3.0 Lean

Pareto Charts and the 80/20 Rule (L006-3)


Description
The Pareto chart is an essential tool for quality management, reporting and quality improvement. This course provides an introduction to the Pareto principle (80/20 rule, the "vital few") and how to construct a Pareto chart. Topics include;

- Facilitating the collaborative process
- Focus on the “vital few”
- Pareto principle
- Constructing a Pareto chart
- Caution: Measuring the “right” thing!
- Using software to generate your Pareto Chart

Estimated effort: 1 hour (including exercises, if applicable)

COURSE MATERIALS: Included in your course materials is a "workbook" that offers a 3-slide per page booklet that you can download and/or print for note taking. Additional templates and other required resources are also included your course files.

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: You can assess your understanding of the topics presented in this course by completing the test at the end of the course.
Content
  • L006-3-Pareto Charts and the 80-20 Rule
  • Pareto Chart Explained - Institute for Healthcare Improvement
  • Improve Your Productivity With the 80/20 Rule
  • Create Pareto Charts in Excel Using SigmaXL
  • Quick Quiz-L006-3
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed