Recommended books for Six Sigma Statistics
In January, we wrote an article on the books we recommend for Six Sigma Certification. While those books are great for digging deep into the concepts of Six Sigma, they don’t cover everything you’ll need to know. To be truly proficient in Six Sigma, you’ll need to dig deep into the world of Statistics. Fortunately, in […]
Six Sigma DMAIC – Analyze Stage
At its core, Six Sigma follows the DMAIC framework: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control. Here, we will delve into the “Analyze” stage of DMAIC, which is pivotal in identifying root causes and understanding the factors contributing to process variation. The Significance of the Analyze Stage The Analyze stage is the third step in the […]
Why Veterans Should Consider Six Sigma Black Belt Professional Certification
At the Management and Strategy Institute, we have deep respect for our country’s veterans.If fact, MSI is veteran owned! MSI certifies thousands of military personnel every year. Whether they stay in the military and use their certification for advancement, or transfer their skills into the civilian world, having professional certifications have a positive impact on […]
Six Sigma DMAIC – Measure Stage
One of the most important elements of Six Sigma is that unlike many other quality management methodologies, it verifies improvement in terms of numbers. The use of measurement and statistics is a fundamental requirement of the process methodology. The “Measure” stage is the second stage of DMAIC. In this stage, a detailed process level map […]
Six Sigma DMAIC – Define Stage
The purpose of the Define Stage is to define the problem, agree on the goals, and listen to the voice of the customer. The basic steps in the Define Stage are to: Develop Project name and Purpose Complete the Project Charter Develop a High Level Process Map Identify the Process Owner, Champion, and Team Identify […]
Why you should get your 5S certification
In our second edition of “Why You Should” we’re going to discuss another process improvement certification called 5S. Many times people think of 5S as an offshoot of Six Sigma, but it is actually more closely related to TQM and Just-in-time principles. 5S is a workplace organizational method. The ‘S’ in 5S stands for Sort, […]
Why you should get a Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
The Six Sigma Yellow Belt is a support role on a Six Sigma project. They work with Green Belts during the Define, Measure, and Analyze stage of the DMAIC process to assess business processes. Yellow Belts are considered subject matter experts in their particular field, so Green Belts rely on them for their extensive knowledge […]
Top 5 FREE tools for the Six Sigma Practitioner
Six Sigma Black Belts need a lot of tools at their disposal. Large organizations which are spearheading multi-million dollar projects will typically invest heavily in Six Sigma tools so that their Black Belts and Champions have all the needed tools. Smaller organizations however can’t always afford these tools. In fact, often smaller organizations won’t launch […]
Six Sigma Certification Eligibility
Today we will discuss Six Sigma certification eligibility requirements and what you need to know before selecting a certification provider. Your Six Sigma certification eligibility will depend heavily on the company through which you decide to get certified. Since there is no single certification body for Six Sigma, you have many different companies to choose […]
Certification Combinations
Six Sigma Certification Combinations In today’s competitive job market, pursuing professional growth and career advancement has become more critical than ever. As industries evolve, technology advances, and global markets shift, professionals must continuously adapt and expand their skill sets to stay relevant and thrive in their chosen fields. One powerful strategy that has gained significant […]