tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65392117856841290932024-03-04T22:53:04.327-08:00A QualitEvolutionDaniel Zrymiakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00272768763566579086noreply@blogger.comBlogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539211785684129093.post-44776134201649772032019-12-13T15:00:00.001-08:002019-12-13T15:03:20.365-08:00Gratitude to ASQ 501(c)(3) membership association for Certifications as Related Exempt Function Revenue<br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Posted by <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.asq.org%2Fprofile%2F169&data=02%7C01%7C%7C96b660f06eb04d8c5f5d08d780030b94%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637118622883787131&sdata=KGs%2BMSyuKX5Me6ZmH0Z1Q3uhLrI5Z%2Bh9%2B80lpQSBtcQ%3D&reserved=0" style="color: purple;"><span style="color: #0b6bb5; text-decoration-line: none;">Daniel Zrymiak</span></a> on Dec 13, 2019 11:09 am</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This is a message I hope that will be reviewed and taken under advisement very carefully. This should help to clarify any discussions about income thresholds and tax implications of ASQ's $6M/year Certification portfolio.<br /><br />As of December 2019, ASQ currently operates as a tax-exempt Membership Association, as a 501 (c)(3) entity. Based on the publicly available IRS 990 forms submitted by ASQ, there are two conditions that ASQ must fulfill in order to sustain its status as a Tax Exempt Public Charity:<br /><br />1. ASQ receives more than 33 1/3% of its income from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from <u>activities related to its exempt functions</u>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br />2. ASQ receives no more than 33 1/3% of its income from gross investment income and <u>unrelated business taxable income</u>.<br /><br />Any long-term ASQ member who has attained and renewed their ASQ certifications should appreciate the compounded cost savings available to members, along with the incremental advantages that ASQ certifications potentially provide to quality practitioners. For example, as an ASQ member, I can synchronize my certification renewals for one moderate fixed price every three years. When compared to the price that a non-member must pay to renew each certification individually, the discounts and savings alone offsets the prices of my annual membership dues. For this I am especially grateful. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #444444;"> Some ASQ Staff members in particular have been instrumental in their oversight of an efficient and value-enhancing certification renewal process, and I extend my sincere appreciation to her and her dedicated colleagues.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #444444;">ASQ Certifications have evolved into a stable and constant portfolio, which consistently generates approximately $6M per year in revenues (representing 15% of ASQ's income). ASQ's Certification portfolio also fulfills most of the objectives set out within ASQ's Articles of Incorporation (as referenced in </span><strong style="color: #444444;">ARTICLE 1</strong><span style="color: #444444;"> of ASQ's Bylaws, which cannot be revised without a 2/3 majority of a quorum of 2,500 Regular ASQ members).</span><br /><span style="color: #444444;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<em><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Objectives</span></em><o:p></o:p></div>
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<em><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The objectives of the Society shall be advancement of the theory and practice of Quality and the allied arts and sciences and maintenance of high professional standing among its members. The Society shall have the following purposes:</span></em><o:p></o:p></div>
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1.<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 7pt;"> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><em><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">(1) To create, promote, and stimulate interest in the advancement and diffusion of knowledge of the art and science of Quality and its application.</span></em><o:p></o:p></div>
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2.<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 7pt;"> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><em><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">(2) To promote unity, effectiveness of effort, and ethical professional conduct among those who are devoting themselves to the theory and practice of Quality or the allied arts and sciences.</span></em><o:p></o:p></div>
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3.<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 7pt;"> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><em><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">(3) To provide, through necessary and convenient facilities, for the holding of conferences, conventions, and other meetings of its members for the exchange of ideas and experiences in the development, application, and use of Quality principles and the allied arts and sciences.</span></em><o:p></o:p></div>
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4.<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 7pt;"> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><em><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">(4) To publish and distribute books, pamphlets, periodicals, literature, and other printed matter devoted to the theory and practice of Quality and the allied arts and sciences.</span></em><o:p></o:p></div>
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5.<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 7pt;"> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><em><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">(5) To make available to journals, newspapers, and other channels of public information reliable communications and other information concerning Quality and the allied arts and sciences.</span></em><o:p></o:p></div>
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6.<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 7pt;"> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><em><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">(6) To engage in any other activities which are not or shall not be inconsistent with, contrary to, or prohibited by law, necessary and convenient for the purpose of performing, carrying out, promoting, or accomplishing the Society objectives.</span></em><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">What is especially important to understand, appreciate, and extend gratitude for, is the fact that from 2013-2017, ASQ has reported Certifications income as <strong>Related Exempt Function Revenue</strong>. This designation is important because it demonstrated (and IRS accepted) that Certification revenues were consistent with ASQ's core purposes as a tax exempt membership association.<br /><br />As a legend for Business Codes:<br />541800: Advertising and Related Services (Unrelated Business Income)<br />611600: Other School and Instruction (Related Exempt Function Revenue)<br /><strong>900099: Exempt Activity (Related Exempt Function Revenue)</strong><br /> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #6c757d; font-size: 12pt;">IRS 990 Revenue Summary</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>CODE</strong><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>REVENUE</strong><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>2013</strong><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>2015</strong><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>2016</strong><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>2017</strong><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>TRAINING</strong><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">611600<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Related</strong><b><br /><strong>Exempt</strong></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">12.6M<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">13.8M<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">13,0M<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">12.3M<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>MEMBERSHIP</strong><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Related</strong><b><br /><strong>Exempt</strong></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">11.1M<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">11.3M<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">11.6M<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">11.2M<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong><span style="background-color: #f1c40f;">CERTIFICATION</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: #f1c40f;">900099</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong><span style="background-color: #f1c40f;">Related</span></strong><b><br /><strong><span style="background-color: #f1c40f;">Exempt</span></strong></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: #f1c40f;">5.7M</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: #f1c40f;">6.1M</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: #f1c40f;">5.8M</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: #f1c40f;">6.0M</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>ROYALTIES</strong><b><br /><strong>LICENSING</strong></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">900099<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Related</strong><b><br /><strong>Exempt</strong></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">1.7M<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">1.8M<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">2.4M<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">4.3M<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>ADVERTISING</strong><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">541800<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Unrelated<br />Business<br />Activity<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">0.8M<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">0.8M<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">0.9M<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">0.7M</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Daniel Zrymiakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00272768763566579086noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539211785684129093.post-37526525670808847682018-02-09T13:46:00.003-08:002018-02-09T13:46:43.611-08:00ASQ Transformation and Member Units<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Under the current terms, ASQ Member Units are not required to surrender their privileges while they are viable and operate in Good Standing, as defined and affirmed by ASQ Finance and ASQ Community Development.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">ASQ's pertinent current references specify how its Member Units are connected to the Society. Every ASQ Member Unit represents a distinct Interested Party, Relationships between the Society and its individual Member Units are validated and reinforced by documented and signed agreements directly with the ASQ Chair. For Member Units which maintain Good Standing, the applicable Section Operating Agreement or Division Management Agreements remain in force in perpetuity without termination.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">1. Origination, per the ASQ Bylaws</strong><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">ASQ Bylaws 11/07/14 Board Modified</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><a class="embedly-content" data-url="http://rube.asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do/pdf/asq-bylaws-board-modified-2014_11_07.pdf" href="https://secure.asq.org/perl/msg.pl?prvurl=http://rube.asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do/pdf/asq-bylaws-board-modified-2014_11_07.pdf" rel="noopener" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0e62c1; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" target="_blank">https://secure.asq.org/perl/msg.pl?prvurl=http://rube.asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do/pdf/asq-bylaws-board-modified-2014_11_07.pdf</a><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">4.1 Requirements:</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Any group that shares the objectives of the Society may apply for recognition by ASQ as a Member Unit. Member Unit communities shall encompass interested parties representing geographic locations and technical functions or business sectors as specified in the Policies.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">4.2 Dissolution</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Any Member Unit that fails to maintain good standing may be required by the Board of Directors to surrender its privileges</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">2. Good Standing</strong><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Good Standing represents the fulfillment of multiple governance and reporting practices performed by the Member Unit in accordance with the schedule and protocol defined by ASQ Finance and ASQ Community Development.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><a href="http://asq.org/member-leader-community/key-tasks/par-good-standing" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0e62c1; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">http://asq.org/member-leader-community/key-tasks/par-good-standing</a><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br />
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">"Every member unit within the ASQ organization has an agreement describing requirements for operating and maintaining it in good standing. Operating agreements are applicable to all members involved in the leadership and operation of an ASQ member unit.</em></div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Member units include sections, divisions, forums, interest groups, and local member communities (LMC) globally. Standard agreements exist for sections and divisions with other member unit types being customized to their individual formation and operation."</em><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">3. Division and Section Agreements</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />These agreements between the Society (as authorized by the ASQ Chair) and the Member Unit represent the ongoing mutual commitment to ASQ's bylaws, policies, procedures, and shared objectives.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><a class="embedly-content" data-url="http://rube.asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do/pdf/s-01-00-appendix-a.pdf" href="https://secure.asq.org/perl/msg.pl?prvurl=http://rube.asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do/pdf/s-01-00-appendix-a.pdf" rel="noopener" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0e62c1;" target="_blank">https://secure.asq.org/perl/msg.pl?prvurl=http://rube.asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do/pdf/s-01-00-appendix-a.pdf</a></div>
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<a class="embedly-content" data-url="https://asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do-it/pnp-div" href="https://asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do-it/pnp-div" rel="noopener" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0e62c1;" target="_blank">Division Management Agreements | ASQ</a></div>
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The agreements between the Society and its Member Units have an effective date, but no termination date. There is no sunset clause, nor can any party optionally withdraw or waive portions of ASQ's bylaws or policies.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></div>
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Consequently, ASQ
cannot proceed in its intended direction, due to its own governance and
regulatory commitments. ASQ Bylaws have a very descriptive phrase, “required by the Board of Director to surrender its privileges”. This "Member Unit Surrender" currently pertains only to dissolved Member Units, but is actually a core prerequisite of the proposed 2018 ASQ Transformation. </div>
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The ASQ Leadership and BoD are attempting to convince, persuade, and pressure viable and compliant Sections and Divisions to surrender their privileges and assets to ASQ HQ in order to fund and enable:</div>
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<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal">Purchases new technology<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Hiring additional staff at ASQ HQ<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Increases to the investment capital for investments in marketable securities</li>
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Where applicable, Section Operating Agreements and Division
Management Agreements exist between Member Unit leadership team and the ASQ
Chair. ASQ did not set up its Member Unit agreements to be terminated or even require
renewals. The agreements also do not specifically name SAC, TCC, or the Board of Directors as intermediaries who can renegotiate such agreements on behalf of either the ASQ Chair or the Member Unit leadership.</div>
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If
ASQ’s BoD votes to migrate from the current Member Unit model,
they are doing so in contravention of the spirit and intent of ASQ's existing bylaws, policies, and signed agreements between ASQ and the individual Member Units. They are
also doing this without the consent of Member Units, which ASQ’s own bylaws have
acknowledged as Interested Parties.<o:p></o:p></div>
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With
respect to the other identified risks (brand confusion, contract liabilities,
private benefits), those are open deficiencies which should be immediately
addressed, separately from the financial transfers. </div>
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Daniel Zrymiakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00272768763566579086noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539211785684129093.post-47230276325707201012018-01-21T11:02:00.005-08:002018-01-21T11:02:57.980-08:005 Principles of ASQ Transformation<div class="MsoNormal">
As an individual ASQ member, I have prepared my own position
statement, along with the sources from which these positions are based. I
encourage all ASQ member leaders to prepare themselves for informed and
constructive interactions and to work in the best interests of ASQ and the
Quality profession.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If any of ASQ’s proposed transformation initiatives diminish
or are in violation of these 5 Principles, I will communicate my concerns to
the appropriate forums and contact people, and I encourage all individual
member leaders to do the same.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">5 Principles of
Transformation for ASQ<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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In the absence of specific details about the proposed
Transformation initiatives, I can neither endorse nor oppose anything. I
will evaluate any recommendation based on the extent to which the following 5
principles are enhanced or fulfilled:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Quality First<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Open For Business<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Transparency and
Disclosure<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Internal Consistency<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Due Process <o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2;"><b><u>Quality First:</u></b> Ideally, ASQ looks for
Quality options and expertise as the first option for business success.<o:p></o:p></li>
</ol>
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<ol start="1" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="a">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo3;">Pursuit of Quality
drives and directs other capabilities (i.e. accounting, project management,
technology).<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo3;">Quality is promoted
externally by its unwavering adoption internally within ASQ.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo3;">Products and services
offered and provided by ASQ meet expected acceptance criteria and service
levels without compromise.<o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3;"><b><u>Open for Business:</u></b> Ideally, ASQ is open
for business in all markets in which it is active. This means:<o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo3;">Offering Customer Care
and access to live agents during all business hours within each market,
particularly N. American time zones (Atlantic, Eastern, Central,
Mountain, Pacific) instead of just Eastern and Central time zones.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo3;">Offering products and
services in more primary languages of key markets (add French, Indian,
Arabic, Chinese, Tagalog, German, etc.)<o:p></o:p></li>
</ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3;"><b><u>Transparency and
Disclosure:</u></b>
As a 501( c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit society, prior to enacting or
deploying any ASQ Transformation activities directly affecting sections,
divisions, member units, or members in general, ASQ leadership must
disclose the nature of the changes, the expected impacts, and the
justifications for such changes. <o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo3;">When changes represent
a reduction of perceived benefits or member value, ASQ must gain the
explicit consent of its membership to Opt In to changes<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo3;">Changes to financial
stewardship of ASQ assets must also be disclosed to the membership.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo3;">Any transformation must
safeguard against conflict of interest, and no individual or organization
may disproportionately benefit from ASQ’s activities, assets, or
earnings.<o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3;"><b><u>Internal Consistency:</u></b> This is the principle
that where reasonable, members and member units should have similar
experiences and opportunities for member benefits. No group should
have disproportionate influence or representation, and policies applied
for one group or purpose should be sufficiently portable to be used within
other parts of ASQ.<o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3;"><b><u>Due Process:</u></b> Any transformation
activities must follow the most current version of bylaws and governing
policies currently posted on the ASQ website<o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo3;">Transformations cannot
be made retroactively following a policy change (i.e. Allotments to
sections cannot be reduced from $18.25/member to $10.00/member
retroactively to 1990, forcing ASQ sections to return money to ASQ HQ).<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo3;">If a change is made to
the policies that would represent a material revision of section or
division operating agreements, those changes require review by and
consent of the membership, either directly or through the representative
member leaders. In cases of chartered member units (i.e. sections,
divisions) with existing operating agreements, ASQ cannot make policy
changes unilaterally, but must renegotiate these individual agreements
with the affected member units.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo3;">Assets that were
acquired over time by member units through a combination of member unit
allotments, the voluntary service of ASQ member leaders and members, and
in-kind donations (i.e meeting rooms provided without cost to ASQ) may be
ASQ assets, but are for the use and stewardship of member units.
