of value stream analyses
Those responsible for implementation often have limited resources or little •
Understand process waste and apply lean concepts to identify and
expertise with business process improvement, yet still have the requirement for eliminate it
quick and lasting success. This highly-rated workshop is designed to identify
those tools and metrics which will provide most benefit regardless of the Group interaction is encouraged. Participants are asked to submit a
situation. brief overview of their current business challenges in this area in
advance of the program so that the moderator can be prepared to
Participants will learn how to: address specific business challenges to make this a valuable information
•
Identify the sources of waste exchange and a profitable use of your time. Send submissions to
•
Conduct a value stream analysis andrew.drummond@idga.org .
•
Develop key metrics
•
Tie implementation to the strategic objectives of the enterprise Session Leader:
F. Lee Campbell IV, Strategic Planning Officer, CPI Deployment
How you will benefit from this workshop: Director, Joint Force Headquarters - National Capital Region, US
•
Lead process improvement efforts regardless of resources Army Military District of Washington
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Break through your challenges and improve your data analysis practices!
Continuously Improve your LSS/CPI Program by Leveraging Statistical and Process Improvement Tools
Lean Six Sigma practitioners need to effectively utilize a number of analytical standardization. Using statistical and process improvement software can
tools within their projects – including those that are far beyond the basic help you mitigate your risk and allow you to focus your resources on
functions. This interactive workshop will offer participants a practical guide attaining results faster.
and hands-on instruction on the application of advanced statistical regression
analysis and modeling tools for variables that may impact the successful Session Leader:
execution of your LSS/CPI deployments. Participants will also be able to take Jennifer Atlas, Senior Business Development Coordinator, Lean Six
a hands-on tour of LSS tools designed to support project organization and Sigma, Minitab, Inc.
3:15 pm – 5:15 pm Develop a working knowledge to organize for and deploy LSS projects!
How to organize for Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Program success
How does an organization manage and allocate its limited resources (internal •
Develop project baselines, measurement frameworks, and risk
and external) to identify, prioritize and execute LSS projects? How does an mitigation strategies
organization create a coordination framework to manage multiple LSS
projects? Effective program design, appropriate staffing and infrastructure, How you will benefit from this workshop:
and flexible execution tend to be critical in delivering sustainable •
Learn to design and develop a program plan for LSS initiatives
improvements. •
Understand risk mitigation strategies develop measurement systems
•
Develop an intimate understanding of how to carry out an LSS project
In this interactive session that is based on case studies and a hands- from start to finish
on approach, attendees will learn how to: •
Learn techniques to manage multiple LSS projects
•
Envision an LSS program, develop program metrics, and track program
performance Session Leader:
•
Define roles, staffing and hiring frameworks, sourcing the appropriate Shivraj Kanungo, Associate Professor, George Washington
individuals, developing the requisite set of skills University
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4. Main Conference DAY 1 Main Conference DAY 2
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 Wednesday, December 9, 2009
7:15 Registration and Coffee 7:45 Registration and Coffee
8:15 Chairperson’s Welcome and Opening Remarks 8:15 Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
8:30 Securing Buy-in for the Development of a Joint CPI 8:30 ETF Charter of Institutional Adaptation (IA)
Program within the National Guard •
Improving ARFORGEN
Keynote
Keynote
•
Initial steps and roadblocks •
Adopting an enterprise approach
•
Launching CPI alongside your business strategy •
Reforming the requirements and resourcing processes
•
Tracking benefits from the beginning of your implementation stage Lieutenant General Robert Durbin, USA, Special Assistant to
Louis Cabrera, SES, Assistant Chief and Comptroller, National Secretary and Chief of Staff, Army for Enterprise Management,
Guard Bureau U.S. Army
9:10 Setting up CPI at MANPRINT 9:10 LSS Deployment Overview within G-8
Keynote
Keynote
•
Overview of the Army's Human Systems Integration Directorate •
Successes and mishaps
•
Challenges in the establishment of a thorough LSS/CPI initiatives •
Future initiatives planned
•
