Michael Scofield 20 SEP 2021 ASQ VIRTUAL 6PM Presentation

Michael Scofield, Assistant Clinical Professor, Loma Linda University

Monday, Sep 20, 2021 VIRTUAL 6PM Presentation

Improving Decision-Making With Expanded Data Sources

Learn not just upon raw data quality & data management, but the acquisition, screening, packaging, and presentation of information for decision-making.  In particular, getting executive decision-makers to understand what threats are lurking outside their immediate cognition or “bubble”.  We consider three kinds of “cognitive horizons”—spatial-geographic, cultural and economic, and (interestingly) time itself.

The concept of situation awareness is related to getting the “big picture” of reality, which involves seeking and using more data from external sources not previously known of. Three kinds of “situational awareness” are discussed in parallel—personal, enterprise, and nation-state.  We will look at how the intelligence community of a nation-state looks beyond its borders (and oceans) to understand the emerging threats to its interests at home and abroad.

Similarly, executives (and their knowledge-workers) need to cultivate new sources of information and insights about the market, and changes in the culture and economy which may affect their success or survival.  The best information can be ignored; great examples in recent American history.   We discuss the rapid rate of change in cultural and economic forces.  E.g. 40 years ago, nobody imagined how cheap solar panels could be in creating electricity.

Emory and Saunders 06 OCT 2021 ASQ VIRTUAL 6PM Presentation

Richard Emory

Wednesday, Oct 6, 2021 VIRTUAL 6PM Presentation

Coming Climate Crisis – Whatcha gonna do when it comes for you?

How might climate change impact your company and your role as a quality professional?

What can you do to prepare? What can be done to prevent catastrophic outcomes?

David Saunders, CC-P

This workshop will provide scientific evidence of climate change; discuss legal, social, and political issues; and suggest actions for prevention. The requirements for becoming a certified Climate Change Professional (CC-P©) will be discussed.

Abhi Gupta 17 June 2021 ASQ VIRTUAL Presentation – 6PM

Abhimanyu (Abhi) Gupta, Instructor of data science and business analytics at the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University

Thursday, June 17, 2021 VIRTUAL 6PM Presentation

Data Analytics, Information and Knowledge

There is a difference between information and knowledge. Knowledge is the information that helps us act better. In our life or business, we usually have access to a lot of information, but we sometimes struggle to convert them into knowledge. The discipline of data analytics guides us in converting information into patterns and insights in the current world. 

This workshop aims to demonstrate how some basic data analytics skills help us make better decisions in our business and life. In this session, we will first play a business simulation game. Then we will apply some fundamental data analytics concepts and techniques to learn how we can perform better. Lastly, we will apply our strategies to be better at the simulation game.

THE NEW QUALITY “YOU”

Be part of the exciting team to plan our annual Quality Conference:

Ryan Carris 20 May 2021 ASQ VIRTUAL Presentation – 7PM

Process Chemist, Sensient Colors LLC

Thursday, May 20, 2021 VIRTUAL 7PM Presentation

Six Sigma for Batch Processes

Batch processing is useful when user interaction isn’t required at each individual step. However, batch processes run less often and pack more variables into each step, which makes statistical tools harder to use, and requires investigators to rely on a combination of methods and skills to identify root causes.

This presentation will give a case study on the application of Six Sigma to an industrial batch process where Statistical Process Control alone would not have illuminated the root cause of quality failures.

Karen Maskell and Awards 20 APR 2021 ASQ VIRTUAL Presentation – 6PM

Karen Maskell, ASQ West North Central Region Director

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 VIRTUAL 6PM Presentation

National Volunteer Week and
ASQ 2020 Recognition

Bridget Brown 25 MAR 2021 ASQ VIRTUAL 4PM Happy Hour Presentation

Owner | Chief Storytelling Officer StoryMatters, LLC

Thursday, Mar 25, 2021 VIRTUAL 4PM Happy Hour Presentation

Tools for Tough Conversations

Michael Scofield 10 MAR 2021 ASQ VIRTUAL 6PM Presentation

Michael Scofield, Assistant Clinical Professor, Loma Linda University

Wednesday, Mar 10, 2021 VIRTUAL 6PM Presentation

Covid-19 Data Quality Case Study

Dr. Randy Baker 25 FEB 2021 ASQ VIRTUAL 6PM Presentation

Dr. Randy Baker Adjunct Professor of Finance and Accounting Senior Manager (Retired) – The Boeing Company

Thursday, Feb 25, 2021 VIRTUAL 6PM Presentation

Obtaining Accurate and Compelling Data: Challenges and Importance

The purpose of this presentation is to discuss and highlight issues that lead to variability during the process of collecting, determining suitability, storing, updating and analysis of data for decision-making purposes.

Regardless if data is collected from operations, real-time feeds, or from computer-based / database warehousing, data often has further multi-faceted uses beyond the primary purposes of the original researcher, investigator, or analyst. Consequently, this presentation posits that a user’s knowledge of data accuracy from secondary data is likely not commensurate with its importance in terms of subsequent analysis and down-stream decisions resulting from secondary data set(s). 

Meredith Perry 1 MAR 2021 ASQ VIRTUAL 6PM Presentation

Monday, Mar 1, 2021 VIRTUAL 6PM Presentation

Safety and Quality Commitment: You can’t have one without the other

A look at the importance of safety in regards to quality in the Food Manufacturing space.
-How to create a culture of safety
-Why are safety and quality paramount?
-What does a commitment to safety and quality do for an organization?