This document provides an overview of Lean Six Sigma basics. It defines Lean and Six Sigma, explaining that Lean reduces waste through process simplification while Six Sigma reduces defects. It notes that Lean Six Sigma combines these approaches to problem solving and process improvement for greater results. The document outlines the Lean concepts of types of waste and the Six Sigma concepts of measuring process performance and methodologies. It provides examples of applying Lean principles to software development to reduce types of waste like task switching.