ASQ East South-Central Region December 2024 Newsletter
· Congratulations to the Northeast Tennessee Section for being receiving the Best Practice Award in the Performance Excellence Program.
· Joint GCC/TCC Member Leader Training - 2024 Wrap Up and Member Unit Policy Updates
· 2025 World Conference on Quality and Improvement - Early Bird Pricing
· ASQE Recertification Update Reminder
· 2024 Videos Available on ASQ1106’s YouTube Channel
· Other Online Education Opportunities in December/January
ASQ Northeast Tennessee Section Receives Best Practice Award
The Northeast Tennessee Section of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) has been awarded the 2024-Q3 PEP Best Practice Award for their project, "Recognize, Reinforce, and Encourage Excellence in K-12 Education." This award highlights the section's efforts to support education in the region.
Recognizing Excellence in Education
The project aims to identify and celebrate achievements for schools, educators, students, and school districts. Its goal is to inspire and motivate stakeholders within the education system to strive for excellence and continuous improvement.
In 2024 through December 3rd, the project has recognized 38 instances of excellence across 12 school systems, including awards for schools, educators, students, and school districts. The project has received positive feedback, showcasing its impact.
A Collaborative Effort
The success of the unique, first-of-a-kind project is due to the encouragement and support of the ASQ Northeast Tennessee Section's Board and members. The project continues to evolve and continually improve, serving as a best practice model for other ASQ member units.
The Best Practice Award recognizes member units for their achievements and encourages the replication of best practices within the ASQ community. The Northeast Tennessee Section is ready to share their successful practices with other member units.
Minimal Costs, Maximum Impact
One of the project's highlights is its cost-effectiveness. The ASQ Northeast Tennessee Section provides an annual subscription to one newspaper, which has been a primary source for disseminating information about the recognitions. Minimal cost has been a significant plus for the project.
For other ASQ sections considering similar projects, the Northeast Tennessee Section's initiative demonstrates that substantial impact can be achieved with varying levels of time and energy commitment. The positive feedback from educators and the community encourages continued efforts to support K-12 education.
Community and Media Engagement
The project's success has been amplified through strategic engagement with local media. Two regional newspapers have played a crucial role in highlighting the achievements recognized by the project, further boosting its visibility and impact. The media coverage celebrates the successes within the education system and raises awareness in ASQ and the community about the importance of recognizing and reinforcing excellence in education.
Looking Forward
The ASQ Northeast Tennessee Section is committed to the ongoing success and expansion of the "Recognize, Reinforce, and Encourage Excellence in K-12 Education" project. The recognition provided by the 2024-Q3 PEP Best Practice Award serves as both a validation of their efforts and a catalyst for future initiatives.
In conclusion, the ASQ Northeast Tennessee Section's receipt of the Best Practice Award for their project underscores the importance of community-driven efforts to enhance the quality of education. Their dedication to recognizing and encouraging excellence within the K-12 school system sets a benchmark for other ASQ sections and serves as a source of inspiration for all committed to educational improvement.
Joint GCC/TCC Member Leader Training - 2024 Wrap Up and Member Unit Policy Updates
Join the TCC and GCC for a glimpse at Board of Director updates to the Member Unit Operating Agreement and the introduction of a new Member Information Policy and Procedure and what this means to your Member Unit in 2025. We’ll also provide a wrap-up of shared successes in 2024 and a look towards the future as we gear up for 2025.
When: Dec 13, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM (CT)
2025 World Conference on Quality and Improvement | ASQ
Early Bird Pricing until January 31, 2025.
ASQE Recertification Update Reminder
Were there any changes to RUs per hour or maximum RUs allowed? Yes. See details below.
• Instructor was 0.15 RU per hour and is now 0.1 RU per hour (now claimed under “Continuing Education” activity).
• Meetings/Events was 0.5 RU per meeting or workshop and is now 1.0 RU per day for conferences/workshops. Seminars and meetings are 0.1 RU per hour.
• Publishing: Book editors used to receive 1.0 RU per book and now receive 4.0 RUs per book.
• Professional Development, including certification, continuing education, publishing/reviewing, and meetings/events no longer have a maximum RU limit.
• Committees had a maximum RU limit of 8.0 RUs and now is 4.5 RUs.
