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The February 2026 monthly Program Recording - Career Pathing - is now available

By Robert Mitchell posted 7 days ago
Robert "QualityBob" TM Mitchell discusses the different types of career pathing and how to select the best approach based on your career aspirations. Navigate to the Library > Video Recordings, or click here

One Page Lessons-SPC-Descriptive Statistics for SPC, Volume 2026, Issue 1

By Barbara Banek posted 12 days ago
There is a new document in the One Page Lessons series, it is SPC-Descriptive Statistics for SPC, Volume 2026, Issue 1, here is the link: Phoenix Section - American Society for Quality

ASQ Phoenix Message from the Chair February 2026

By Barbara Banek posted 30 days ago
ASQ Phoenix Message from the Chair February 2026 Hello ASQ Phoenix Community, Thank you to everyone who joined us for our January program. It was encouraging to see strong participation and thoughtful discussion as we began the year together. As we move into February, our focus remains on delivering practical value to our members. This includes not only strong monthly programs but also creating opportunities for learning and experience to extend beyond a single meeting. Our section is built on the collective knowledge of its members, and we continue to look for ways to strengthen and share that knowledge across the community. I would like to encourage ...

ASQ Phoenix January Program Slidedeck - Adventures with AI - Turning Data into Insights

By Robert Mitchell posted 01-13-2026
Kimberly Watson-Hemphill demonstrates prompts and output from ChatGPT and CoPilot to analyze data, and compares the output to standard statistical programs. Click here , or navigate to the Library > Handouts folder, to view/download the speaker's slide deck.

ASQ Phoenix January 2026 Program Recording - Adventures with AI

By Robert Mitchell posted 01-13-2026
Click here to view the January 2026 monthly Program guest speaker presentation on "Adventures with AI - Turning Data into Insights", by Kimberly Watson-Hemphill

ASQ Phoenix Message from the Chair January 2026

By Barbara Banek posted 01-01-2026
ASQ Phoenix Message from the Chair January 2026 Hello ASQ Members, As we begin a new year, I want to thank you for being part of the ASQ community. Each year brings new challenges and opportunities for quality professionals, and our section remains focused on providing relevant, practical value that supports you as leaders in your organizations. I would like to take a moment to recognize and thank the volunteers who are stepping away from their roles after dedicating years of service to ASQ. Your time, leadership, and commitment have had a lasting impact on our members and on the strength of this community. We are deeply grateful for the foundation ...

ASQ Phoenix December 2025 Program Slidedeck - AI Essentials for Quality Leaders

By Barbara Banek posted 12-13-2025
Here is the link to the ASQ Phoenix Section December 2025 Program gest speaker presentation slide deck for AI Essentials for Quality Leaders: Tools, Trends and Tactics by Rick Hefner: Phoenix Section - American Society for Quality

ASQ Phoenix Section Message from the Chair December 2025

By Barbara Banek posted 12-04-2025
ASQ Phoenix Section Message from the Chair December 2025 Greetings All - Thanks to all who attended the November Program “Celebrate World Quality Month“ with Jennifer Stepniowski - an ASQ Fellow with nearly three decades of experience providing quality solutions to a number of industries. We had 56 attending the Program with the Presentation receiving positive feedback. This and past Program recordings can be found in the “Library” on the Phoenix Section page of myASQ. This month’s Program on Dec 11 th @ 6pm MST (PDT) is “AI Essentials for Quality Leaders“ with Rick Hefner, PhD, Executive Director, Center for Technology and Management Education, ...

One Page Lesson - SPC-Data Collection - Volume 2025, Issue 5

By Barbara Banek posted 11-29-2025
Here is the One Page Lesson - SPC-Data Collection - Volume 2025, Issue 5. Data is everywhere — on your phone, in labs, in sports stats, in social media, and how your company makes decisions. Learning to collect, sample, and analyze data helps you ask better questions and make smarter decisions. Decisions should be fact based, data driven. Here is the link to download the file: Phoenix Section - American Society for Quality

Nov 2025 Program Recording

By Robert Mitchell posted 11-15-2025
The November 2025 ASQ Phoenix Program recording is now available for viewing. Search the myASQ "Library" tab above and click on the Videos folder, or click here: https://my.asq.org/communities/community-home/librarydocuments?communitykey=481ed03e-e397-4e58-9f35-01863ca1e7c0&LibraryFolderKey=&DefaultView=&fa07f2be-c763-4fc2-aa1a-2fa64504fa5c=eyJsaWJyYXJ5ZW50cnkiOiIxODEwZDg4YS02MWNjLTQwNWUtYTdiNy0wMTlhODkyZWMwZWUifQ%3D%3D

ASQ Phoenix Message from the Chair November 2025

By Barbara Banek posted 11-02-2025
ASQ Phoenix Section Message from the Chair November 2025 Greetings All - Thanks to all who attended the October Program “Unlock the Future of Quality Management: Advanced Technologies Transforming Industry Excellence“ with John Choate - Founder & Chief Project Officer, GlobalAI Supply Chain Solutions . We had 52 attending the Program with the Presentation receiving positive feedback. This and past Program recordings can be found in the “Library” on the Phoenix Section page of myASQ. This month’s Program on Nov 13 th @ 6pm MST (PDT) is “Celebrate World Quality Month“ with Jennifer Stepniowski - an ASQ Fellow with nearly three decades of ...

