ASQ Madison Dinner Program: Practical Project Tools Every Quality Professional Should Know

When:  Apr 28, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 07:30 PM (CT)
Associated with  Madison Section

Please join us for a buffet dinner and in-person presentation by Steve Czarniak on "Practical Project Tools Every Quality Professional Should Know" at Serendipity Labs West Madison - Middleton.

Quality professionals are often at the center of critical projects—but not always formally trained in project management. In this session, you’ll gain simple, practical and effective project management tools and techniques that complement your quality expertise. Whether you're supporting or leading initiatives, you’ll walk away better equipped to keep projects on track, deliver measurable results and provide greater value to your organization.  
You’ll learn how to:

  • Identify the core elements of successful projects,
  • Describe and define simple tools to stay organized and on track,
  • Contribute more effectively to any project team, and
  • Step into leadership roles with greater confidence.

When: 5:00 - 7:30 pm
5:00-5:30 pm Networking & Check-in
5:30-6:15 pm Buffet Dinner
6:30-7:30 pm Presentation

Dinner Menu: Taste Of Italy buffet with 2 choices of pasta, 3 choices of sauce, & 3 choices of toppings (Italian sausage, meatballs, or sautéed vegetables), kale salad, and garlic breadstick. Meal include sodas, coffee, hot tea, and fruit infused water.  

Cost for Dinner/Presentation: ASQ Members (& guests of members): $10, Non-ASQ
 Members: $15 and Students: $5, Presentation Only: free

Speaker: Presented by Steve Czarniak
Steve Czarniak led the Boston Scientific Project Management Center of Excellence to inform, connect and advance the role of project management in the company.  Steve has extensive experience managing Boston Scientific's internal Process Improvement and Problem Solving Methodologies to drive value into the organization. Steve consulted and coached individuals and teams for project management, process improvement and problem solving throughout operations, research and development, and business functions.  Steve was instrumental in the development and deployment of Boston Scientific’s Value Improvement Process initiative and their Process Improvement and Problem Solving Training programs.  As Master Black Belt, Steve taught hundreds of engineers, technicians, individual contributors and managers Problem Solving and Process Improvement methodologies and tools.  Steve has an MS degree in Statistics from University of Wisconsin-Madison, is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and holds a Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification.

Location

Serendipity Labs
525 S Junction Rd Suite 6500
Madison, WI 53717
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Contact

Russ Bessemer

russbosa@gmail.com