These assets cannot be redirected toward ASQ operational or capital
expenditures without the consent of the ASQ membership for those affected
member units.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo3;">Transformation of ASQ
member units must follow the current ASQ policies (refer to the summary
below).<o:p></o:p></li>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">Summary of Current ASQ
Bylaws and Policies pertaining to ASQ Transformation<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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Based on my individual review of ASQ’s governing documents,
I am sharing those section which I believe are pertinent and relevant to offer
guidance to any proposed changes arising from the ASQ Transformation.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>BYLAWS<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<a href="http://rube.asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do/pdf/asq-bylaws-board-modified-2014_11_07.pdf">http://rube.asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do/pdf/asq-bylaws-board-modified-2014_11_07.pdf</a>
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2.1.4, 2.3.5, 3.4.4, 3.5.2, 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.5.5, 9.1.2,
9.3.3,<o:p></o:p></div>
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SECTION<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://rube.asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do/pdf/s2.pdf">http://rube.asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do/pdf/s2.pdf</a>
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<b>S 02.00 Revision A – 03/01/13 Section Maintenance<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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4.8.3, 4.9.3, 4.9.4<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://rube.asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do/pdf/s-04-00.pdf">http://rube.asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do/pdf/s-04-00.pdf</a>
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<b>S 04.00 Revision H – 11/03/16 Section Internal Controls
and Financial Reporting<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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3.3.4.1, 3.6, 3.6.1, 3.6.2, 3.2.6.4<o:p></o:p></div>
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DIVISION<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do-it/pnp-d">https://asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do-it/pnp-d</a>
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<b>D 01.00 Revision A – 4/27/06 Division – Operations and
Governance<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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4.5.3, 4.5.10,<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>D 04.00 Revision B – 05/05/01 Division Treasurer &
Auditing Committee Guidelines<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<a href="https://asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do-it/pnp-d">https://asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do-it/pnp-d</a>
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FINANCIAL<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>F 10.02 Revision M – 05/07/15 Membership Dues Allocation
to Member Units<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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3.1, 3.2.1, 3.4<o:p></o:p></div>
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GENERAL<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>G 42.00 Revision A – 5/02/1998 Joint Activities of
Society and Member Units<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Daniel Zrymiakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00272768763566579086noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539211785684129093.post-18385178273500339102018-01-16T18:30:00.000-08:002018-01-16T18:30:50.559-08:00ASQ Bylaw and Policies Concerning Transformation<br />
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There are clear reasons why ASQ has to move from the status
quo.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Declining membership<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Depleted reserves<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Difficulty of
controlling legal and financial risks<o:p></o:p></li>
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If ASQ is simply going to take upon itself
the burden of administering the finances for each of its member units, that will serve the membership and limit the risks of inappropriate
allocations.</div>
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If ASQ perceives member unit money to be its
operational capital and prevents the distribution back to the member
units, this is a risk, particularly if the member unit has surplus
funds beyond what it needs to operate for the next 1-2 years.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
ASQ HQ should demonstrate its
capability to meet reasonable service levels for basic regular transactions
before embarking on a major transformational activity that will cause even more
delays and disruptions. Transformations require a stable
baseline against which to evaluate and assess the positive or negative impacts
of applied changes. Some immediate concerns include:</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in;">
<br /></div>
<ol start="1" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><u>Finance: Individual
Member Allotments:</u>
How will individual member allotments be directed under the new
organizational structure? </li>
</ol>
<ol start="2" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><u>Governance: Elected and
Appointed Officers:</u>
How are decision-makers elected or appointed (and by whom) for these centralized bodies
(Regional Geographic Centers, Market Segments)? </li>
</ol>
<ol start="3" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><u>Operations: Member Unit
Programs and Events:</u>
How will these transformation changes improve the planning and performance
of existing programs and events, and the approval and adoption of new
programs and events offered by sections and divisions? </li>
</ol>
<ol start="4" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><u>Corrective Action:
Issues Resolution:</u>
How will issues or disputes be resolved between member units and central
authorities? </li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<ol start="5" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><u>Transparency: Meeting
minutes and business/financial reports:</u> What are the expected requirements for reporting and
disclosure of ASQ member units and their central governing bodies, and how
will these be reinforced?<o:p></o:p></li>
</ol>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The
new ASQ organizational structure proposed for the transformation cannot be realized unless
ASQ is prepared to do one of two courses of action. Either: </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<ul>
<li>ASQ and the BoD have to dissolve all member units and reform them in a new
configuration, or </li>
<li>ASQ HQ is required to secure explicit agreements 1 by 1 with every
single division and section, and come up with workable and palatable financial
expectations and reporting commitments.</li>
</ul>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The applicable policy, <b>G42 Joint Activity of
Society and Member Units</b>, has not been updated since 1998. Even if it
is not directly applicable to internal organizational transformation
activities, it offers a documented precedent demonstrating the proper levels of
diligence, fiscal restrictions, and reporting to membership needed between ASQ
and its Member Units when pursuing a joint initiative.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<u>Summary
of pertinent ASQ governing documents and clauses affecting and affected by
Transformation</u><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><u>BYLAWS</u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__rube.asq.org_about-2Dasq_how-2Dwe-2Ddo_pdf_asq-2Dbylaws-2Dboard-2Dmodified-2D2014-5F11-5F07.pdf&d=DwMFaQ&c=eIGjsITfXP_y-DLLX0uEHXJvU8nOHrUK8IrwNKOtkVU&r=mjtX8_UHD0g0VqguWHCXTzvU6QO6H7Bmbpv8sD1JiDk&m=Uq9TsKziXDN7NZyIfoladFw9nM9zZyVQtZ6NGVkgCyM&s=USJ3Ytr0bqZR1mNMe3k7JGnbtgDyJmZ2EOMZK1tXcyg&e=" target="_blank">http://rube.asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do/pdf/asq-bylaws-board-modified-2014_11_07.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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2.1.4,
2.3.5, 3.4.4, 3.5.2, 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.5.5, 9.1.2, 9.3.3, <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><u>SECTION</u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__rube.asq.org_about-2Dasq_how-2Dwe-2Ddo_pdf_s2.pdf&d=DwMFaQ&c=eIGjsITfXP_y-DLLX0uEHXJvU8nOHrUK8IrwNKOtkVU&r=mjtX8_UHD0g0VqguWHCXTzvU6QO6H7Bmbpv8sD1JiDk&m=Uq9TsKziXDN7NZyIfoladFw9nM9zZyVQtZ6NGVkgCyM&s=fbSk9jFPahS6iVcJK2t_d0yvvzTxv1Fu6dPMzfQ6_A4&e=" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: normal;">http://rube.asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do/pdf/s2.pdf</span></a></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>S
02.00 Revision A – 03/01/13 Section Maintenance<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
4.8.3,
4.9.3, 4.9.4<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__rube.asq.org_about-2Dasq_how-2Dwe-2Ddo_pdf_s-2D04-2D00.pdf&d=DwMFaQ&c=eIGjsITfXP_y-DLLX0uEHXJvU8nOHrUK8IrwNKOtkVU&r=mjtX8_UHD0g0VqguWHCXTzvU6QO6H7Bmbpv8sD1JiDk&m=Uq9TsKziXDN7NZyIfoladFw9nM9zZyVQtZ6NGVkgCyM&s=QsOrL7cHtR4BWMfvjg0LFAZbhkvZ_93OCiMTimmUkOE&e=" target="_blank">http://rube.asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do/pdf/s-04-00.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>S
04.00 Revision H – 11/03/16 Section Internal Controls and Financial Reporting<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
3.3.4.1,
3.6, 3.6.1, 3.6.2, 3.2.6.4<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><u>DIVISION</u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__asq.org_about-2Dasq_how-2Dwe-2Ddo-2Dit_pnp-2Dd&d=DwMFaQ&c=eIGjsITfXP_y-DLLX0uEHXJvU8nOHrUK8IrwNKOtkVU&r=mjtX8_UHD0g0VqguWHCXTzvU6QO6H7Bmbpv8sD1JiDk&m=Uq9TsKziXDN7NZyIfoladFw9nM9zZyVQtZ6NGVkgCyM&s=8fLFbTXUaEk45lhwW1LSFzb5-x2Cm_3zhyMVoFR3K1k&e=" target="_blank">https://asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do-it/pnp-d</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>D
01.00 Revision A – 4/27/06 Division – Operations and Governance<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
4.5.3,
4.5.10, <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>D
04.00 Revision B – 05/05/01 Division Treasurer & Auditing Committee
Guidelines<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__asq.org_about-2Dasq_how-2Dwe-2Ddo-2Dit_pnp-2Dd&d=DwMFaQ&c=eIGjsITfXP_y-DLLX0uEHXJvU8nOHrUK8IrwNKOtkVU&r=mjtX8_UHD0g0VqguWHCXTzvU6QO6H7Bmbpv8sD1JiDk&m=Uq9TsKziXDN7NZyIfoladFw9nM9zZyVQtZ6NGVkgCyM&s=8fLFbTXUaEk45lhwW1LSFzb5-x2Cm_3zhyMVoFR3K1k&e=" target="_blank">https://asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do-it/pnp-d</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
4.2.1.1<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><u>FINANCIAL</u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>F
10.02 Revision M – 05/07/15 Membership Dues Allocation to Member Units<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__rube.asq.org_about-2Dasq_how-2Dwe-2Ddo_pdf_f-2D10-2D02.pdf&d=DwMFaQ&c=eIGjsITfXP_y-DLLX0uEHXJvU8nOHrUK8IrwNKOtkVU&r=mjtX8_UHD0g0VqguWHCXTzvU6QO6H7Bmbpv8sD1JiDk&m=Uq9TsKziXDN7NZyIfoladFw9nM9zZyVQtZ6NGVkgCyM&s=23ICzFZxcYEms4I6mFPJW4pi5b0-eMdfY2-J42g6YmI&e=" target="_blank">http://rube.asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do/pdf/f-10-02.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
3.1,
3.2.1, 3.4<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><u>GENERAL</u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>G
42.00 Revision A – 5/02/1998 Joint Activities of Society and Member Units<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__rube.asq.org_about-2Dasq_how-2Dwe-2Ddo_pdf_g-2D42-2D00.pdf&d=DwMFaQ&c=eIGjsITfXP_y-DLLX0uEHXJvU8nOHrUK8IrwNKOtkVU&r=mjtX8_UHD0g0VqguWHCXTzvU6QO6H7Bmbpv8sD1JiDk&m=Uq9TsKziXDN7NZyIfoladFw9nM9zZyVQtZ6NGVkgCyM&s=u0sUSgH34X3InA0Xl_twQwFRj5_xaYamtU2n9FIXJWg&e=" target="_blank">http://rube.asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do/pdf/g-42-00.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
4.3.1,
4.3.2, 4.9.1, 4.9.2, 4.10<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><u>Overall
summary and takeaways</u><o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Transformation
aspires, among other things, to move the treasurer function from individual ASQ
member units to connected centralized entities:<br />
Based on current Transformation Proposals:<o:p></o:p></div>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l8 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Geographic Community
Regional Centers (controlling Member Units: Sections, Sub-Sections,
Student Branches)<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l8 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Market Segments
(Controlling Member Units: Divisions, Technical Committees)<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal">
However
this transformation conflicts with current clauses and provisions of ASQ bylaws
and policies. Certain facts emerge:<o:p></o:p></div>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Member units reflect the
organizational entities which ASQ members choose to affiliate and support
with membership, voluntary involvement, in-kind donations, and their own
personal reputations.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Financial assets within
the ASQ member units are Society property, and no individual member can
make a claim on these assets. When the Member Units are dissolved,
funds or assets remain with the Society.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Member Unit dues are
collected by the society and disbursed to the member unit.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Unless Member Units are
dissolved, the assets remain within their financial stewardship, and ASQ
is required to continue with monthly allotments based on the membership
levels.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Since Transformation
jointly involves the Society and Member Units, explicit financial
arrangements must be determined and agreed in advance by all affected <o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><u>Sections<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Sections receive
allotments and are required to maintain and make available the section
operating budget to members and ASQ.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Unless the section is
dissolved, ASQ Financial Management can only have view access, or hold the
funds until transfer to a new set of sectional leaders.<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><u>Divisions<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Divisions receive
allotments, less any fees owed to the Society<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Only when the division
is dissolved are the funds returned to the Society. Otherwise the
Division receives the allotments on a monthly basis.<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><u>Finance<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo5; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Member Units receive
