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

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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?

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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 […]

Six Sigma Green Belt certification for cybersecurity

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Does getting a Six Sigma Green Belt certification make sense for a career in cybersecurity? Cybersecurity represents the front line in protecting the nation’s digital infrastructure.  It is a critical resource for federal and state government agencies, large corporations, and small businesses throughout the US.  A search for jobs in cybersecurity shows over 19,000 open […]

Change Manager pay based on country

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Change Manager pay based on country Change managers will often hold additional titles within an organization.  To determine the average salary structure for change managers, MSI has combined data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics with open job postings from job search engines [1],[2],[3].  We have included the pay of additional job titles such […]

Six Sigma Closeout Reports

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Six Sigma Closeout Reports Six Sigma project managers use a method called DMAIC to manage each stage of the project.  DMAIC is an acronym for Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control.  The Control stage of DMAIC is when project team members put together a plan to maintain the process improvement gains that have been achieved […]

Certified Executive Coach and Mentor

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Certified Executive Coach and Mentor $399.95 Enroll Now Home About Topic Covered Related Courses About Certified Executive Coach and Mentor (CECM)™ With the MSI Executive Coach and Mentor program, you’ll focus on how to coach your employees to higher levels of performance at work. Coaching is a process of building relationships with your team and […]

Process Improvement Excellence Certified

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Process Improvement Excellence Certified $999.95 Enroll Now Home About Topic Covered Related Courses About Process Improvement Excellence Certified (PIEx)™ The Process Improvement Excellence Certification is a four tier certification process.  To achieve PIEx status, you must successfully complete and pass four MSI certifications that demonstrate your understanding of process improvement methods and techniques.  The four […]

Leadership and Management Excellence Certified

Leadership Excellence Certified

Leadership and Management Excellence Certified $999.95 Enroll Now Home About Topic Covered Related Courses About Leadership and Management Excellence Certified (LeadEx)™ The Leadership and Management Excellence Certification is a four tier certification process.  To achieve LeadEx status, you must successfully complete and pass four MSI certifications that demonstrate competence as a leader.  The four certification […]

Free Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Practice Test

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Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Practice Test Home About the Yellow Belt Practice Test Welcome to the free Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt practice test from the Management and Strategy Institute.  It is designed to test your fundamental understanding of Lean Six Sigma for working at the Yellow Belt level. This quiz consists of 25 […]