We hope everyone will be able to join us for our April 28 virtual meeting.
“Thoughts on Successful Volunteer Organizational Leadership”
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM PDT
Presenter: Barry Craner
View the full announcement in the "events" tab. There is no charge, but advance registration is required.
More information about this and other Spokane ASQ news can be found in our myASQ Community, and also on our LinkedIn and Facebook pages.
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Here are some other upcoming virtual ASQ section meetings/events this month that you may also be interested in.
Cascades PNW ASQ Section
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 6:00 PM PDT
“DEVELOP: A Brain-Based System for Closing the Competency Gap”'
Presenter: Chris Hayes
Organizations don’t usually struggle to offer training—they struggle to create consistent competency. Tribal knowledge, uneven instruction, and “qualified-on-paper” sign-offs drive variation in quality outcomes and slow onboarding.
This session introduces DEVELOP, a brain-based system for building capability that transfers to the job. You’ll learn how to
· Define skill requirements with a skills matrix,
· Engage learning with consistent methods like TWI Job Instruction,
· Validate competence through observation and feedback
· Build ownership and growth using practical IDPs and a sustainment cadence.
Additional Information about this event and registration link
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San Diego ASQ Section
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 6:15 PM PDT
“ASQ Certifications and myASQ: Q&A"
Presenter: Michelle Davis Vargas
Information will be shared about the value of ASQ certifications and how to get more information about the various types of certifications. Also covered will be information about myASQ – how members can use it to learn about other sections/divisions and upcoming events, how to connect and network with others, join in discussions, and more.
Additional Information about this meeting and registration link
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East Bay ASQ Section
Wednesday, April 15 6:30 PM PDT
“Software Engineering Best Practices: Navigating ISO 62304 through Industry Best Practices”
Presenter: Kim Colasanti
Although ISO 62304 is a medical device software standard, it draws from industry best practices to provide for a consistent risk-based approach for software development. This high-level summary of the standard can provide a foundation for understanding some of the key practices used to produce quality software.
Additional Information about this event
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San Fernando Valley ASQ Section and Louisville ASQ Section
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 4:30 PM PDT
“Building Your Own Personal Quality Plan”
Presenter: Richard Uphoff
Leaders talk a lot about building a culture of continuous improvement - but what does that actually look like at the individual level? This presentation introduces the concept of the Personal Quality Plan (PQP), a simple but powerful tool for applying the principles of Lean and Six Sigma to your own leadership development. It invites participants to think of themselves as systems worth improving: reflective, measurable, and adaptable.
You’ll learn three core steps:
· How to define meaningful improvement goals
· How to diagnose what’s holding you back
· How to design a short-cycle, high-impact plan for growth
Whether you’re leading a team, running projects, or simply trying to stay sharp in a fast-changing environment, this session will help you align who you are with how you lead. Bonus: We’ll also show how freely available AI tools like ChatGPT can support reflection, pattern recognition, and problem-solving—without taking over the wheel. You’ll leave with a practical planning tool and a fresh perspective: continuous improvement starts with you.
Additional Information about this event and registration link
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Hawaii ASQ Section
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 8:00 PM PDT
“Appreciative Inquiry – SOAR Framework”
Presenter: Glenn Hamamura
Appreciative Inquiry is a leadership skill for quality professionals to help them work effectively with their teams and organizations.
SOAR (Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, Results) is a planning framework built on appreciative inquiry to plan change in an organization at different levels, from organizational strategy to project, team or individual.
This presentation will provide an overview of appreciative inquiry, and a perspective on what SOAR is, how to use it, and its value.
Additional information about this Event including Webex link – Please email glenn.hamamura@gmail.com by April 20 to be sent handouts in advance of the meeting.
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Remember, you can earn Recertification Units for attendance at these events. Check the ASQ Events Calendar for even more opportunities this month.