allocations per member according to ASQ policy F10.02. This can be
changed by vote of BoD. <o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
<ul type="disc">
<ul type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo6; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 1.0in;">$18.25: Sections<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo6; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 1.0in;">$9.00: Divisions and
Forums<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo6; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 1.0in;">$1.25: Section Affairs
and Technical Communities Councils (SAC/TCC)<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><u>General<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo7; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Transformation activities
could be governed using Joint Activities of Society and Member Units <o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
<ul type="disc">
<ul type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo8; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 1.0in;">Fiscal arrangements
(allocation of expenses, distribution of revenues, etc.) must be fixed n
writing in advance, and discharged as agreed by the sponsoring groups.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo8; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 1.0in;">Financial reports must
be communicated to members and must include income, expenses, income,
assets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, liabilities.<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo9; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">If the joint activity
requires a variance to the Society budget, the Office of the President’s
approval is required.<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
<div class="m7207643911711939470m-6765602518662777112msolistparagraph">
<b>Summary
by section</b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><u>BYLAWS</u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__rube.asq.org_about-2Dasq_how-2Dwe-2Ddo_pdf_asq-2Dbylaws-2Dboard-2Dmodified-2D2014-5F11-5F07.pdf&d=DwMFaQ&c=eIGjsITfXP_y-DLLX0uEHXJvU8nOHrUK8IrwNKOtkVU&r=mjtX8_UHD0g0VqguWHCXTzvU6QO6H7Bmbpv8sD1JiDk&m=Uq9TsKziXDN7NZyIfoladFw9nM9zZyVQtZ6NGVkgCyM&s=USJ3Ytr0bqZR1mNMe3k7JGnbtgDyJmZ2EOMZK1tXcyg&e=" target="_blank">http://rube.asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do/pdf/asq-bylaws-board-modified-2014_11_07.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
2.1.4.
Groups of members may apply for recognition as Member Units of the society as
specified in the Policies.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
2.3.5
Members, voting and nonvoting, may not make any claims against, or have any
rights or interests in, Society property.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
3.4.4
No part of ASQ’s net earnings or assets shall accrue to the benefit of any
private individual or other person having a personal and private interest in
ASQ’s activities.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
3.5.2
Financial reporting for the activities of all Member Units … rolled-up into a
consolidated financial statement for the Society as a whole.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
4.5.2
Any Member Unit dues are collected with Society dues, then disbursed to the
Member Unit.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
4.5.5
When a Member Unit is dissolved, any funds or assets remaining after discharge
of all debts and obligation shall remain with the society.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
9.1.2
Bylaws may be amended with a vote of at least three-quarters of the members
present.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
9.3.3
Amendments approved by the BoD shall be effective as determined by the BoD, and
included in subsequent publications of the Bylaws.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><u>SECTION</u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__rube.asq.org_about-2Dasq_how-2Dwe-2Ddo_pdf_s2.pdf&d=DwMFaQ&c=eIGjsITfXP_y-DLLX0uEHXJvU8nOHrUK8IrwNKOtkVU&r=mjtX8_UHD0g0VqguWHCXTzvU6QO6H7Bmbpv8sD1JiDk&m=Uq9TsKziXDN7NZyIfoladFw9nM9zZyVQtZ6NGVkgCyM&s=fbSk9jFPahS6iVcJK2t_d0yvvzTxv1Fu6dPMzfQ6_A4&e=" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: normal;">http://rube.asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do/pdf/s2.pdf</span></a></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><u>S
02.00 Revision A – 03/01/13 Section Maintenance<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background: yellow;">4.8.3 A portion of the annual membership dues paid to
the Society by members affiliated with the section will be allocated and paid
to the section for use as approved by the Leadership Committee, subject to
section and Society governing policies.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
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<span style="background: yellow;">4.9.3 The section will create an operating budget in
conjunction with its preparation of the annual business plan. The section will
make the section operating budget available to all members in the same
manner in which it makes the annual business plan available to members. The
operating budget will serve as a planning document defining projected section
expenses and revenues for the upcoming year.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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4.9.4
The section will create an annual report that includes information regarding
the section's membership numbers, financial performance, and progress toward
annual goals as specified in the annual business plan. The annual report will
contain membership numbers, including at a minimum, the total number of section
members at the beginning and at the end of each fiscal year<span style="background: yellow;">. Financial performance items detailed in the annual
report will minimally include total revenue and expenses of this section for
each fiscal year. The annual report will be provided to the Society upon the
Society's request. The section will make such annual report (or a summary)
available to all members in the same manner in which it makes the annual
business plan available to members.</span> The report need not be lengthy or
exhaustive.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__rube.asq.org_about-2Dasq_how-2Dwe-2Ddo_pdf_s-2D04-2D00.pdf&d=DwMFaQ&c=eIGjsITfXP_y-DLLX0uEHXJvU8nOHrUK8IrwNKOtkVU&r=mjtX8_UHD0g0VqguWHCXTzvU6QO6H7Bmbpv8sD1JiDk&m=Uq9TsKziXDN7NZyIfoladFw9nM9zZyVQtZ6NGVkgCyM&s=QsOrL7cHtR4BWMfvjg0LFAZbhkvZ_93OCiMTimmUkOE&e=" target="_blank">http://rube.asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do/pdf/s-04-00.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>S
04.00 Revision H – 11/03/16 Section Internal Controls and Financial Reporting<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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<span style="background: yellow;">3.3.4.1 ASQ HQ collects annual dues from the members
directly for the sections and remits monthly to each section treasurer for dues
received during the previous month.</span> Membership numbers and dues
allotment totals are provided to the section on a monthly basis to those
volunteers designated with access to the database. <span style="background: yellow;">The section treasurer maintains the record of allotments received from
dues.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: yellow;">3.6 The section shall provide access to all bank
accounts and monetary instruments to ASQ Financial Management in the following
manner;</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: yellow;">3.6.1 For all sections ASQ Financial Management
should have view access to these accounts</span>. The purpose of this would be
to cross check balances and reconcile reporting differences.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: yellow;">3.6.2 ASQ Financial Management representative shall
be added as a signatory to all accounts</span> if any of the following occur:<o:p></o:p></div>
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3.6.2.1
The Section is unable to identify to ASQ its Section Chair and Section
Treasurer within 30 days after the start of their annual term; <o:p></o:p></div>
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3.6.2.2
The Section is unable to submit its annual Financial Report within 90 days of
its due date; OR<o:p></o:p></div>
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3.6.2.3
The Section is unable to submit its Quarterly Financial Report within 90 days
of its due date for two consecutive quarters.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: yellow;">3.6.2.4 The access to the account in this manner
shall only be used in the following manners;</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: yellow;">3.6.2.4.1 ASQ Financial
Management to transfer ownership and access to a new set of sectional leaders.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: yellow;">3.6.2.4.2 Access to Society
funds in the event of a dissolved section.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: yellow;">3.6.2.4.3 Access for
reporting needs.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>DIVISION</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__asq.org_about-2Dasq_how-2Dwe-2Ddo-2Dit_pnp-2Dd&d=DwMFaQ&c=eIGjsITfXP_y-DLLX0uEHXJvU8nOHrUK8IrwNKOtkVU&r=mjtX8_UHD0g0VqguWHCXTzvU6QO6H7Bmbpv8sD1JiDk&m=Uq9TsKziXDN7NZyIfoladFw9nM9zZyVQtZ6NGVkgCyM&s=8fLFbTXUaEk45lhwW1LSFzb5-x2Cm_3zhyMVoFR3K1k&e=" target="_blank">https://asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do-it/pnp-d</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>D
01.00 Revision A – 4/27/06 Division – Operations and Governance<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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4.5
Fiscal requirements<o:p></o:p></div>
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4.5.1
Division fiscal years will coincide with those of the Society.<o:p></o:p></div>
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4.5.2
Each Division will charge member dues as specified in Society policies and
procedures. Changes to Division dues will be made in accordance with Society
policies and procedures.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: yellow;">4.5.3 Division dues may be collected with Society
dues and then disbursed to the Divisions. The Society will assess applicable
fees for each collection as specified in applicable Society policies and
procedures.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: yellow;">4.5.10 When a Division is dissolved, the dissolution
will be in accordance with Society policies and procedures, and any funds or
assets remaining after discharge of all debts and obligations will remain with
and be transferred within the Society as determined by the Board of Directors.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>D
04.00 Revision B – 05/05/01 Division Treasurer & Auditing Committee
Guidelines<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__asq.org_about-2Dasq_how-2Dwe-2Ddo-2Dit_pnp-2Dd&d=DwMFaQ&c=eIGjsITfXP_y-DLLX0uEHXJvU8nOHrUK8IrwNKOtkVU&r=mjtX8_UHD0g0VqguWHCXTzvU6QO6H7Bmbpv8sD1JiDk&m=Uq9TsKziXDN7NZyIfoladFw9nM9zZyVQtZ6NGVkgCyM&s=8fLFbTXUaEk45lhwW1LSFzb5-x2Cm_3zhyMVoFR3K1k&e=" target="_blank">https://asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do-it/pnp-d</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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4.2
The division should maintain a sound financial management system that utilizes
the following guidelines:<o:p></o:p></div>
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4.2.1
Receipts and collections<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: yellow;">4.2.1.1 Headquarters collects annual dues from the
members directly for the division and remits monthly to each division treasurer
for dues received during the previous month.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>FINANCIAL</u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>F
10.02 Revision M – 05/07/15 Membership Dues Allocation to Member Units<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__rube.asq.org_about-2Dasq_how-2Dwe-2Ddo_pdf_f-2D10-2D02.pdf&d=DwMFaQ&c=eIGjsITfXP_y-DLLX0uEHXJvU8nOHrUK8IrwNKOtkVU&r=mjtX8_UHD0g0VqguWHCXTzvU6QO6H7Bmbpv8sD1JiDk&m=Uq9TsKziXDN7NZyIfoladFw9nM9zZyVQtZ6NGVkgCyM&s=23ICzFZxcYEms4I6mFPJW4pi5b0-eMdfY2-J42g6YmI&e=" target="_blank">http://rube.asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do/pdf/f-10-02.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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3.1
Allocation of Dues<o:p></o:p></div>
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3.1.1
Base allocation per paid member (excluding students) from annual established
dues rate:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Member
Community Use Amount<o:p></o:p></div>
</td>
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</td>
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Section:
Section Operations <o:p></o:p></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 78.55pt;" valign="top" width="105">
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<b>$18.25</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Section
Affairs Council: SAC Fund (travel and special projects) <o:p></o:p></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 78.55pt;" valign="top" width="105">
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<b>$
1.25</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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</tr>
<tr>
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Division:
Division Operations<b> </b><o:p></o:p></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 78.55pt;" valign="top" width="105">
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<b>$
9.00</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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</tr>
<tr>
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Technical
Communities Council: TCC Fund (travel and special projects) <o:p></o:p></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 78.55pt;" valign="top" width="105">
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<b>$
1.25</b><o:p></o:p></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
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Forums:
Forum Operations <o:p></o:p></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 78.55pt;" valign="top" width="105">
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<b>$
9.00</b><o:p></o:p></div>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
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3.2
Change of Base Dues Allocations<o:p></o:p></div>
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3.2.1
<span style="background: yellow;">Requests for changes to the base dues
allocation amounts can be made to the BOD as part of the Society’s annual dues
review in accordance with policy F 10.00</span>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>GENERAL</u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>G
