Projects & Training Programs - ARROWHEAD Consulting

Q: What is the difference between a Lean Six Sigma project and a training program?

At Arrowhead, a training program builds skills and knowledge — it is typically short-term (1 to 3 days) and focused on individual learning, resulting in certification or skill mastery. A project engagement applies those skills to a real business problem — it is longer-term (weeks to months), focused on organisational impact, and delivers measurable results such as reduced lead time, lower defect rates, or improved OEE. Most clients benefit from a combination of both.

Q: Which Lean Six Sigma Belt certification should my team start with?

It depends on the role and depth of involvement required. White Belt (1 day) is ideal for general awareness across all staff. Yellow Belt (2 days) suits team members who support improvement projects. Green Belt (8 days + project, over 1 month) is for those leading functional projects. Black Belt (15 days + project, over 3 months) is for professionals driving enterprise-level transformation. All Belt certifications are issued by a USA-based world-recognised authority with perpetual certification — no renewal fees.

Q: Can Arrowhead customise a training program for our organisation's specific processes or industry?

Yes. Arrowhead actively encourages clients to share their specific needs so that training can be made maximally relevant. Customisation is available for topic-based training modules. Clients can select from over 16 topic-based courses — including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, TPM, TQM, and 7QC Tools — and Arrowhead tailors the content, examples, and exercises to your industry and operational context.

Q: How quickly can a Lean Six Sigma project deliver measurable results?

Results depend on project scope and complexity. Short-term project engagements run from 3 to 10 days and address focused pain points with immediate impact. Medium-duration engagements (2 to 6 months) tackle deeper process or quality challenges. Long-term engagements (12 months and above) drive enterprise-wide transformation. As a documented example, one Arrowhead-led Value Stream Mapping project reduced manufacturing lead time by 50% within 60 days.

Q: Are Arrowhead's Six Sigma certifications globally recognised, and do they expire?

Yes. All Lean Six Sigma Belt certifications offered by Arrowhead Consultants are certified through a USA-based world-recognised governing council for Six Sigma. The certifications are perpetual — meaning zero renewal fees and no expiry date. They are valid for professionals working in India, the USA, the UK, and South East Asia.

Projects & Training Programs By ARROWHEAD

ARROWHEAD’s Projects & Training Programs are designed to help organizations identify the right improvement opportunities, execute high-impact Lean and Six Sigma projects, and build internal capability for sustained excellence. From session-based diagnostics and focused functional projects to enterprise-wide transformations and role-based consulting, we support businesses in Mumbai and across India with practical, results-driven engagement models backed by globally recognized training and certifications.

How We Help Businesses Succeed

Our training programs are designed to build critical skills quickly and effectively. Each session is short, focused, and immediately applicable, helping your teams adopt best practices with confidence.

Skill-focused workshops: Target essential tools and techniques for immediate impact.
Flexible formats: Delivered virtually or on-site to suit your schedule.
Interactive learning: Practical exercises that reinforce real-world application.

We tackle specific business challenges by applying Lean & Six Sigma methodologies. From process improvements to operational efficiency, we deliver measurable results through hands-on projects.

Problem-solving focus: Address bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and quality issues.
End-to-end execution: From analysis to implementation and results tracking.
Sustainable outcomes: Solutions designed for long-term impact.

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Our consultants step in as temporary leaders or subject matter experts to guide your teams. We provide strategic direction, mentorship, and hands-on support tailored to your organizational goals.

Expert guidance: Access to experienced professionals with deep industry knowledge.
Flexible engagement: Short-term or project-based consulting as needed.
Leadership support: Strengthen your team’s capabilities and decision-making.

Training vs Programs – What’s the Difference?

Many organizations use “training” and “programs” interchangeably, but at ARROWHEAD, we differentiate them to maximize learning outcomes and business impact:

Aspect	Training	Program
Objective	Skill enhancement and knowledge building	Application of skills in real-world business scenarios
Duration	Short-term (1–3 days)	Longer-term (several days to weeks, may include project work)
Focus	Individual learning	Organizational impact and process improvement
Outcome	Certification or skill mastery	Measurable results, optimized processes, or solved business problems
Example	“Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt”	“Value Stream Mapping Project Implementation”

Projects Tailored to Your Business Needs

Value-Stream Mapping & Lean Initiatives

Identify non-value-added areas in processes.
Build detailed project plans.
Dedicated teams with ARROWHEAD-led implementation.

