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The QMII Team have been working hard to improve not only our course offerings and industry specializations, but also the design and content of our website. We have added new industry specific pages and updated the content in our store. We also have a free e-learning course. We invite you to come visit our website to improve your system today.

Our Newest eLearning Course:
Develop and Document Your Management System

A system runs your business. You may think you run your business, but the system, not the person, determines about 80% of the organization's success or failure.¹ Understand the system that runs your business and you can ensure that it works to add value.

Many of us work in systems that stop us from adding value as fast as we would like to. When we work in that kind of system we waste our time and other valuable resources.

eLearning For example, procedure writers often ignore the system that runs their business. This leads to procedures that may actually reduce value, rather than add value.

We teach: “Do not write procedures, analyze your processes instead.” Through that analysis, you will find ways to improve the system which converts needs to cash for your company.

How can leaders change the system that runs your organization so it helps everyone to add value faster than your competitors?

You can learn the answers in our new eLearning course Develop and Document Your Management System. This eLearning course bridges the gap between the free help on our website and our in-house three-day workshop on Developing a Process-based Management System.

¹Deming, W.E., Out of the Crisis. 2000. The MIT Press.

QMII has expanded its training, auditing, and consulting services to the maritime industry, including auditor training with ISM and ISPS Codes.

Initial results of this increased maritime focus is receiving rave reviews from clients. See what some of our maritime clients have to say:

I thoroughly enjoyed the class although prior to signing up I will admit that I was unsure whether it would hold my interest. Both you and John are excellent instructors and made the subject matter quite interesting. Relating it to our line of work enhanced the understanding of the material because we could Maritime Testimonial then relate the content to our work experience.

It is evident that your commitment to the students does not just stay within the confines of the classroom but continues going forward. This is commendable. Being in a service environment, I can certainly appreciate this effort.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line student, 2008

ISO Prepares to release ISO 9001:2008
Are you ready? It will appear before the end of 2008 with lots of new notes but hardly any new requirements. Visit qmii.com to find out what you need to know to stay ahead of the curve.

Dry bulk shipping rates head south this year, from GulfNews.com
As the world fleet of coal and iron ore carriers grows faster than the demand for these commodities, shipping rates are predicted to fall for the second year running...