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November
2007 Newsletter
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ASQ Section 1206 Fall Conference
Design of Experiments – “DOX in a Day”
November 12, 2007
Learn More!
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Ask Woody |
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Do you have a quality question or a problem at work you can't solve? Ask an expert! Please email Woody Santy at IQCWoody@instructor.net. Your question and Woody's response will be printed in the next newsletter.
Free advice! You can't beat it! |
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Message from the Chair |
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“We often learn more about ourselves and how to improve when we measure our efforts against others.” – Governor Jim Doyle The Wisconsin Forward Award (WFA) was created in 1997 for just this reason - to increase the competitive position of Wisconsin companies in the international marketplace, in addition to improving learning and continuous improvement. The WFA looks at how to not only improve performance, but at how to sustain the improvements. The program itself is based on the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence and measures a company in several categories including, but not limited to; Leadership, Strategic Planning, Process Management, and Business Results. The WFA is applicable to all organizations and serves as a performance improvement umbrella under which quality initiatives such as Six Sigma and Lean can function.
Application materials are now available for the 2008 Wisconsin Forward Award. Preliminary intent-to-apply forms to verify eligibility are due November 2, 2007 with final applications due January 11, 2008. WFA is also accepting applications for its 2008 Board of Examiners until October 22, 2007. Examiners review applications and provide feedback based on the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence. Examiner training begins in November.
For more information on the Wisconsin Forward Award or if you are interested in being an Examiner, visit the website at www.forwardaward.org.
Kelly Duel, ASQ #1206, Section Chair |
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Please Welcome Our New ASQ Members! |
| William Bell |
Edward
Henning |
| Alan Duch |
Peter
L'Empereur |
| Mike
Henderson |
Robert Wistrom |
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Seminars Offered by
Wisconsin Forward Award: |
Robin Lawton Returns to Wisconsin This December! |
When was the last time you were entertained
and got truly new insights at the same time? Come join us for three
thought-provoking, interactive workshops with popular author and
nationally known expert, Robin Lawton. Wisconsin Forward Award is
excited to bring you these phenomenal workshops on December 4, 5 and 6,
2007 at The Management Resource Association in Waukesha.
These sessions are intended for executives, managers, change agents, Six
Sigma practitioners, and project teams. You will gain fresh insights on
how to uncover and satisfy customer priorities from both a strategic and
operations perspective. Sign up early with a team of three or more. Earn
kudos for bringing a customer you’d like to understand better and
strengthen your relationship.
Early Bird registration by November 13, 2007 gives you big savings off
the already reasonable list prices. Go to
http://www.forwardaward.org/2007RobinLawtonWorkshops3.htm to
register or see more information on these workshops. For personalized
answers, please call Mr. Lawton’s office at (800) 729-1468.
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Date |
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Topic |
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12/04/07 |
8:00 AM to
5:00 PM |
8 Dimensions
of Excellence: Aligning Strategy and Measures with Customer
Priorities |
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12/05/07 |
8:00 AM to
5:00 PM |
Measuring the
Seemingly Immeasurable |
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12/06/07 |
8:00 AM to
5:00 PM |
Mousetraps
versus iTunes |
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Learn About Quality
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This Month’s Topic: Benchmarking
Benchmarking is one of the most effective means to identify improvements
which can make a significant difference to your organization.
How do you identify a suitable activity to benchmark?
As with all improvement activities, it is better to start with a known
problem area that is able to be defined, or an activity where
improvement will provide maximum benefit (the 80/20 rule works
everywhere). Nobody can really grasp an intangible goal like "we want to
achieve excellence". Once the subject activity is identified, spend as
much time as possible defining it. The more clearly you know your
problem, the easier it will be to identify the differences that will
lead to major improvement.
How do you identify a suitable benchmarking partner?
• Primary competitors. A valid comparison, but probably the most
difficult to achieve as they are unlikely to
provide a wealth of factual information allowing you to "catch up".
• Internal. In larger organizations, you could benchmark against similar
activities within other divisions.
• World Class Performers in the activity. These companies are normally
recognizable and will be willing to
share information with a non-competitor.
It is important to recognize that you have identified an activity to
benchmark - it does not need to be benchmarked in your own industry.
We are all proud of doing a good job and are more than pleased to
discuss these achievements with others...... provided that there is a
professional exchange and the chance of mutual
benefit.
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Hey Job Seekers:
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Also - The ASQ’s Career Center is free to all job seekers and provides you with access to the best employers and jobs in the
quality industry. Go to www.asq.org to search for jobs, post your resume, and learn about other helpful resources for advancing your career. |
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Achieve Credibility with an ASQ Certification |
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ASQ certifications are widely recognized as
a mark of excellence in the manufacturing industry—it is an investment
in your career and your future. Find the certification that matches your
career path from the many that ASQ offers. Distinguish yourself as a
leader and increase your potential for a higher salary! |
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Stay in the Loop! |
Let ASQ know if you have recently changed
contact information (address, phone number, email)
Here’s how: |
- Visit
www.asq.org
- Log-in using your member number and
password
- Click on "Manage my account" in the
upper right corner of the page
- Click on “Change Contact Information”
- Make changes
- Click on “Continue”
- Review your information
- Click on “Update Information”
It’s very important to keep this information current, so you don’t miss
any newsletters or important announcements. |
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Recertification Journals |
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Recertification is a simple process of
obtaining a minimum of 18 recertification units (RUs) within your
three-year certification period. Don’t forget to keep track of your
points! You may download a
recertification journal from
www.asq.org/certification/recertification/rucredits
Members of ASQ Section 1206 should send their recertification journals
to:
David G. Jorgensen
PO Box 1901
Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1901
Please don’t forget to sign the form, attach payment or credit card info
and include a letter verifying RU's for employment. If you are including
a certificate for internal training provided by your company, please
make sure the number of contact hours is indicated on the certificate.
These items are commonly forgotten and cause delays in processing.
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Editor's Mailbox |
Please use the "Editor's Mailbox" to convey your comments and feedback in regards to the newsletter or section 1206 events. Feel free to ask questions or just let the editor know what kinds of things you'd like to see in the newsletter.
You may email newsletter editor Jonna Gray at jgray@piercemfg.com.
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