What is Lean Government?

What is Lean Government? Streamlining Public Services with Lean Six Sigma State and federal governments are turning to Lean Six Sigma methodologies to transform their operations. Lean Six Sigma, a data-driven approach to process improvement, has long been a staple in the private sector. However, it has gained significant traction in the public sector recently. […]
Policy – Shipping of physical certificate & transcripts
Policy – Shipping of physical certificate & transcripts The Management and Strategy Institute no longer ships physical certificates & transcripts at the completion of the certification. Instead, MSI has moderized a NEW process, and you’ll now receive three items! – Professional Digital Certificate– Professional Digital Badge (Open Badge 2.0), Share on all your social media […]
Why You Should Consider Your Own Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
Why You Should Consider Your Own Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Being dedicated to the continued education and the success of adult learners, the Management and Strategy Institute ensure its certifications remain as accessible and as practical as possible. In this effort, we conceived the Six Sigma certification program, along with the Six Sigma Yellow Belt […]
Just In Time (JIT)

Define: Just In Time (JIT) Just In Time (JIT) is an inventory strategy implemented to improve the return on investment of a business by reducing in-process inventory and cycle time. The process is driven by a series of signals, or Kanban, that tell production processes to make the next part. When implemented correctly, JIT can […]
The difference in costs between MSI and our competitors
The difference in costs between MSI and our competitors Management and Strategy Institute was founded on the idea of bringing respected certifications to professionals at an affordable price. It’s why our mission statement has remained the same for over 10 years – “To Be The Industry Leader In Highly Respected And Affordable Professional Development Certifications.” […]
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

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, […]