November is World Quality Month

By Robert Mitchell posted 11-01-2025
Gather your Quality Squad, let your quality geek flag fly, and celebrate World Quality Month. The new ASQ World Quality Month website is live and offers many free tools and advertising to support you and your employer's recognition of quality's impact to operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Log in to asq.org/wqm to j oin the fight against chaos and inefficiency with these downloadable resources! Heroes Guide Desktop Wallpapers Phone Wallpapers Zoom Backgrounds Email Signatures Social Profile Frames Social Media Cover Images Join us at our November 13 monthly professional development "Program" meeting where guest speaker ...

ASQ Phoenix October 2025 Program Recording

By Robert Mitchell posted 10-11-2025
The recording of our October 2025 Program guest speaker and his presentation on Quality 4.0, Blockchain, and AI in Quality is now available for viewing. Click here (or navigate to Library > Program Recordings)

ASQ Phoenix - Message from the Chair - October 2025

By Barbara Banek posted 10-05-2025
ASQ Phoenix Message from the Chair - October 2025 Greetings All - Thanks to all who attended the September Program “ From Curious to Confident: A Learn-Do Guide to AI in Action” with Chris Hayes, CEO of Impact Performance Solutions. We had 64 attending the Program with the Presentation receiving positive feedback. This and past Program recordings can be found in the “Library” on the Phoenix Section page of myASQ. This month’s Program on Oct 9 th @ 6pm MST (PDT) is “Unlock the Future of Quality Management: Advanced Technologies Transforming Industry Excellence“ with John Choate - Founder & Chief Project Officer, GlobalAI Supply Chain Solutions ...

ASQ Phoenix Program Meeting October 9, 2025: Unlock the Future of Quality Management: Advanced Technologies Transforming Industry Excellence

By Barbara Banek posted 09-27-2025
ASQ Phoenix October 9, 2025 Program Meeting – Virtual 6:00pm – 8:00pm Phoenix (UTC: -7) AGENDA: All times are Phoenix (MST): 6:00 PM – Welcome 6:05 PM – Brief Announcements 6: 15 PM – Guest Speaker Presentation 7:15 PM – Q&A and Networking 7:45 PM – Phoenix Section Business 8:00 PM – Adjourn SPEAKER : John R. Choate TOPIC: Unlock the Future of Quality Management: Advanced Technologies Transforming Industry Excellence BIO : John R. Choate John R. Choate is Founder/CPO of GLOBALAI Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, a VOSB and Government-approved subcontractor ...

The Sept Monthly Program recording is now available for viewing

By Robert Mitchell posted 09-16-2025
Click here to view the recording. (You can also navigate to Videos folder under the myASQ "Library" tab, and search for the September 2025 Program) Chris Hayes, CEO, Impact Performance Solutions, shares her presentation on “ From Curious to Confident: A Learn-Do Guide to AI in Action ". As CEO of Impact Performance Solutions, Chris provides vision and strategic direction ensuring the customer's voice is always the loudest. Whether you're just starting to explore AI or looking to get more out of the tools you've tried, this session is your launchpad. In just one hour, you'll go from wondering what’s possible to confidently using ...

ASQ Phoenix Sun Dial Newsletter - August 2025

By Barbara Banek posted 09-04-2025
Here is the link to the ASQ Phoenix Section Sun Dial Newsletter for August 2025: Phoenix Section - American Society for Quality

ASQ Phoenix Sun Dial Newsletter - July 2025

By Barbara Banek posted 09-04-2025
Here is the link to the ASQ Phoenix Section Sun Dial Newsletter for July 2025: Phoenix Section - American Society for Quality

ASQ Phoenix - Message from the Chair - September 2025

By Barbara Banek posted 09-04-2025
ASQ Phoenix Message from the Chair - September 2025 Greetings All - Thanks to all who attended the August Program “Guide to Greatness® Growth Alignment Framework™: A Systematic Approach to Sustainable Growth with AI² (Artificial + Authentic Intelligence)” with Dr. Cyndi (Crother) Laurin. We had 60 attending the Program with the Presentation receiving positive feedback. This and past Program recordings can be found in the “Library” on the Phoenix Section page of myASQ. This month’s Program on September 11 th @ 6pm MST (PDT) is “ From Curious to Confident: A Learn-Do Guide to AI in Action” with Chris Hayes, CEO of Impact Performance Solutions. ...

ASQ Phoenix-ASU Ted Thal Scholarship Winners 2025-2026

By Barbara Banek posted 09-01-2025
ASQ Phoenix-ASU Ted Thal Scholarship Winners 2025-2026 History Ted Thal was a significant contributor to the establishment of Quality Assurance programs in Arizona. A scholarship honoring these contributions was established by the ASQ Phoenix Section and approved by ASQC National in 1993. This scholarship program is administered by the ASU Foundation. The amount available for awards from the Fund shall be used on an annual basis to provide scholarship support for undergraduate students in the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering. ASQ Phoenix Section’s typical annual scholarship donation is around $2,000, divided among the selected ...