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This community is focused on advancing our collective knowledge related to teams, the workplace ecosystem, and how we can each play our part in designing high-functioning, enjoyable workplaces.
Our section is going through a phase of transformation, and as such, we could all benefit from 'refresh!'
Please, take some time to introduce yourself in the Discussion Forum. Your leadership team will start the thread and we encourage you to join in!
Our section is going through a phase of transformation, and as such, we could all benefit from 'refresh!'
Please, take some time to introduce yourself in the Discussion Forum. Your leadership team will start the thread and we encourage you to join in!
Interesting and Active Discussion Sections:
- "Just Ask Norm" - Practical knowledge and wise missives by Chair-Elect, Norm Howe
- "Who Killed the Workplace" - Culture and leadership conversations by TWEF Chair, Jeff Veyera
- "Human Interest and Interesting Humans" - Insights for building a 'Voice of the Customer' ecosystem by Secretary, Lizabeth Wesely-Casella
- Regular, Informative Blog Posts
- Interactive Q&A
Upcoming Activities & Benefits :
- The Fearless Workplace Podcast - New Episodes Every Other Week
- Storytime - Stories of Fear in the Workplace & How to Overcome It (June event - dates TBD)
Your officers are eager to support you in your experience. Please feel free to contact any of the people below if you have ideas for engagement or questions:
Chair Emeritus - Jeremiah Genest
Chair - Jeff Veyera
Chair-Elect - Norm Howe
Secretary - Lizabeth Wesely-Casella
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! , - : /: - Stories may either be free-style or in paced-slide style on the themes of “Driving out Fear” or “Quality Life After the Pandemic.” Two to five minutes is the ideal length. Prizes (books) will be awarded for the best stories (voted by participants) in each style category, for funniest, education, and “Thing I will use tomorrow”. Contact Norm ...
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Join us on June 21st, 5:00 pm ET, for ASQ Storytime, a fun story share where you are invited to share your stories as a quality professional. Stories may either be free-style or in paced-slide style on the themes of “Driving out Fear” or “Quality Life After the Pandemic.” Two to five minutes is the ideal length. Prizes (books) will be awarded for the best ...
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Hiring the right people for our teams is critical. What are your best practices and tools to ensure you hire the ...
Jeremiah Genest
Jan '20
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Google analyzed the factors that make a work team successful. They found five that were important. Of those five, ...
Norm Howe
Mar '22
Jeffrey Veyera
Apr '22
Brings us back to Deming and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: we can't do much when we're afraid for our own survival.
Janet Lentz
19d
I completely agree that psychological safety comes first. We should recognize that this is a significant ...
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In the article " What a Year of WFH Has Done to Our Relationships at Work " at HBR the authors discuss the impact of the ...
Jeremiah Genest
Mar '21
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I'm preparing to do video interviews with our C-suite and other key leaders to discuss why quality is important. ...
Jeremiah Genest
Feb '21
Jeffrey Veyera
Feb '21
What would it mean to the company if every one of our customers loved our products and services and how they get them?
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Or at the very least have something interesting to say about driving fear out of the workplace? We’re looking for ...
Jeffrey Veyera
Feb '22
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There is a large body of research that demonstrates that 55 hours is the maximum a human being can work in a week, and ...
Jeremiah Genest
Apr '20
Monica Benson
Jul '20
The pervasive culture of overwork being to the advantage of the employer is something that will be very difficult ...
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We're getting into that time of year when there aren't a lot of ‘manufactured days of gratitude.' Executive ...
Norm Howe
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Most managers are glass half empty types. So this is hard for them (ME!) We have to learn these behaviors and then ...
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There are a lot of other demands on our time these days: work, family, exercise, hobbies, glowing screens of all ...
Jeffrey Veyera
Dec '21
Janet Lentz
19d
Interesting question! There is so much people can contribute to ASQ to make it a successful organization. One of my ...
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The Team and Workplace Excellence Forum had a good turn out in Phoenix, and a great roster of speakers. Pres Number ...
Jeremiah Genest
Feb '20
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Speaking in Nashville…
Presenting in Dallas…
Janet Lentz
19d
I recently attended a meeting of Delaware ASQ in Elkton, MD. I got to meet some great people, in person for a change!
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“Drive out fear, so that everyone may work effectively for the company” - W. Edwards Deming
“Drive out fear, so that everyone may work effectively for the company” - W. Edwards Deming
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