42.00 Revision A – 5/02/1998 Joint Activities of Society and Member Units<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__rube.asq.org_about-2Dasq_how-2Dwe-2Ddo_pdf_g-2D42-2D00.pdf&d=DwMFaQ&c=eIGjsITfXP_y-DLLX0uEHXJvU8nOHrUK8IrwNKOtkVU&r=mjtX8_UHD0g0VqguWHCXTzvU6QO6H7Bmbpv8sD1JiDk&m=Uq9TsKziXDN7NZyIfoladFw9nM9zZyVQtZ6NGVkgCyM&s=u0sUSgH34X3InA0Xl_twQwFRj5_xaYamtU2n9FIXJWg&e=" target="_blank">http://rube.asq.org/about-asq/how-we-do/pdf/g-42-00.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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4.3
Society joint activities must comply with fiscal restrictions described below:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: yellow;">4.3.1 Allocation of expenses, distribution of excess
revenues, and responsibility for deficits will be fixed in writing in advance
of the joint program and will be discharged exactly as agreed by the sponsoring
groups.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: yellow;">4.3.2 Joint programs will be closed with a fiscal
report to the members. The financial report must be certified by the Auditing
Committees of the sponsoring groups and must include:</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background: yellow;">4.3.2.1 An income and expense summary</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background: yellow;">4.3.2.2 Summary of any payments or income received
made in advance</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background: yellow;">4.3.2.3 Accounts receivable</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background: yellow;">4.3.2.4 Current assets</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background: yellow;">4.3.2.5 Accounts payable</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: yellow;">4.3.2.6 Current liabilities and balance sheet</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: yellow;">4.3.3 Agreements will be completely discharged by the
end of the Society fiscal year wherever possible.</span> If it cannot be
completed for the end of the fiscal year, a special auditing committee for the
joint program will be formed to audit the end financial report and will be
composed of one member of each sponsoring group. The committee will review the
end financial report.<o:p></o:p></div>
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4.9
The Community Care manager will review:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: yellow;">4.9.1 Joint activity plans for compliance with
requirements specified in the Society Bylaws, policies and procedures, and
appropriate division and section bylaws within 10 business days.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: yellow;">4.9.2 MOUs for compliance with legal restrictions
regarding the Society’s 501(c)(3) status and fit to basic model MOUs. Any MOUs
that exceed the basic model may be submitted to legal counsel for review.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: yellow;">4.10 If participation in a joint activity requires a variance
to the Society budget, Office of the President approval is required.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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</div>
Daniel Zrymiakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00272768763566579086noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539211785684129093.post-37786538525716530592018-01-07T13:54:00.004-08:002018-01-07T13:54:41.837-08:00Require ASQ Certifications for Continuous Improvement RoleI read with interest a recent posting by ASQ for hiring an internal role: <b><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/559991016/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_feed%3BhOmKYvq%2FSjuNWmE0E7lzpA%3D%3D&licu=urn%3Ali%3Acontrol%3Ad_flagship3_feed-object" target="_blank">Senior Continuous Improvement Analyst.</a></b><br />
<br />
<br />
The summary of the role includes the following description, which appears to align with the typical capabilities and credentials expected of a person in possession of an ASQ certification.<br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: yellow; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7); font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Hiragino Kaku Gothic Pro", Meiryo, "Hiragino Sans GB W3", "Noto Naskh Arabic", "Droid Arabic Naskh", "Geeza Pro", "Simplified Arabic", "Noto Sans Thai", Thonburi, Dokchampa, "Droid Sans Thai", "Droid Sans Fallback", -apple-system, ".SFNSDisplay-Regular", "Heiti SC", "Microsoft Yahei", "Segoe UI"; font-size: 15px;"> identifying and implementing process efficiencies</span><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7); font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Hiragino Kaku Gothic Pro", Meiryo, "Hiragino Sans GB W3", "Noto Naskh Arabic", "Droid Arabic Naskh", "Geeza Pro", "Simplified Arabic", "Noto Sans Thai", Thonburi, Dokchampa, "Droid Sans Thai", "Droid Sans Fallback", -apple-system, ".SFNSDisplay-Regular", "Heiti SC", "Microsoft Yahei", "Segoe UI"; font-size: 15px;">, establishing a company-wide standard for </span><span style="background-color: yellow; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7); font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Hiragino Kaku Gothic Pro", Meiryo, "Hiragino Sans GB W3", "Noto Naskh Arabic", "Droid Arabic Naskh", "Geeza Pro", "Simplified Arabic", "Noto Sans Thai", Thonburi, Dokchampa, "Droid Sans Thai", "Droid Sans Fallback", -apple-system, ".SFNSDisplay-Regular", "Heiti SC", "Microsoft Yahei", "Segoe UI"; font-size: 15px;">continuous improvement, completing in-depth data analysis</span><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7); font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Hiragino Kaku Gothic Pro", Meiryo, "Hiragino Sans GB W3", "Noto Naskh Arabic", "Droid Arabic Naskh", "Geeza Pro", "Simplified Arabic", "Noto Sans Thai", Thonburi, Dokchampa, "Droid Sans Thai", "Droid Sans Fallback", -apple-system, ".SFNSDisplay-Regular", "Heiti SC", "Microsoft Yahei", "Segoe UI"; font-size: 15px;"> to inform strategies and working closely with Human Resources to </span><span style="background-color: yellow; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7); font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Hiragino Kaku Gothic Pro", Meiryo, "Hiragino Sans GB W3", "Noto Naskh Arabic", "Droid Arabic Naskh", "Geeza Pro", "Simplified Arabic", "Noto Sans Thai", Thonburi, Dokchampa, "Droid Sans Thai", "Droid Sans Fallback", -apple-system, ".SFNSDisplay-Regular", "Heiti SC", "Microsoft Yahei", "Segoe UI"; font-size: 15px;">facilitate culture change management</span><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7); font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Hiragino Kaku Gothic Pro", Meiryo, "Hiragino Sans GB W3", "Noto Naskh Arabic", "Droid Arabic Naskh", "Geeza Pro", "Simplified Arabic", "Noto Sans Thai", Thonburi, Dokchampa, "Droid Sans Thai", "Droid Sans Fallback", -apple-system, ".SFNSDisplay-Regular", "Heiti SC", "Microsoft Yahei", "Segoe UI"; font-size: 15px;">. This position reports directly to the Executive Director of Strategy and Operational Excellence.</span><br />
<br />
However within this description, I was astonished to find that no ASQ certifications were required, and in fact ASQ preferred someone with project management certification.<br />
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<div style="background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7); font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Hiragino Kaku Gothic Pro", Meiryo, "Hiragino Sans GB W3", "Noto Naskh Arabic", "Droid Arabic Naskh", "Geeza Pro", "Simplified Arabic", "Noto Sans Thai", Thonburi, Dokchampa, "Droid Sans Thai", "Droid Sans Fallback", -apple-system, ".SFNSDisplay-Regular", "Heiti SC", "Microsoft Yahei", "Segoe UI"; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">A Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Organizational Development, or a relevant field. A </span><span style="background-color: yellow;">certification in project management is strongly preferred</span><span style="background-color: white;">.</span></div>
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At least 5 years of experience working with data analysis, project management, and/or continuous improvement.</div>
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For an Analyst role, I think that ASQ would be very well served by considering applicants who possess one of several pertinent <a href="https://asq.org/cert/catalog" target="_blank">ASQ Certifications</a>.</div>
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In the interest of ASQ and its membership, my professional and personal recommendation is that the minimum requirements for any Continual Improvement role sought by ASQ be modified to include:</div>
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- Certified Quality Improvement Associate</div>
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- Certified Quality Process Analyst</div>
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- Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt and/or Green Belt</div>
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This revision will demonstrate that ASQ prioritizes its own quality certifications, and reinforces to the ASQ membership that its credentials are valued and preferred to those of its direct competitors.</div>
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Daniel Zrymiakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00272768763566579086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539211785684129093.post-59565633681580052082017-09-03T18:26:00.002-07:002017-09-03T18:26:50.303-07:00Alternatives To Boring Meetings In Windowless RoomsAs I reflect on this beautiful Labor Day weekend, I contemplate how we can get the ideal balance in our lives to ensure the optimal mix of work, recreation, service, fulfillment, and wellness.<br />
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As I was cooking ribs and chicken breast on the barbecue last night, I found myself enjoying the fresh air of my backyard more profoundly than if I were confined to a restaurant, dependent on others. I actually find it invigorating and stimulating to select different approaches to preparing and marinating my meat dishes. For example, I have recently discovered that tenderizing my chicken in advance will greatly improve the texture of the meat, and also permit the lime-based marinade to more effectively infuse into the chicken. I like to think of this as my personal Design of Experiments laboratory.<br />
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If this summertime exhilaration could be captured and replicated throughout the year, life would indeed be delightful. It is in this context that I find myself wishing for alternatives to the typical indoor meeting.<br />
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A year ago, I was at the beautiful Hotel Irvine in Orange County, California, to attend ASQ member leader events. To the credit of ASQ Community Development, the reception was held outside in the patio, and we were given frequent breaks to enjoy the daylight. However, my question remains who ASQ has to conduct its sessions and meetings in windowless rooms, shutting out the light and exuberance of the day.<br />
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If we are looking to innovate ASQ and professional activities in general, I think that location and experience are very important things to consider. Since sunlight is a positive stimulant, this also improves the mood, tone, and temper of the event. One "win" for ASQ was to have the Awards Recognition Reception on Sunday in a conference foyer instead of a dark room requiring artificial light. <br />
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I realize that the weather does not always cooperate, so having outdoor events may not be amenable. However there are indoor locations which have skylights or natural light. Often these areas have opportune times to meet when they are not particularly crowded.<br />
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Option 1: Shopping Mall Food Courts<br />
Although stores will open mid-morning, many malls leave their public areas open to permit walking traffic. As food courts do not have portable tables, an early riser can have their pick from dozens or hundreds of seats.<br />
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Option 2: Historic buildings<br />
Depending on the community, there are architectural masterpieces that sit empty for all but special occasions. Even the lobbies of such places have abundant spaces and seating. An example in Vancouver is the Marine Building which was built in the Art Deco style of 1930 and is of such magnificent design as to have been included in the setting of several Hollywood feature films<br />
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Option 3: Public attractions<br />
I have attended work functions at natural parks, aquariums, and museums. In fact, the ASQ gala has been located at NASCAR and Harley-Davidson museums, which provides interesting visual and interactive experiences.<br />
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For the meetings themselves, I have found the most satisfaction from attending sessions with lots of participation, elicited contributions, and movement. Instead of setting up camp at a back table for the duration, ASQ meetings should be fluid with motion, interaction, and dynamic structure.<br />
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An ASQ meeting has to be an event, and it has to justify being prioritized over work, family, and other pursuits. A desire within each attendee must be created. If people come because they feel compelled or obligated, they will only provide the minimal engagement. It is much better if there is a genuine excitement and inspirational energy around each meeting, program, or event.<br />
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This starts with a desire to extend gratitude and comfort. Part of that comfort is to create an environment of warm reception, and in turn induce the attendee to be curious about additional programs or events. Nobody should be left alone to sit in cold silence. <br />
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Even if the rooms do not have windows, there are effects which could replicate brightness and cheer. Serving fresh fruits and juices with sparkling water will provide the effect of a summer patio. This is much more refreshing than dark, stale coffee or syrup-based soda. If the sunshine cannot be brought in from outside, it should be evoked from within.<br />
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<br />Daniel Zrymiakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00272768763566579086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539211785684129093.post-26302423483971187772017-05-23T15:57:00.001-07:002017-05-23T15:57:49.088-07:00Taxes, Gratuities, and Expensive Salad BowlsI am writing this, partly as a personal confession, and partly as a lesson learned from the Food and Beverage industry.<br />
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At the recent ASQ World Conference, I was entrusted to select the menu for a networking event hosted by one of the Divisions. Likely due to prior arrangements or fulfilled conditions, the costs of meeting rooms were covered so we were charged for food and beverages. As the conference was in Charlotte, North Carolina, there was a buffet with "Low Country" cuisine. In my wisdom, I thought that the regional delicacies would be a special treat, particularly since the dawn-to-dusk events of the conference would limit the opportunities for dining independently. However I am also sensitive to certain dietary regimens which may limit the enjoyment of local favorites like pulled pork shoulder and grilled chicken. To supplement the meats and potatoes, I augmented the buffet with a modest bean salad, priced at $N per portion.<br />
