Profile » Nicola Donohoe

Nicola, a Science graduate from NUI Maynooth (B.Sc.), is a Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma with over 14 years experience is a large variety of industries including manufacturing, transactional, pharmaceutical both private & public sectors. Nicola has designed, project managed and successfully implemented process improvement solutions in operational and service functions ranging from engineering to supply chain and from finance to human resources. While working in Dell she conducted extensive project mentoring which enabled the delivery of savings in excess of €100m through Lean & Six Sigma programmes. Experienced hands-on facilitator of Lean Strategy methodologies such as Hoshin Kanri and X-Matrix in a wide variety of business functions and with Senior Leadership teams within Dell. In addition to her experience in a manufacturing environment, Nicola has many years of experience in Financial Services and IT environments and with the management of both Global and pan-European Lean Six Sigma programmes roll-outs.
Nicola is a superb trainer and a specialist process improvement and development expert who works extensively with organisations and companies to reduce risk and optimise efficiency, productivity and profitability. She enjoys demystifying Lean Six Sigma for learners.
"Trust the tools, they are really excellent at what they can achieve, however you need to believe & trust in them"
- Nicola Donohoe
Excellent delivery. Nicola is passionate about what she does and that enthusiasm shines through. Greatly helped me to clarify how these lean tools can be used – I’m more excited now about my role & what I can achieve in a CI team.
– Susan Shinnors, Firecrest
Nicola Donohoe was excellent in judging the pace and working with the class. During the Green Belt programme she kept the class engaged and focused. Excellent
– Ciaran O’Connell, Process Improvement Manager, Dublin Airport Authority
I found Nicola and the course very interactive throughout the 3 days. She encouraged everyone to participate
– Aoife McMahon, Dublin Airport Authority
Nicola is a brilliant presenter/trainer. Material was pitched at the right level. Delivery was timed well.
– Jim Stockwell, Head of HR, Bord Na Mona
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