Category Archives: Business Analysis

Why it makes sense to get Six Sigma certified

Lean Six Sigma (LSS) has been a case study on how to successfully rebrand and make famous, existing process improvement techniques.  LSS is the conglomeration of Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Control, Deming’s Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle, and some project management.  LSS was made famous in the business world in the ‘90’s by Jack Welch, the CEO of […]

Your next certification: Professional Business Analyst

PMI has launched a new certification called “Professional Business Analyst” or PMI-PBA in order to enhance and standardize the role of a project-oriented business analyst (BA). Since many PMs also do BA activities, there is a natural synergy. PMs should seriously consider getting this certification, as a way to improve their skills and get formal […]