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To my realization, the hotel served the beans in a bowl and simply augmented the cost by the quantity of diners. While nobody specifically demanded that a bean salad be added, I took comfort in the fact that vegetarian diners had an additional option for selection. What seems like a modest supplement actually represented a 15% cost increase for what represented a 4-5% increase in the dining options.<br />
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But wait, there's more! The fine print of the quotation also referenced taxes and a 24% taxable gratuity. This meant that for every $100 spent, $124 would be eligible for the various taxes charged by the hotel. The taxes added an additional layer of costs to the final amount.<br />
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For events and activities to be feasible, the costs have to be recovered. I recommend transparency on any costs to enable and support informed decisions on events and programs. My personal lesson learned is that catered events will come with a 30% premium over stated costs and this should be considered as part of any fees or sponsorship amounts. It also helps to understand why a modest meal at a catered hotel event can be so much more expensive than when the same meal is independently prepared and brought in by the volunteers.<br />
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Fortunately my event did not include alcoholic beverages. Judging from the cost of soda and bottled water (which was not purchased in favor of the vats of coffee, iced tea, and lemonade and complimentary pitchers of iced tap water), a single alcoholic beverage would consume a minimum of $8-15 per item, depending on the grade or vintage. A two-drink provision for a gathering of 50 attendees would add an extra $1000 to the costs; even more when taxes and gratuities are considered.<br />
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In advocating thrift, I am promoting care and attention to detail. Hotels and catering companies use add-ons (think of the used car salesman offering ancillary items and warranties to inflate the cost of the car from the lot). These add-ons, along with the fine print items, can come as an unanticipated and expensive surprise unless a contingency has been built in. <br />
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If you presume 30% cost overruns and another 20-30% of no-shows, the true break-even point is almost double the expected outcome. For an event of 100 people with expected costs of $10,000 ($100 per attendee), the cost overruns of 30% and the 30% no-shows will result in having 70 people required to fulfill $13,000 ($185 per attendee). Knowing this in advance and making the appropriate adjustments will protect the financial viability of the ASQ member unit, and ensure sustainability in the years to come.<br />
<br />Daniel Zrymiakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00272768763566579086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539211785684129093.post-90413192957099784832017-03-29T08:52:00.001-07:002017-03-29T08:59:17.980-07:00Build a Case for Conference Attendance and Sponsorship<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I received an excellent article which provides guidance on how to request permission to attend and be sponsored for a professional conference. The source was </span><a href="https://stareast.techwell.com/tips-convince-your-boss-se-2017?utm_source=salesfusion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mk-se17-salesfusion-03-28-17_%28G%2B42%29_Tips_to_Convince_Boss_EB" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">STAREAST</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">, and I am sharing it because it is also relevant for ASQ events, including the upcoming World Conference on Quality and Improvement.</span><br />
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new and exciting business strategies to bring back to the team. You can view
the full <a href="http://asq.org/wcqi/" target="_blank">conference details</a> here: </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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XXX.XX (this is waived or subsidized for speakers, moderators, volunteers, or member-leaders)</span></span></li>
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I would appreciate your approval as soon as possible in order to maximize both
conference and travel discounts.</span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: black;">Thank you for considering this
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your session notes, social media posts, and insight gained from the knowledge
shared between attendees. Attach the list of sessions you attended to this
report.]</span></div>
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information you’re bringing back, such as: relevant in-depth technical
know-how; realistic new development and implementation approaches; tips to
streamline your work; refined case studies of success to emulate; or promising
new techniques and technologies.]</span></div>
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and products or tools that interested you or might affect your company; case
studies of special interest, or projects similar to what you are working on.]</span></div>
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realistic action items to implement, such as: ideas for new approaches to
problems; technologies to consider; training your employees or peers; case
studies to share; or setting follow-up meetings with vendors or new business
contacts.]</span></span></div>
<br />Daniel Zrymiakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00272768763566579086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539211785684129093.post-90878037264872359042017-02-15T10:42:00.000-08:002017-02-15T10:42:11.132-08:00Tribute to Russ Westcott (RIP)On Feb. 14, I was informed that Russ Westcott had passed away. It is with sadness and respect that I take a moment to acknowledge Russ as a friend and colleague, and as a major contributor to ASQ and our Quality profession.<br />
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I knew Russ as a constant and frequent presence within the Quality Management Division, and as an educator and mentor in ASQ. In addition to his prolific writing, Russ was an effective instructor whose influence and guidance enabled many to successfully attain their certification in ASQ's Quality Management program.<br />
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At the 2015 WCQI, I had the privilege of partnering with Russ to answer questions and receive visitors to the Quality Management Division booth. Russ impressed me with his energy, wit, and delightful personality. He was always very gracious to anyone who had questions for him, and his astute recollection of facts and quality principles made him very much in demand as a person to meet and engage at the conference. He was very cordial and personable, and I enjoyed his companionship and conversation.<br />
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Russ was very much a product of a past era, when ASQC was at its peak and Quality people demonstrated their convictions by their personal examples in work and life. I was very honored to have interacted with Russ, shoulder to shoulder, as an ASQ Fellow, Quality Press author, and QMD Member Leader. <br />
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Russ will be in my thoughts at WCQI 2017, and anything that I may do to share or impart mentorship, instruction, influence, or guidance to future generations of Quality practitioners will be done as a tribute to the legacy and inspiration of Russ Westcott.<br />
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<br />Daniel Zrymiakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00272768763566579086noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539211785684129093.post-40089179077957046042017-01-02T13:24:00.000-08:002017-01-02T13:24:04.424-08:00Humbled and ExaltedThere is a phrase, expressed multiple times in scripture, which contrasts the relationship between modesty and boastful behavior.<br />
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To paraphrase, "Those who exalt themselves shall be humbled, and those who humble themselves shall be exalted".<br />
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There is another old writing from Desiderata, credited to Max Ehrmann.<br />
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Our present society and business culture tends to reward the boastful and the greater the claims, the more extensive is the admiration. Such tendencies are reinforced by the immediate successes realized by bombastic individuals who make extravagant claims and assertions.<br />
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Humility is a virtue, and should not be confused with shame or weakness. The foundation of humility is the recognition of our true natures, and acceptance of such limitations. Through authenticity and integrity, we can take realistic assessments of our respective capabilities and manage our expectations accordingly. <br />
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Humility is essential in situations requiring teamwork and collaboration. This is the foundation for servant leadership and enables the trust and mutual support to be formed. When participants do not feel diminished or marginalized, their best qualities can emerge to create surprising new capabilities.<br />
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Those who exalt themselves without humility attempt to raise their stature without authenticity or integrity. When challenged, these self-promoters, lacking a foundation of legitimacy, conduct themselves like the cornered rat and attack their critics with inflammatory and disparaging invective. The true intent is to deflect attention from their own shortcomings to incite doubt and suspicion toward anyone who would dare to question their exalted status. This creates a toxicity and hostility that overtakes any virtuous influence that could come from exalted stature.<br />
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The true nature of humility is revealed when accolades and rewards are shifted back to the cause. One example is when the Nobel Peace Prize money, awarded to the recipient, is instead donated to the victims of the cause. This humble act not only draws attention from the individual to their causes, but induces others to make similar selfless gestures to their passionate concerns.<br />
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This is not meant to diminish the accomplishments and recognitions that one may receive. Think of it as a way to sustain the hope in your heart, for as long as you have hope in your heart, you'll never walk alone.<br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #555555; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span>Daniel Zrymiakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00272768763566579086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539211785684129093.post-24202131521411574612016-12-09T20:51:00.000-08:002016-12-09T20:51:14.085-08:00ASQ TransformationThis is my contribution, such as it is, to the Transformation efforts for ASQ. I sent this to ASQ leadership and am hoping for a response. Until then, I will socialize these perspectives to get consensus. This is a response to the 10 micro-trends affecting Associations. My hope is that ASQ will take this information and apply it constructively toward their activities.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b>Sent:</b> Monday, November
21, 2016 2:09 PM<br />
<b>To:</b> </span><a href="mailto:wtroy@asq.org"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;">wtroy@asq.org</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">; </span><a href="mailto:spowell@asq.org"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;">spowell@asq.org</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">; </span><a href="mailto:plalonde90@gmail.com"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;">plalonde90@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">; </span><a href="mailto:Eric.Hayler@bmwmc.com"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;">Eric.Hayler@bmwmc.com</span></a><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
<b>Cc:</b> </span><a href="mailto:communitydevelopment@asq.org"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;">communitydevelopment@asq.org</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">;
</span><a href="mailto:dblevy@optonline.net"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;">dblevy@optonline.net</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">; </span><a href="mailto:dlbrecken@sbcglobal.net"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;">dlbrecken@sbcglobal.net</span></a><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
<b>Subject:</b> ASQ Transformation: Proposed Responses to Association
Micro-Trends</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Good afternoon Mr. Troy, ASQ Leadership:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In response to the recent communication by Bill Troy of the
micro-trends affecting Associations, I reviewed all of the comments carefully,
assessed the impacts to ASQ operations, and proposed constructive
approaches to meet these challenges. Please circulate or redistribute
this note as you deem appropriate. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I am communicating these personal perspectives from two
decades of experience with ASQ in multiple capacities:</span></div>
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ASQ member (currently a Fellow member), </div>
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ASQ Certificant (currently possess 7 renewable
ASQ Certifications), </div>
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ASQ Member-Leader (currently active as a Regional
Director and voting member of Section Affairs Council, along with other roles
across multiple ASQ Divisions and member units), </div>
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ASQ Subject Matter Expert and Communicator
(co-author of Quality Press bestseller, Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Handbook,
WCQI presenter and reviewer).</div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I hope that you will take these proposals under advisement
and apply them as inputs toward the current ASQ Transformation reviews and
solutions. I believe that it is necessary for ASQ to continue its 70 year
legacy as a pioneer of the international Quality movement, and continue to
serve as the definitive professional resource for Quality practitioners of all
levels within all industries and domains. Sustaining ASQ while meeting
the dynamic professional demands and expectations of current and future ASQ
members and applying technological innovations will require careful and
deliberate effort and prioritization of all options and opportunities.
