Free Business Courses for Public Libraries

Free Business Courses for Public Libraries The Management and Strategy Institute (MSI) is excited to announce the launch of our free national library training programs.  We’re calling this free library offering the “Critical Business Skills Initiative”.  The Critical Business Skills Initiative is designed to give training and certification programs to library users across the country […]

Project Quality and Communication Management

Project Quality and Communication Management Project quality management is the management of processes through policy development to support quality management systems.  Quality management is a continual process improvement activity based on the project requirements.  Quality management helps meet stakeholder expectations. Planning quality management is done through the identification of quality requirements for project deliverables. Quality […]

Scatter Diagram

Scatter Diagram Harnessing Data Insights with Scatter Diagrams: When and How to Use Them In data analysis and quality improvement, a scatter diagram is a powerful visual tool that aids in understanding relationships between two variables. Also known as a scatter plot or scatter graph, this simple yet effective chart provides valuable insights into data […]

Succeeding Without a College Degree: Online Certifications

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Succeeding Without a College Degree: Online Certifications The path to success no longer requires a traditional college degree as a mandatory prerequisite.  With the advent of the internet and the proliferation of online education, individuals can gain the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the business world through online certifications. This article explores how […]

Is a Six Sigma Black Belt good for HR professionals

Is a Six Sigma Black Belt good for HR professionals The Management and Strategy Institute offers industry-specific Six Sigma certifications for four industries – Government, Healthcare, Information Technology, and Human Resources.  Today we’re going to take a few minutes to discuss the HR profession and why having a six sigma certification, specifically a Black Belt, […]

Understanding Six Sigma Accreditation

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Understanding Six Sigma Accreditation Who provides Lean Six Sigma Certification? There is a lot of misinformation about six sigma accreditation.  This short article will help clear up many of the misconceptions for you. In the world of Six Sigma, there is no singular certification body or “accrediting” body.  This means that any certification company that […]

Certification and a project requirement

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The subject of certification and project requirement comes up from time to time, so we wanted to take some time today to discuss it and the position that MSI takes.  There are a few large certification bodies that have a project requirement on some of their certifications.  This includes organizations such as the Project Management […]

Occupational Outlook for Continuous Improvement

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Occupational Outlook For Continuous Improvement In a rapidly evolving global business landscape, the demand for Continuous Improvement (CI) managers is greater than ever before.  These experts play a pivotal role in enhancing efficiency, quality, and overall effectiveness within organizations. As industries adapt to changing technologies and market dynamics, understanding the occupational outlook for CI professionals […]

Improve your Healthcare Leadership with Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Six Sigma is a method that can help to reduce the variations that come along with planning and implementing business, manufacturing, or service industry processes. There is an urgent need within the healthcare industry to streamline business operations and lower costs while also maintaining a high level of care for patients. Six Sigma certification with a concentration in healthcare can give […]

Role of the Six Sigma Champion

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The Six Sigma Champion by definition is the individual in your company who translates the mission, vision, and values into a Six Sigma deployment strategy which supports the goals of the company.  They do this by determining which projects to deploy and identifying resource needs and removal of roadblocks. Six Sigma team formation consists of […]