BOEW03 - Webinar: Lean Six Sigma: Transforming Processes for Lasting Results
Program Description
Take the first step toward transforming how your organization approaches problem-solving and process improvement: reserve your spot today!
This webinar is free and open to the public.
Join us for an engaging, one-hour webinar featuring Dr. Douglas Grabenstetter, an experienced industry professional, MSOE faculty member, and instructor for MSOE’s Lean Six Sigma Green Belt program. You’ll gain valuable insight into how Lean Six Sigma works, why it remains relevant in today’s fast-changing environment, and how you can begin applying its tools and techniques in your organization.
This is a direct segue into our non-credit Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate program, beginning Saturday, February 14 until March 14, 2026.
Some of the topics covered include:
- What Lean Six Sigma is: Understand the origins and evolution of Lean and Six Sigma, and how these powerful systems combine to deliver measurable impact.
- How it works: Learn the fundamentals of the DMAIC model and how data-driven problem-solving can lead to lasting operational excellence.
- Why Lean Six Sigma matters: Explore the real-world benefits of implementing Lean Six Sigma, from improving customer satisfaction to creating a culture of continuous improvement.
- Interactive Q&A session: Engage directly with the presenter to ask questions and explore how Lean Six Sigma concepts can apply to your work.
The webinar will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, and the link will be included on your receipt.

Dr. Douglas Grabenstetter is an Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering at the Milwaukee School of Engineering specializing in Quality and Lean Six Sigma. Doug earned his Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Mississippi State University. He has over 30 years of manufacturing experience in various industries working for small, medium and large global conglomerates. Most recently before coming to MSOE, Doug served as a Continuous Improvement Manager and Master Black Belt for two global conglomerates.