• Committees were 2.0 RUs per committee, per year for elected officers and are now 1.5 RUs per year.
Member leaders are still 1.5 RUs per year
Effective Date - We recognize that transition time is necessary as events & meetings may have already been planned and advertised. To ensure a smooth transition, the 0.5 RU per professional meeting accrual rate will be honored for all customers for the remainder of 2024. We will also honor the old points system for all categories through the end of 2024
2024 Videos Available on ASQ1106’s YouTube Channel
Channel content - YouTube Studio
TCQF 2024 Quality Techniques Track
· Remembering the Past, Building the Future By: A. Blanton Godfrey,
· Honoring Deming’s 14 Points with Modular Kaizen By: Grace Duffy,
· Empower Employees Through Self- Management By: David J. McClaskey,
· Energized Teams and Organization Success By: C.G. Mistry
TCQF 2024 Quality 4 0 Track
· Quality 4.0 Don’t Feel Overwhelmed. Feel Motivated. By John Cachat,
· Mitigating Risks and Capturing Opportunities with AI By Nicole Radziwill
· Reducing Design Cycles with Statistics and Machine Learning By Gavin Jones
· Navigating the challenges and opportunities of applying Generative AI By Andrew Ervin,
Oct 2024 Quality Mngt Review by Tobias Kunars of Koenders
Applying Dr Deming's Methods to Current Quality, Safety, and Health Issues by Steven Prevette
Generative AI Intro by Andrew Ervin
Supplier Risk Management by Daniella Picciotti
Quality 4 0 Rebecca Mott
Techniques for Root Cause Analysis RCA and Troubleshooting by Gary Jing
The True Meaning of Root Cause and Root Cause Analysis RCA by Gary Jing
Online Education Opportunities in December and Early January
Central NC Section 1109 December Virtual Meeting: Guest Speaker Dr. Chamblee from NC A&T State Unive
When: Dec 10, 2024 from 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM (ET)
Community: Central North Carolina Section
Understanding Control Charts
When: Dec 10, 2024 from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM (ET)
Community: South Jersey Section
LED Webinar Dec 2024 - AI as Your 5th Team Member
When: Dec 11, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM (CT)
Community: Lean Enterprise Division
RIASQ December Book Discussion “The Goal”
When: Dec 12, 2024 from 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM (ET)
Community: Rhode Island Section
ASQ Phoenix December 12, 2024, Virtual Meeting: KPIs vs OKRs...
When: Dec 12, 2024 from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM (MT)
Community: Phoenix Section
SSF Webinar - 12/13/2024 12:00 EST - Revolutionize Your Success: Master Change Leadership by Chad Sm
When: Dec 13, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM (ET)
Community: Six Sigma Forum
Continuous Improvement is a Mobius Strip
When: Dec 13, 2024 from 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM (ET)
Community: Innovation Division
Quality - Data is the soul of AI
When: Dec 16, 2024 from 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM (CT)
Community: Milwaukee Section
ASQ Charlotte Section December Webinar - Managing Complex Change (Reschedule)
When: Dec 17, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM (ET)
Community: Charlotte Section
LED Year-End Meeting - Mind Map Overview and AMA
When: Dec 18, 2024 from 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM (ET)
Community: Northeastern Pennsylvania Section
CSD December Coffee Talk - Focusing on Data Availability, Quality, Reliability and Consistency
When: Dec 19, 2024 from 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM (ET)
Community: Customer-Supplier Division
LED Webinar Jan 2025 - Unlocking Productivity: Building a Capacity Analysis Model (CAM) for Optimal
When: Jan 8, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM (CT)
Community: Lean Enterprise Division
ASQ Phoenix January 9 2025 Virtual Meeting-Building Quality From Within...
When: Jan 9, 2025 from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM (MT)
Community: Phoenix Section
Save the Date - Webex: Voice of the Customer, QFD, and FMEA – and Integrated Approach.
When: Jan 14, 2025 from 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM (MT)
Community: Denver Section
The Human Side of Change Management with Janet Lentz
When: Jan 15, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM (ET)
Community: Philadelphia Section
Strengthening Supply Chains: Quality Through Resilience and Flexibility - John Hogg
When: Jan 16, 2025 from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM (ET)
Community: Buffalo Section
Check myASQ Events for more events virtually and in your area.