Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement Separate but Equal

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement, Separate but Equal Large organizations, especially publicly traded companies, are laser-focused on cutting costs and improving profits. They achieve this goal with the help of two different department, Quality Assurance (QA) and Continuous Improvement (CI), often referred to as Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI). Most organizations take a customer-first approach, meaning […]

Six Sigma Yellow Belt Interview – Paul Garrett

Six Sigma Yellow Belt Interview – Paul Garrett MSI recently sat down with Paul Garrett, who is an MSI certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt.  Paul was registered for the Yellow Belt through his organization, who is contracted with MSI to provide training and testing for Six Sigma.  The company is a large manufacturer of furniture […]

Six Sigma or PMP – Which is better

Six Sigma or PMP – Which is better? If you’re currently looking to add a professional certification to your resume, you may be considering two certifications: Six Sigma or Project Management Professional (PMP). It’s not a surprise that you’re considering one of these certifications, Six Sigma and Project Management are two of the most highly […]

Is my Six Sigma training equivalent to a belt level

Is my Six Sigma training equivalent to a belt level? If you’ve ever taken business classes in college or enrolled in an MBA program, you’ve most likely been introduced to Six Sigma.  The process improvement method is one of the most popular improvement methodologies taught in school and is covered in most basic business classes. […]

Help with general life questions, top 3 sources

Help with general life questions – Top 3 sources Life can be stressful.  The daily grind of finding a work/life balance can be difficult for anyone.  Having someone to talk to and ask general life questions is important for our mental health.  No one knows how to do everything or handle every situation that arises. […]

How life coaches remain neutral

Remaining neutral – How life coaches keep their opinions and beliefs out of the conversation. Life coaches work with clients every day to address personal goals, aspirations, and relationships and how they work in a person’s life.  They use a variety of tools and techniques to help their clients stay organized and motivated. Life coaches […]

Can a Life Coach Teach at the College Level?

Can a Life Coach Teach at the College Level? Life coaching is one of the fastest-growing occupations in the country.  For those unfamiliar, a life coach helps people make life decisions, prioritize timelines, and set goals.  Life coaches don’t act as therapists, rather, they strictly focus on the future and helping people achieve a sought-after […]

Three significant challenges of implementing quality improvement teams

Three significant challenges of implementing quality improvement teams Implementing a quality improvement project within an organization can be a challenging endeavor.  People resist change, so implementing changes to existing processes can scare employees accustomed to doing things their way.  When we talk about improving quality, we generally refer to quality as measured by the customer.  […]

Certified Life Coach and Mentor

Life Coach Certification $399.95 Enroll Now Home The Role and Impact of a Life Coach In today’s world, individuals often find themselves juggling numerous responsibilities and facing a myriad of challenges.  Whether it’s navigating a career change, improving personal relationships, or striving for better health, many people seek guidance to achieve their goals and maintain […]

How Does a Six Sigma Black Belt Become a Certified Trainer?

How Does a Six Sigma Black Belt Become a Certified Trainer? In most cases, training of Six Sigma methods and procedures is done by certified Master Black Belts.  A Six Sigma Black Belt interested in offering training should first seek certification as a Master Black Belt.  It is also highly recommended that they gain a […]