Missteps taken and lessons learned Don Tison, SES, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, G-8, Department
Dr. Michael Drillings, SES, Director for MANPRINT, G-1, DAPE-MR of the Army
9:50 Networking Break 9:50 Networking Break
10:35 Update on the DoD LSS Deployment Initative 10:35 USMC CPI Program
•
Lessons learned from program launch
•
Overview of setup
•
Update on 2009 goals for institutionalization
•
Challenges and successes
•
Sustainment goals and five year forecast Joel Eissinger, Program Manager, CPI Program, USMC
J.D. Sicilia, Director, Lean Six Sigma Program Office, Department Michael Levy, Deployment Manager, CPI Program, USMC
of Defense
11:15 Challenges of Maintaining Momentum of an Agency
11:15 CPI Enables Transformation at DLA Level LSS Program
•
Strategic planning is key to stakeholder acceptance
•
Selling without over selling
•
Core transformation levers critical to managing CPI deployment blueprint
•
Producing results while simultaneously training and mentoring
Kevin Quick, Chief, Continuous Process Improvement, Defense
•
Finding and completing high value projects
Logistics Agency
•
Communication to leadership, workers and "Belts"
•
Where to next - maintaining a vision
11:55 Lunch Jerry Sharp, Chief, Performance Management, Defense
Intelligence Agency
1:10 Industry Perspective – Internal Mission of CPI
•
Changing strategies of LSS internally 11:55 Lunch
•
Mission assurance expertise and guidance
1:10 Sustaining your Initiatives Post-Implementation
Alex Eksir, Vice President, Mission Assurance Executive, Raytheon •
Keeping interest and intent alive
Six Sigma & Quality, Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems •
Engaging your entire team in process improvement
•
Mitigating losses due to inexperience
1:50 CPI as the Nexus between Strategy and David Kling, Director, Continuous Process Improvement Office,
Operational Success Internal Review, Defense Contract Management Agency
•
Why mandating a one-size fits all solution won’t work for your
organization 1:50 Successfully Ending Your Defense System with LSS
•
Successes measured by ROI Methodologies
•
Improving training through focus on operational excellence •
Maximizing your time by instituting a smooth transition to your next project
F. Lee Campbell IV, Strategic Planning Officer, LSS Deployment •
Strategies and tools for most effective process extinction
Director, Joint Force Headquarters, National Capital Region, U.S. Bill O’Donnell, Deputy Associate Director, Business Enterprise,
Army, Military District of Washington Defense Threat Reduction Agency
2:30 Networking Break 2:30 Networking Break
3:15 Process Mapping – Assessing Scope of Projects with 3:00 Industry Perspective - Designing Process
Limited Resourcing Improvements and Quality Control
•
Creating a strategy that best matches your expectations and •
Moving toward a more cohesive structure
requirements •
Overview of internal process changes
•
Understand the full lifecycle of LSS project prior to beginning •
Exploring challenges and opportunities
Keith Furman, Chief, Lean Six Sigma Program, Defense Finance Christopher Cool, Sector Vice President, Quality, Safety and
& Accounting Service Mission Assurance, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
3:55 Theory of Inventive Problem Solving and Its 3:40 DAU Transformation Overview
Potential for Application within Defense LSS/CPI •
Turning data into business intelligence
•
Understand the basis of TRIZ •
Creating business systems to monitor performance
•
Learn from forty inventive principles and how to use them to resolve •
Establishing shared data and data driven decisions
difficult contradiction issues Mark Whiteside, Director, Performance and Resource
•
How to integrate TRIZ into your lean six sigma practices Management, Defense Acquisition University
Dr. Kai Yang, Professor, Department of Industrial and Dr. Chris Hardy, Director, Strategic Planning, Defense Acquisition
Manufacturing Engineering, Wayne State University University
4:35 End of Day One 4:20 End of Main Conference
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Understand how to
secure buy-in for
presents the 8th Annual
your LSS/CPI
projects!
LEAN
SIX SIGMA Featured keynote
speakers include:
Lieutenant General Robert Durbin,
for DEFENSE
TM USA, Special Assistant to Secretary and
Chief of Staff, Army for Enterprise
Management, U.S. Army
Don Tison, SES, Assistant Deputy Chief
of Staff, G-8, Department of the Army
Louis Cabrera, SES, Assistant Chief and
Learning from Continuous Process Improvement Comptroller, National Guard Bureau
Deployment Initiatives across the Services Dr. Michael Drillings, SES, Director for
MANPRINT, G-1, DAPE-MR
J.D. Sicilia, Director, Lean Six Sigma
Program Office, Department of Defense
December 7 – 9, 2009 | Washington, D.C. Metro Area Kevin Quick, Chief, Continuous Process
Improvement, Defense Logistics Agency