Within the Quality domain, ASQ should always compete as a leader from strength
as no other organization in the world has our track record, capabilities, or
global reach.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I welcome feedback from you or any of the ASQ Transformation
participants. By communicating this response, I also offer myself as a
volunteer to participate in and support the ASQ Transformation initiatives,
discussions, workshops, studies, and reports. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sincerely,</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Daniel Zrymiak</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">ASQ Member (Year 20), ASQ Fellow 01148728</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Below, I share 10 <i>micro</i>-level
trends, specific to associations, which directly impact our strategy for change
and require us to explore new models. </span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">1. Economic concerns are
leading companies to re-examine every cost, cutting out memberships and travel,
encouraging staff to access free resources. </span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Expected impact to ASQ
operations</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">This will trend to a reduced
percentage and overall revenue generated from corporate sponsorship of
individual membership fees and expenses, shifting financial burdens directly
to members.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Recommended ASQ response</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Emphasize the financial and
career advantages and returns from ASQ membership and involvement.
Career growth and opportunities to extend earnings through teaching and
writing should also be emphasized to support individual commitment.</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Justification/ Rationale</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">ASQ has been very beneficial
to me personally and professionally, and I view my continued involvement as part
of a virtuous cycle that aids and benefits me, my employer, my profession,
and my community.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">I have a recent example
showing how participation in ASQ conferences and recertification programs
offers nearly a 10:1 return on investment. If an individual gets $10
for every $1 committed, the returns will justify the costs and support the
argument for individual membership.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">From 2014-2016:</span></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">-
Synchronized recertification with a promo code, will enable 7 ASQ
recertifications for <b>$20 USD</b>; compared to the <b>$763 USD ($109 X 7) </b>for
non-members which represents a <b>97% cost savings</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">-
3 year WCQI reviewer (restricted to ASQ Senior and Fellow members) with
complimentary registration, <b>saving $3785 USD</b> in registration fees
(non-member WCQI costs in 2014, 2015, and 2016).</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">-
The cost recovery and financial returns <b>($743 + $3785 = $4528 USD)</b>
represents a <b>9.5:1 return on investment</b> for the <b>$159 annual ASQ
fees</b></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">2. Organizations are
increasingly seeking to build their own in-house training and certification
processes. Train-the-Trainer offerings are commonly requested. </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Expected impact to ASQ
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">This trend will reduce
revenue for ASQ as a provider of corporate training directly to
organizations.</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Recommended ASQ response</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">ASQ can adapt and shift to
emphasizing knowledge base and infrastructure for corporate resources,
offering “Quality as a Service” backed by updated references.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">ASQ can use its ITEA team competition
initiative to augment training by showcasing examples of Quality methods and
practices applied, resulting in savings and improved performance. This
takes training out of the classroom and into practical application.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">ASQ can promote itself as a
valuable partner and organizations can outsource their Quality knowledge base
and curriculum development to ASQ. This actually creates consistency of
education and enables organizations to use their own talent.</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">3. Individuals are more
frequently moving from job to job, industry to industry and / or organization
to organization, resulting in increased career changes and less stability in
organizational memberships. </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Organizational memberships
will decline in response to individual attrition or relocation.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Promote the ASQ advantage of
Mobility and encourage the adoption of individual ASQ memberships that travel
with the individual throughout their career.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Individual memberships offer
more benefits and potential for member value, and can be retained across
multiple employers or career transitions.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Organizational memberships
can be strategically positioned as a source of future individual ASQ members
and leaders.</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">4. Millennials are not as
motivated to join membership organizations as previous generations. As a whole,
young professionals do not believe they should have to pay for networking,
information, etc. </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Membership does not have the
same appeal and will decline over time.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Emphasize the advantages of
networking, particularly to cultivate new mentors and industry experts for
informational interviews. Contrast this to the expensive option of
hiring executive coaches, or having the competitive disadvantage of lacking
mentorship and context.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Membership supports
interactions and personal connections with experienced professionals, who are
more inclined to help mentor or provide informational interviews to those
with whom they are already positively acquainted. These are critical
assets to a progressive career, and ASQ is an excellent resource for both
capabilities.</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">5. Individuals are under
greater time constraints –working longer hours –and are less likely to be
involved in professional organizations or volunteer. </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Reduced participation in ASQ
meetings and events, particularly when travel and overnight stays are
considered.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Shift mentality from
leadership groups or committees that meet for the sake of meeting to a
hierarchy of programs and projects which are specific to a portfolio (i.e.
education, certification, membership) or an event (i.e. conference).</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Enhance recognitions for
individual contributors. I am already very impressed with the Member
Leader engagement by ASQ Community Development, and would support the
propagation of this model across all of ASQ.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Projects imply flexibility
and finite commitments. People are more inclined to volunteer for
limited commitments with clear terminations. Nobody wants to be stuck
in a necessary but unappealing role with the inability to find a successor.</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">6. Growth in associations
has been greatest in specialized organizations. For example, while the American
Medical Association has drastically lost membership and market share, the
number of specialty medical societies has grown. </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Expected impact to ASQ
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Increased specialization will
cause membership preferences to shift from large organizations with a general
orientation to small, nimble groups with a targeted focus.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Emphasize the ASQ advantages
of having experienced and committed staff and management. I would especially
like to acknowledge particular individuals within ASQ Head Office with whom I
have had the pleasure to collaborate for many years, and of whom I have come
to regard not just as service providers but cherished acquaintances and
personal friends.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Continue to incorporate
specialized groups as ASQ Divisions and Member Units, through partnerships
and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreements with specialized groups for
collaborations.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">ASQ is really a composite
aggregation of professional relationships with specific individuals.
The best ASQ advantage comes from the personal interactions with the top
performing long-term ASQ resources. ASQ has a great employee culture
which promotes exceptional service and teamwork, and this should be
emphasized as a competitive advantage.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">ASQ offers the overall
Quality mentality and perspective, and can benefit from industry-specific
partnerships. For example, ASQ members interested in IT Service Management
can collaborate with ISACA to jointly raise awareness and compliance to
Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">7. The environment is
changing… but the association model has generally stayed the same. This leaves
many organizations expending greater resources just to maintain membership. </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Many associations have been
trying to address decreasing membership by increasing their services and
broadening their target market –trying to be all things to all people –but
inadvertently increasing their cost base. </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">ASQ does not get the
necessary contributions from members to sustain its overhead and capital
investments.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">ASQ should serve all of North
America first and yield the full benefit of all Quality practitioners within
the proximity of Canada and USA. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Translation of
Products and Services into French to get access to a 10 million Francophone
community within proximity of ASQ head office.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Expansion of
Customer Care live agent availability to 5PM Pacific to more effectively
serve 40 million residents in Pacific time zone (currently underserved with
mid-afternoon ASQ closure) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Management of expectations to
members. Reinforce that ASQ is an association which must manage costs
and commitments and that work is done by real people with full day-jobs and
heavy workloads. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Overhead is reduced when more
local opportunities are captured and yielded, spreading the costs more
equitably across individual and organizational members to grow resources
locally for future expansion (The author, Og Mandino, referenced this
is his <u>Acres of Diamonds</u> book.).</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Trying to be all things to
all people is a response to appeasing the well-intentioned but impractical
expectations of members who seek to stretch ASQ capabilities. Evaluate
the impact of extended services by people affected and potential for future
sustainability. </span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">8. New competitors are
responding to the environment…Delivering on the core value propositions of
traditional membership associations. </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">ASQ will lose members and
revenue to competitors</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Recommended ASQ response</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Compete as a leader from
strength by emphasizing the advantages or “Powers” of ASQ:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Availability:
ASQ is offered to all levels, backgrounds, ages, cultures</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Prestige: ASQ
originated from Pioneers of Quality with 70 year legacy</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Precision: ASQ
experience adapts and customizes to fit members</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Mobility: ASQ
offers comity and acceptance across many locations</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Rewards: ASQ
provides discounts, savings, honoraria, and benefits</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Have long-term members
provide positive testimonials for publication and review.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Showcase the international
organizations and initiatives (i.e. ISO, Baldrige) in which ASQ is a
participant and contributor.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">New organizations do not have
the ASQ track record or influence. In comparison they are social clubs
that do not have the extensive knowledge base, international acceptance, or
networking connections offered by ASQ.</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">9. Associations are spending
extensive resources to be at parity with more modern, tech savvy competition.
New platforms are needed to enable traditional value propositions in a digital
future -24/7 access to assistance, digital resources with great search
functionality, remote networking, etc. just to name a few. </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Expected impact to ASQ
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">This will require capital
investment to remain relevant and operational, potentially increasing annual
membership dues and expenses.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">As a cost of doing business,
make the necessary commitments to procure and deploy the technical applications
and infrastructure.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Promote this as Innovation,
and build support within ASQ for best practices and innovation emotionally by
wanting </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Manage expectations by being
transparent about how much of the membership revenue is being directed to
technology advancement. ASQ members could be encouraged to have
additional sponsorships in a manner similar to the campaign to raise money
for ASQ HQ relocation to its current building.</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">10. Associations are
struggling to explore cutting edge topics with the traditional volunteer labor
base. Membership lacks the time to attend meetings regularly, much less the
extensive time required to create new topics, generate insight and develop
content. This means that relevant subject matter, such as Big Data or the
Internet of Things, goes unexplored. </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Expected impact to ASQ
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">ASQ is missing opportunities
to adopt and gain expertise on new topics, perpetuating its eventual
obsolescence. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">ASQ should incentivize its
thought-leaders to pursue these topics. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">(Disclosure: ASQ has started
on this path with excellent work published and presented by “ASQ Fresh
Faces”, Dr. Nicole Radziwill and Austin Lin, in these innovative topic areas)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Articles related to these
topics should be assigned to the participants of the ASQ Emerging Leaders
program as part of their course work, to expand the ASQ Quality Body of
Knowledge.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">ASQ Scholarships and
Publications should be created and targeted to innovative topic areas.
