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ASQ Phoenix Message from the Chair June 2026

By Barbara Banek posted 4 hours ago
ASQ Phoenix Message from the Chair June 2026 Hello ASQ Phoenix Community, As we move further into 2026, I continue to be encouraged by the strength of our Phoenix quality community and the level of engagement we are seeing across our section activities. Whether through our monthly meetings, networking opportunities, or ongoing conversations between members, it is clear that our section continues to grow as a place where professionals can learn, collaborate, and support one another. At our recent monthly meeting, Dr. Gary Jing challenged us to rethink traditional approaches to Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). His ...

ASQ Member Newsletter-Meet Quincy Your AI-Powered Quality Companion

By Barbara Banek posted 5 hours ago
ASQ MEMBER NEWSLETTER Meet Quincy Your AI-Powered Quality Companion EXCLUSIVE MEMBER BENEFIT Prepared by: John Choate • AZ ASQ Outreach Leader Quincy Is an Exclusive ASQ Member Benefit At ASQ, we're dedicated to empowering quality professionals like you, and we're thrilled to introduce Quincy — your new go-to tool for all things quality. Quincy is more than just an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant; it's a dedicated member resource designed exclusively to support ASQ members in achieving quality excellence. Quincy offers 24/7 access to expert insights, tailored recommendations, ...

May 2026 Program Recording is now available for viewing

By Robert Mitchell posted 7 days ago
Dr. Gary Jing proposes incorporating a measure of ROI as an evaluation criterion when identifying potential root causes in RCA and FMEA. To view the recording, click here . Request an RU Certificate from ASQ Phoenix by emailing the VOC Chair with the date of your viewing, and at least one learning from the video.

ASQ Phoenix April 2026 Program Slide Deck--Don't Panic, Pivot: Managing Critical Issues to Prevent Crises

By Barbara Banek posted 04-21-2026
Below is the link to the ASQ Phoenix April 2026 Program Slide Deck--Don't Panic, Pivot: Managing Critical Issues to Prevent Crises (this was the title of the original program but the slide deck, when presented, had a slightly different title) Phoenix Section - American Society for Quality

April 2026 Program recording is now available for viewing

By Robert Mitchell posted 04-19-2026
Link: Shabala and Shubhada are co-founders of Qurius, a quality and reliability consultancy firm in the valley. They will share nine essential ingredients that underpin effective issue management, followed by a six-step execution model grounded in common sense and pragmatism. Any company that develops or manufactures products and wants its customers to love their products and brand will benefit from the 9-6TM framework.

Supplemental Reading to the March 2026 Program Presentation

By Robert Mitchell posted 03-20-2026
John Lindland has made the linked documents below available for your reading as supplementary material to his presentation on autonomous vehicle safety. Legacy Automotive and AV Product Liability by John Lindland, June 30, 2025 https://my.asq.org/HigherLogic/System/DownloadDocumentFile.ashx?DocumentFileKey=c54f64ed-d591-5d3f-ab77-a4aa0d88032a Tesla – A Pattern of Safety Risks https://my.asq.org/HigherLogic/System/DownloadDocumentFile.ashx?DocumentFileKey=f459fa7d-a0a6-3565-eb7d-74ab2447c258 Why NHTSA Safety Impact is Limited https://my.asq.org/HigherLogic/System/DownloadDocumentFile.ashx?DocumentFileKey=456304d6-7b85-a619-90 ...

March 2026 Program recording is now available for viewing

By Robert Mitchell posted 03-20-2026
John Lindland discusses Concepts of Autonomous Vehicle Safety. Click here (or navigate to Library > Recordings)

ASQ Phoenix Program Meeting March 12, 2026, Concepts of Autonomous Vehicle Safety

By Barbara Banek posted 03-07-2026
ASQ Phoenix March 12, 2026 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 Lindland TOPIC: Concepts of Autonomous Vehicle Safety ABSTRACT: The presentation will cover many interesting and thought-provoking concepts of autonomous vehicle design safety. By the end of the presentation participants will be able to separate the fantasy of autonomy from the practical reality of autonomous safety. ...

ASQ Phoenix Message from the Chair March 2026

By Barbara Banek posted 03-05-2026
ASQ Phoenix Message from the Chair March 2026 Hello ASQ Phoenix Community, Thank you to everyone who joined us for our February program. We were pleased to welcome Robert “QualityBob” Mitchell, who presented on designing your quality career. Bob shared thoughtful perspectives on navigating the many paths available within the quality profession and emphasized the importance of continually developing both technical expertise and leadership capability. His discussion highlighted how quality professionals can shape their careers across many industries while continuing to create meaningful impact. In addition to our monthly programs, the section continues ...

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

By Robert Mitchell posted 02-17-2026
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 02-11-2026
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 01-24-2026
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 ...