New Public Course Dates added for 2017
20th February 2017
To accommodate the demand for Lean Six Sigma courses we are adding additional dates for in 2017. Our new modular format allows Yellow Belts to upgrade to Green Belt in just 3-days and our 5-day Black Belt upgrade provides the next step for existing Green Belts. We also provide email support for 6 months following the training to help with project work.
NZOQ Certified Lean Six Sigma Public Course Dates for 2015
6th October 2014
Following the success of the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt courses run in the last few years, we are offering a wider range of these premium courses in 2015. These courses, run in conjunction with the NZOQ, are to be held in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch on the dates below:
2015 Auckland Course Dates:
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (2 days)
Course 1: 25-26 March 2015
Course 2: 23-24 September 2015
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (4+4 days)
Course 1: 30 March - 2 April & 20-23 April 2015
Course 2: 14-17 September & 12-15 October 2015
Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade (2+3 days Intensive)
Course 1: 4-5 November & 25-27 November 2015
2015 Wellington Course Dates:
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (2 days)
Course 1: 13-14 May 2015
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (4+4 days)
Course 1: 20-23 April & 18-21 May 2015
2015 Christchurch Course Dates:
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (2 days)
Course 1: 17-18 June 2015
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (4+4 days)
Course 2: 25-28 May & 22-25 June 2015
See our Public Training page or contact us for further details.
Launched - Lean Foundation Training Online
27th April 2014
Thornley Group are pleased to launch their new training website. Initially offering the 'Lean Foundation Training' course this site will build over time to include Six Sigma and other business excellence methodologies.
Using our extensive experience in the practical application of Lean, we have developed a series of video based training materials that will provide you with everything you need to get started on your Lean journey. From basic concepts to core tools and their application, this Lean Foundation training course will equip you with the knowledge to help you gain rapid results and secure long-term competitiveness.
Using CGI motion graphics and an engaging presentation style, the video modules are informative, accessible and entertaining!
Supporting materials include:
- Course Manual (downloadable pdf)
- 5S Application and Implementation Guide (downloadable pdf)
- Resource documents (5S audit templates, sample 5S reporting tools, red-tags, 5S poster)
- Online Exam
- Printable Certificate
See our online training page for details.
NZOQ Certified Lean Six Sigma Black, Green and Yellow Belt Public Course Dates for 2014
1st November 2013
Following the success of the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt courses run in last few years, we are offering a wider range of these premium courses in 2014. These courses, run in conjunction with the NZOQ, are to be held in Auckland and Wellington on the dates below:
Auckland Dates:
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (8 days): 7-10 April & 5-8 May 2014
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (8 days): 6-9 October & 3-6 November 2014
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (2 days): 22-23 October 2014
Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade (5 days Intensive): 24-28 November 2014
Wellington Dates:
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (2 days): 14-15 May 2014
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (8 days): 19-22 May & 16-19 June 2014
Six Sigma Black Belt Upgrade (5 days Intensive): 14-18 July 2014
Thornley Group make gains for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
11th May 2009
Thornley Group are helping Fisher & Paykel Healthcare deliver significant benefits at their East Tamaki manufacturing facility. Thornley Group consultants Lloyd Murphy, Nigel Grigg and Mel Thornley have been working with the management, engineers and workforce to reduce lead times and improve productivity. Sustainability is being built in with training and mentoring along with the full support of the senior management team. Over a three month period, a combination of waste elimination through Lean and process improvement using a Six Sigma approach have led to substantial performance improvements.
Thornley Group at the Lean Healthcare Summit 8th-9th June 2009, Wellington
8th May 2009
Thornley Group Director Mel Thornley will be presenting a workshop at the Lean Healthcare Summit at the Wellington Town Hall in Wellington on 9th June. The workshop aims to show how Healthcare can learn from and benchmark against other industries that have been making 'Lean' happen for a long time. Healthcare is not a 'special case' and the methodologies that are successfully used in Car Manufacture, banking and food processing are directly transferrable. This workshop will highlight the myths that surround the challenge of implementing lean outside of manufacturing.
Thornley Group at the Strategic Cost Reduction Conference 16th June 2009, Auckland
4th May 2009
Thornley Group Director Mel Thornley is presenting a case for Lean at the Strategic Cost Reduction conference at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland on 16th June. This will be a general overview of how lean is a specific strategy for delivering sustainable low cost capability into the future. Cost reduction whilst increasing output and capacity will be shown to be reasonable outcomes of lean thinking and examples of successful implementations will be presented.
Thornley Group and NZOQ Announce Partnership
1st May 2009
Thornley Group & the NZOQ have established a partnership for the delivery of world class training in Lean Six Sigma. This will lead to certification by the NZOQ, New Zealand's most respected and credible source for quality training. Certification by the NZOQ provides the confidence that the training and certification process is robust and of a recognised national standard. The first training course offered will be Lean Six Sigma Green Belt which is a 10 day course split into two 5 day modules.
This is the same highly regarded training that we give to our many corporate clients in New Zealand and gives individuals the same opportunity to receive this premium training at an economical cost. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain insights from our experienced and highly qualified practitioners who have worked with a wide range of New Zealand and International organisations.