This could be done in collaboration with International Academy for Quality.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">By explicitly recognizing
current thought-leaders and promoting this to the new generation of ASQ
Leadership, ASQ will have tangible outcomes within 3-5 years. This
should be connected to ASQ’s recognition and education programs (i.e. Fresh
Faces, Emerging Leaders, Scholarships) so that membership and the Quality
Body of Knowledge advance concurrently.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">These
trends provide insight into what we are faced with. Understanding them is
important, but we can’t stop there. We must develop creative ways to adapt our
current business model to address them. Some questions we will have to answer: </span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">1) Do millennials value
in-person networking and interactions or are they content with virtual
meetings? </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Expected impact to ASQ
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Meetings do not appeal to
Millennials, who can get the details virtually.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Emphasize the social and
networking aspects of meetings for Millennials and ASQ members of all ages,
and redirect intensive quality presentations and lectures to online podcasts.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Maximize “face-time” as a way
to build relationships and become better acquainted with interactive
“ice-breakers” and group brainstorming activities, not sitting quietly in an
uncomfortable chair listening to a lecture and watching powerpoint
presentations in a windowless room.</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">2) If professional
advancement is the primary concern of younger members, how will we have to
adjust our offerings to respond to that need? </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Expected impact to ASQ
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">If ASQ is not seen as a
necessary component of professional advancement, it will simply be a social
club and lose the sense its urgency and necessity to Millennials. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Emphasize the versatility,
resiliency, and holistic preparation offered by ASQ as a way to move from the
ranks of the replaceable or outsourceable practitioner to the indispensable
quality leader or subject matter expert.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Emphasize the value of ASQ
for people who are thrust into a quality role later in their career (i.e.
Registered Nurse promoted to be Continual Improvement Manager for the
hospital). ASQ augments the clinical knowledge with specific methods
and techniques. </span></span></div>
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necessarily linear, and is often more about responding to changes in work and
organizational situations to preserve employment and grow influence during
difficult times.</span></span></div>
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that we have specialized, accessible knowledge now available from competitors
on the internet? </span></span></b></div>
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perceived as the definitive source of Quality knowledge, and will have to
compete with internet providers offering similar value with lower cost and
overhead.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">ASQ should compete as a
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integrate internet resources, and position itself as a moderator and
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">ASQ cannot compete with
infinite internet sources, nor should it. As long as ASQ is the
definitive first point of contact, people will default to ASQ as the first
option.</span></span></div>
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that material on the internet may be suspect or obsolete, and not
definitive. For example, while the ISO standards from 2000 are now
freely available online, organizations are better served by purchasing the
current 2015 versions from ASQ.</span></span></div>
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<br />Daniel Zrymiakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00272768763566579086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539211785684129093.post-4599776989643135352016-11-05T19:45:00.003-07:002016-11-05T19:45:36.878-07:00Career Transitions in Quality: New Tricks for Old DogsThis is a summary of my recent presentation covering a framework and approach to navigate through the different industries and competency areas.<br />
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Critical To Quality Segments for Managing Your Career Transition:</h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Desire</u></strong></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What is driving the change? Why is this change right for you?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•Visualize and capture your emotional desire –sustain persistence</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Bring To Table</u></strong></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•Existing Skills, Experience, Capabilities</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•Industry Participation: (see following slide for examples from Oil and Gas) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•Itemize your personal inventory of capabilities –Gallup Strengthsfinder</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•Align and prioritize with the demands and desires of your target destination</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Add New</u></strong></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•Incremental Skills needed</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•Capabilities to train on the job or upgrade during career transitions</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•Understand the demands and work to address personal gaps</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•Learn how to learn, devote time to self-enrichment and personal pursuits</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Credentials</u></strong></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•ASQ Mentorship, ASQ Certifications, Professional and Academic Training</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•Use <b>Informational Interviews </b>to make contacts and elicit target knowledge</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•Pursue mentorship, ASQ Certifications, Professional and Academic Training</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Ride The Wave</u></strong></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•Identify and align with prevailing trends and preferences</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•Connect and couple Quality with positive and popular initiatives including:</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•Productivity, Business Transformation, Organizational Development, Due Diligence, M&A</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•Social Responsibility, Safety, Environmental Mgmt., Employee Empowerment, First Nations</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•Non-Profit, Public Service (Healthcare, Education) –can’t be offshored nor outsourced</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•Understand and adapt to ongoing trends (i.e. globalization, technology)</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•Prepare now for world in 2017, 2020, 2036</span><br />
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ASQ is a source and provider of the Quality Body of Knowledge to support Career Transitions and professional growth</h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><u>ASQ Members are a source of mentorship and expertise</u></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•Explore ASQ </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">–locally</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">–globally at <a href="http://www.asq.org/">www.asq.org</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">•Attend the ASQ programs & events in person and virtually</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">•Follow ASQ Influential Voices, ASQ Career Connection</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">•Join ASQ Community groups on <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/">www.linkedin.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">•Support your local ASQ Section and ASQ Divisions</span></span><br />Daniel Zrymiakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00272768763566579086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539211785684129093.post-6124299412184930922016-09-11T13:05:00.000-07:002016-09-11T13:05:02.568-07:00Quality Professional Development - Flexibility, Reusability, EligibilityASQ can be very expensive with high priced options for certification, education, conferences, and events. This article is to show ways to satisfy member demand for professional growth while doing so in a cost-effective way by applying best practices for flexibility, reusability, and eligibility.<br />
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Being part of ASQ should not be synonymous with high-pressure sales, exaggerated claims, and misleading misrepresentations about the future benefits of overpriced certifications. ASQ has survived and sustained itself for 70 years by being relevant and suitable for its membership. A modest and methodical approach, carefully and thoughtfully considered, and emphasizing prudence and thrift, will enable ASQ members to realize their personal and career aspirations in a way that does not disrupt or diminish other elements of their personal or professional lives.<br />
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This article captures some personal and reflections and perspectives on my 25+ years of professional education and growth. I wanted to share my own experiences in managing professional upgrades and training while concurrently fulfilling my job duties and personal commitments (i.e. home, family, other pursuits).<br />
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An early experience came when my employer declined my request to sponsor my attendance to a quality conference with the rationalization that if I deemed it a personal priority, I would find a way to muster the resources myself to attend. Through a combination of prudent choices and thrifty purchase selections (red-eye flights on stand-by, distant motels, public transit) and cost-effective alternatives (breakfast from grocery stores rather than restaurants or coffee shops), I was able to come within a personal budget that made conference attendance viable.<br />
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20 years ago, ASQC had twice as many members as it does today, with less overhead and fewer options. Consequently, certifications and conferences were considerably less expensive. The situation in the late 1990s and early 2000s was that the training, references, and examination fees could be acquired for a few hundred dollars, making it comparable in cost to a single class at a local accredited post-secondary institution. These endeavors were greatly supported by the eminent educators and mentors found within ASQC who devoted their services and expertise voluntarily to assist and guide participants.<br />
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When you have to spend your own money, the importance of the pursuit is considered in the context of not only the potential gains from completing the certification or conference, but also the competing financial commitments of home, family, and other personal pursuits. For this reason, no ASQ member should ever be pressured beyond their personal comfort levels to partake in a costly training or networking initiative, lest family and personal lives be disrupted. <br />
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In the 20 years since I attended my first ASQ meeting at the Metrotown Holiday Inn, I have acquired 7 renewable ASQ certifications and attended 8 World Conferences. If someone were to start today and match the same levels based on full prices or "rack rates" for training and registration, that level of involvement would require a personal commitment of over $25,000. <br />
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Spending $2000 or more per individual certification just to train for and write an <strong><u>open book exam</u></strong> is not sustainable for our membership.<br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-size: large;">THERE MUST BE A BETTER WAY!</span></u></strong> <br />
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I recommend three approaches for professional development to build your Quality portfolio within your financial means.<br />
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<strong>Flexibility:</strong><br />
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The ASQ exams or equivalent credentials from similar professional societies demand a certain level of proficiency, but do not mandate exactly how that proficiency must be acquired. You can arrive at the exam site on foot, by public transit, on cycle, in a car, or by a limousine or private jet. Once you step in and take your seat, your status is equal to all other examinees. The same mentality should be considered whether you acquired your knowledge from personal tutors, expensive courses, webinars, or independent self-study. Knowledge is knowledge, and does not discriminate by the size of the invoices paid.<br />
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As part of your preparation, you should understand your present proficiency level in the subject area. People who don't know what they don't know (misunderstand their ignorance) will have a false impression of their readiness. The best approach is to acquire practice exams that will reflect the complexity and coverage of the various questions, and indicate areas where additional study is required.<br />
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Not all training is required to be provided by ASQ or ASQ affiliated instructors. For exams like CQE and CSSBB, there is a statistical component. This can be augmented by generic training in statistics for business and management, and used to support preparation efforts. You have every right to select your source of knowledge.<br />
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There is also flexibility to participate. ASQ does not require perfect attendance, and it is better to pick your spots to focus on the most meaningful and impactful events. Personal commitments (i.e. wedding anniversaries) should be prioritized, and as ASQ has been around for 70 years, you should never be pressured with a "last chance" sales pitch. Unlike a fly-by-night operation that packs up when the carnival or exhibition leaves town (to find a new set of suckers), ASQ will remain to accommodate the time that is more conducive to your schedule.<br />
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<strong><u>Reusability:</u></strong><br />
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When you acquire assets of knowledge or intellectual capital, these are yours to apply and reuse personally and professionally. Some of the best (i.e. Juran's Quality Handbook, Gemba Kaizen) are filled with relevant and practical knowledge that can be applied to both academic exams and practical work situations. <br />
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ASQ Certifications are distinguished by having an approved Body of Knowledge, which is continually reviewed and regularly updated by industry and academic participants. Often the same elements of the overall Quality Body of Knowledge (QBoK) are reused across multiple certifications. <br />
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Lean, as an example, is a subset of the Quality Body of Knowledge, and the following ASQ Certifications include a section on Lean Tools (i.e. Cycle Time, 5S, Kanban, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping) within the training and exams. Because Lean is already so infused into the Quality continuum, one set of references should be adequate to support study preparations for up to 12 distinct certifications. <br />
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<strong><u>Introductory:</u></strong><br />
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<li>Certified Quality Improvement Associate</li>
<li>Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt</li>
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<u><strong>Tactical: </strong></u><br />
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<li>Certified Six Sigma Green Belt</li>
<li>Certified Quality Technician</li>
<li>Certified Quality Inspector</li>
<li>Certified Quality Process Analyst</li>
<li>Certified Suppler Quality Professional</li>
<li>Certified Lean Bronze (SME with ASQ contributions)</li>
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<u><strong>Professional:</strong></u><br />
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<li>Certified Six Sigma Black Belt</li>
<li>Certified Quality Auditor</li>
<li>Certified Quality Engineer</li>
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<u><strong>Managerial:</strong></u><br />
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<li>Certified Manager of Quality and Organizational Excellence</li>
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In addition to Lean, multiple certifications cover overlapping content for Quality BoK subjects including Statistical Process Control, Cost of Quality, and Design of Experiments. The best approach is to contact existing long-term ASQ members who already have multiple certifications, which means they likely have a wealth of knowledge gathering dust on their bookshelves. This reusability can support cost-effective training and the overall growth of professionalism within ASQ among members.<br />
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<u><strong>Eligibility:</strong></u><br />
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This section refers to those activities which enable a person to attend or audit a training course or presentation without paying the full registration. I have been able to do this by being a reviewer and auditor. Also, if you are a presenter at a conference, one of the privileges is the ability to attend other sessions for free or at a discounted rate.<br />ASQ also provides its qualified members with the opportunity to be a behind-the scenes reviewer of content and questions. This requires some work and commitment, but the benefit is that participants actually get initial exposure to current knowledge and transcripts, and are literally paid to learn Quality.<br />When a new exam is released, early adopters have the ability to take the exams at a discounted rate. These savings can be compounded as ASQ releases more training and certification options, or retools their existing offerings to incorporate technology and innovations.<br />This eligibility is one of the reasons and selling points for promoting each and every ASQ member to pursue and attain the level of Senior Member. It does not cost anything to upgrade, and with the self-verification option, there should be no restriction once a member is eligible. An additional benefit of ASQ senior members is the eligibility to receive a free ASQ journal, filled with important content that will also support professional development and knowledge within the Quality profession.<br />The expression "the rich get richer" has validity in ASQ because once a person gets established as an author, speaker, and contributor, more opportunities are presented to them to entice their participation in additional conferences and publications. Surprisingly there is a shortage of knowledgeable speakers and authors, making this the perfect time to become involved. <br /> <div>