Specific Area Projects

Focus on pain points identified by management.
Lean & Six Sigma-based solution design and implementation.
Project duration based on mutual agreement.

Developing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

Analyze current OEE metrics.
Identify improvements across availability, quality, and yield.
Optional engagement until OEE > 90%.

Comprehensive Training Catalog

Below is a curated list of our most popular trainings. Each course has a clearly defined duration and focus area to help your team achieve mastery.

Certification Courses

Structured programs for mastering Lean Six Sigma at every level.

Course	Duration	Focus
Lean Six Sigma White Belt	1 day	Basics of Lean Six Sigma
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt	2 days	Process improvement fundamentals
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt	6 days + Project	Advanced tools & project application
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt	12 days + Project	Expert-level methodology & leadership

Soft Skills Courses

Develop people skills to complement technical expertise.

Course	Duration	Focus
How to Communicate Effectively	1 day	Clear and impactful communication
Execution Capability	2 days	Delivering results efficiently
Building and Managing Relationships	2 days	Teamwork and collaboration
Result Focus: How to Achieve Great Results	2 days	Goal-oriented mindset
Customer Centricity / How to Say NO	1 day	Customer-focused decision-making
How to Enable Creativity That Enables Results	1 day	Innovation in problem-solving

Learning with Fun Activities

Interactive sessions to reinforce Lean concepts in an engaging way.

Activity	Duration	Focus
Understanding LEAN Concepts with Fun Games	1 day	Gamified learning
High Performance Workplace	1 day	Team productivity
Importance of Working Together	1 day	Collaboration & synergy

Technical Lean Six Sigma Courses

Hands-on courses to strengthen technical Lean Six Sigma skills.

Course	Duration	Focus
Intro to Lean and Six Sigma	1 day	Core principles
Lean Six Sigma Audit	1 day	Process evaluation techniques
Value Stream Mapping (with VSM event)	5 days	Mapping & improving processes
Kaizen and Types of Kaizen	2 days	Continuous improvement methods
Root Cause Analysis Techniques (7 models)	2 days	Problem-solving tools
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM – Basics)	2 days	Equipment efficiency
Total Quality Management (TQM – Basics)	2 days	Quality frameworks
7 QC Tools (Statistical Analysis)	2 days	Data-driven decision-making
5S and How to Implement It	3 days	Workplace organization
Design of Experiments	3 days	Process optimization
Lean Project Management	2 days	Managing Lean initiatives

Frequently Asked Question

What is the difference between a Lean Six Sigma project and a training program?

A training program builds skills — it is short-term (1–3 days), focused on individual learning, and results in certification or skill mastery. A project engagement applies those skills to a real business problem — it is longer-term, focused on organisational impact, and delivers measurable outcomes like reduced lead times, lower defect rates, or improved OEE. Most clients benefit from a combination of both.

Which Lean Six Sigma Belt certification should my team start with?

White Belt (1 day) for general awareness across all staff. Yellow Belt (2 days) for those supporting improvement projects. Green Belt (8 days + project over 1 month) for those leading functional projects. Black Belt (15 days + project over 3 months) for professionals driving enterprise transformation. All Belts are certified by a USA-based world-recognised authority — perpetual certification, no renewal fees.

Can Arrowhead customise a training program for our organisation's specific needs?

Yes. Arrowhead actively encourages clients to define how training can be most impactful for them. Customisation is available for all topic-based training modules — including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, TPM, TQM, and 7QC Tools — with content, examples, and exercises tailored to your industry and processes.

How quickly can a Lean Six Sigma project deliver measurable results?

Short-term engagements (3–10 days) address focused pain points with immediate impact. Medium-duration projects (2–6 months) resolve deeper process or quality challenges. Long-term programmes (12 months+) drive enterprise-wide transformation. As a documented example, one Arrowhead-led VSM project reduced manufacturing lead time by 50% within 60 days.

Are Arrowhead's Six Sigma certifications globally recognised, and do they expire?

Yes. All Belt certifications are issued by a USA-based world-recognised governing council for Six Sigma. They are perpetual — zero renewal fees, no expiry date — and are recognised for professionals working across India, USA, UK, and South East Asia.