If your approach incorporates flexibility, reusability, and eligibility, your time and financial commitments will go farther, you will more quickly yield returns and cost recovery, and many advantages and savings will come your way. </div>
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Daniel Zrymiakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00272768763566579086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539211785684129093.post-3599138071995973522016-08-11T15:03:00.003-07:002016-08-11T15:06:32.000-07:00Comparison of Job Opportunities by ASQ CertificationI wanted to follow up on the validity of some claims regarding the relative demand for quality practitioners with ASQ credentials. This is a snapshot of mid-August in Canada, operating in an economy challenged by low commodity prices, increased unemployment, and rising expenses.<br />
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This is a summary and comparison of different ASQ and Quality Credentials, and the relative demand for each.<br />
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Indeed is an aggregator site which shows job openings by keyword and location. I have found this to be a reliable and relevant indicator of hiring activity.<br />
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<a href="http://ca.indeed.com/">http://ca.indeed.com</a><br />
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In this summary, I am simply comparing the outcomes of the different search results. I don't have particular insights why a particular skill set is in demand while others are out of favor within their respective communities. This also does not separate particular job descriptions which may be repeated because multiple certifications are referenced.<br />
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To summarize, I have categorized these into 3 groups: Six Sigma, ASQ-Core, and ASQ-Niche. The ASQ-Core certifications are the three most popular: CQE, CQA, and CMQ/OE. The ASQ-Niche reflect options which are more specialized including CSQE for Software, and Lean Bronze (from a partnership with SME. To summarize the results below:<br />
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- Six Sigma is by far the strongest and most widely requested quality credential, with the highest salary ranges. <strong><span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;">GET YOUR ASQ SIX SIGMA BELTS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR JOB OPPORTUNITIES!!!</span></strong><br />
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- ASQ-Core certifications like CQE and CQA have some demand but at a lower wage band than Six Sigma. CMQ/OE has a minimal presence. <strong><span style="background-color: #ffe599;"> CORE ASQ CERTIFICATIONS NEED TO BE MORE EFFECTIVELY MARKETED IN CANADA!!!</span></strong><br />
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- ASQ-Niche certifications have <strong><u><span style="background-color: #f4cccc;">MINIMAL DEMAND IN CANADA</span></u></strong>. <br />
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<li>Lean Bronze demand is minimal with the lowest stature and salary levels</li>
<li>CSQE is requested only as part of an "all of the above" list of software credentials.</li>
<li>Neither the Lean Bronze nor CSQE are distinct differentiators, but are included among a plethora of certification options for qualification and consideration. </li>
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One drawback of this search is that some certification acronyms were common with other references or company names. For example Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) had other meanings, returning disproportionately high results.</div>
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To offset regional disparities in industry and economic performance (particularly the unusual and sustained decline in resources and petroleum), the searches were made across Canada. This would invoke the "Law of Large Numbers"<br />
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If you are looking for new positions, a Six Sigma Black Belt provides the most opportunities disbursed across the widest range. <br />
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<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/Six-Sigma-Black-Belt-jobs-in-Montr%C3%A9al,-QC" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Montréal, QC">Montréal, QC</a></li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/Six-Sigma-Black-Belt-jobs-in-Toronto,-ON" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Toronto, ON">Toronto, ON</a></li>
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<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/Six-Sigma-Black-Belt-jobs-in-Saskatchewan" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Saskatchewan">Saskatchewan</a></li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/Six-Sigma-Black-Belt-jobs-in-Oakville,-ON" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Oakville, ON">Oakville, ON</a></li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/Six-Sigma-Black-Belt-jobs" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;">Six Sigma Black Belt jobs</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>nationwide</li>
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A Six Sigma Green Belt is also widely demanded in Canada<br />
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<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/Six-Sigma-Green-Belt-jobs-in-Saskatchewan" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Saskatchewan">Saskatchewan</a></li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/Six-Sigma-Green-Belt-jobs-in-Mississauga,-ON" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Mississauga, ON">Mississauga, ON</a></li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/Six-Sigma-Green-Belt-jobs-in-Markham,-ON" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Markham, ON">Markham, ON</a></li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/Six-Sigma-Green-Belt-jobs" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;">Six Sigma Green Belt jobs</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>nationwide</li>
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In British Columbia, entering Six Sigma will return a wide range of open roles across multiple salary levels.<br />
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<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/six-sigma-$50,000-jobs-in-British-Columbia" rel="nofollow" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="$50,000+ (68)">$50,000+</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(68)</li>
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<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/six-sigma-$90,000-jobs-in-British-Columbia" rel="nofollow" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="$90,000+ (29)">$90,000+</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(29)</li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/six-sigma-$110,000-jobs-in-British-Columbia" rel="nofollow" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="$110,000+ (13)">$110,000+</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(13)</li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/six-sigma-$130,000-jobs-in-British-Columbia" rel="nofollow" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="$130,000+ (3)">$130,000+</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(3)</li>
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<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/jobs?q=six+sigma&l=British+Columbia&jt=fulltime" rel="nofollow" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Full-time (36)">Full-time</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(36)</li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/jobs?q=six+sigma&l=British+Columbia&jt=permanent" rel="nofollow" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Permanent (8)">Permanent</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(8)</li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/jobs?q=six+sigma&l=British+Columbia&jt=contract" rel="nofollow" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Contract (2)">Contract</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(2)</li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/jobs?q=six+sigma&l=British+Columbia&jt=parttime" rel="nofollow" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Part-time (1)">Part-time</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(1)</li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/jobs?q=six+sigma&l=British+Columbia&jt=temporary" rel="nofollow" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Temporary (1)">Temporary</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(1)</li>
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<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/Six-Sigma-jobs-in-Richmond,-BC" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Richmond, BC">Richmond, BC</a></li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/Six-Sigma-jobs-in-North-Vancouver,-BC" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="North Vancouver, BC">North Vancouver, BC</a></li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/Six-Sigma-jobs" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;">Six Sigma jobs</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>nationwide</li>
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<strong><u><span style="font-size: large;">ASQ-Core certifications consist of CQE, CQA, and CMQ/OE</span></u></strong><br />
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CQE roles are in demand, but the average salary levels are below those of Six Sigma professionals.<br />
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<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/cqe-$50,000-jobs-in-canada" rel="nofollow" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="$50,000+ (59)">$50,000+</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(59)</li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/cqe-$70,000-jobs-in-canada" rel="nofollow" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="$70,000+ (37)">$70,000+</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(37)</li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/cqe-$90,000-jobs-in-canada" rel="nofollow" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="$90,000+ (7)">$90,000+</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(7)</li>
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<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/jobs?q=cqe&l=canada&jt=fulltime" rel="nofollow" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Full-time (24)">Full-time</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(24)</li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/jobs?q=cqe&l=canada&jt=permanent" rel="nofollow" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Permanent (5)">Permanent</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(5)</li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/jobs?q=cqe&l=canada&jt=contract" rel="nofollow" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Contract (2)">Contract</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(2)</li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/jobs?q=cqe&l=canada&jt=temporary" rel="nofollow" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Temporary (2)">Temporary</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(2)</li>
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<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/Cqe-jobs-in-Windsor,-ON" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Windsor, ON">Windsor, ON</a></li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/Cqe-jobs-in-Toronto,-ON" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Toronto, ON">Toronto, ON</a></li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/Cqe-jobs-in-Vaughan,-ON" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Vaughan, ON">Vaughan, ON</a></li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/Cqe-jobs" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;">Cqe jobs</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>nationwide</li>
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CQA also has a presence, but the salary ranges are at or near the CQE median<br />
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<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/cqa-$60,000-jobs-in-canada" rel="nofollow" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="$60,000+ (20)">$60,000+</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(20)</li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/cqa-$80,000-jobs-in-canada" rel="nofollow" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="$80,000+ (8)">$80,000+</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(8)</li>
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<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/jobs?q=cqa&l=canada&jt=fulltime" rel="nofollow" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Full-time (9)">Full-time</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(9)</li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/jobs?q=cqa&l=canada&jt=permanent" rel="nofollow" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Permanent (1)">Permanent</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(1)</li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/jobs?q=cqa&l=canada&jt=temporary" rel="nofollow" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Temporary (1)">Temporary</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(1)</li>
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<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/Cqa-jobs-in-Ottawa,-ON" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Ottawa, ON">Ottawa, ON</a></li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/Cqa-jobs-in-Toronto,-ON" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Toronto, ON">Toronto, ON</a></li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/Cqa-jobs" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;">Cqa jobs</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>nationwide</li>
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The CMQ/OE, which is a very progressive certification based on a diverse and thorough body of knowledge, is barely referenced.<br />
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<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/jobs?q=cmq%2Foe+$80,000&l=canada" rel="nofollow" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="$80,000+ (1)">$80,000+</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(1)</li>
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<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/jobs?q=cmq%2Foe&l=canada&jt=fulltime" rel="nofollow" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Full-time (1)">Full-time</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(1)</li>
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<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/jobs?q=Cmq%2Foe" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;">Cmq/oe jobs</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>nationwide</li>
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<strong><u><span style="font-size: large;">ASQ-NICHE Certifications</span></u></strong><br />
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Lean Bronze job titles are Specialist/Advisor, which indicates a tactical role for novice or entry-level practitioners.<br />
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<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/jobs?q=lean+bronze&l=canada&jt=fulltime" rel="nofollow" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Full-time (2)">Full-time</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(2)</li>
<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/jobs?q=lean+bronze&l=canada&jt=temporary" rel="nofollow" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;" title="Temporary (1)">Temporary</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(1)</li>
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<li style="color: #666666; margin: 2px 0px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://ca.indeed.com/Lean-Bronze-jobs" style="color: #666666; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; unicode-bidi: embed;">Lean Bronze jobs</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>nationwide</li>
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Although Lean Bronze is referenced, it is not an exclusive differentiator. In one Quality Improvement Advisor posting, the Lean Bronze is listed as one several credentials, and is shown as being equivalent to a Six Sigma Green Belt or any of the ASQ certifications.<br />
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Technical Requirements and Professional Designations:
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Minimum: One of:
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Lean six sigma green belt, SME Bronze Lean certification, IHI Improvement Advisor certification, American
Society of Quality (ASQ) certification, <br />
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This is reinforced by the more specific searches in BC and Alberta. The demand for this particular credential has not resonated into the requirements for any open roles out west.<br />
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CSQE is the Software Quality credential, which should resonate with the growing technology organizations like Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook, Google, and Oracle. Unfortunately this credential is only demanded for software testing roles, and is not core to the hiring criteria.<br />
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<br />Daniel Zrymiakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00272768763566579086noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539211785684129093.post-31637920809995795832016-07-26T21:42:00.001-07:002016-07-26T21:42:41.158-07:00ASQ Canada - Proposals to Overcome Member Attrition in Canada
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I wanted to raise for your attention the fact that in Region
4, there was a <b>15% overall drop </b>in ASQ Membership numbers from
month-to-month (see chart below comparing membership levels for June and
July). This seems excessive for a typical month-to-month change,
and I wanted to explore the assignable causes for this significant
decline. The range of attrition by section was 8%-22%, and <b><u>all ASQ
Sections in Canada experienced a membership decline in the last month</u></b>.
I would like to understand how this compares with overall ASQ trends between
June and July 2016. Even if the problems are not unique to Canada, the
solutions proposed below can be applied to entrench and strengthen ASQ in
Canada, and reverse this trend.</span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Analysis and Solutions</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Since members do not leave abruptly but instead wait for
their last expiry period, I think this relates to the non-renewals of the ASQ
membership, plus a grace period for unpaid members. Significant
reductions in membership affect business planning, as membership levels,
combined with participation rates, determine the estimates for attendance and
capacity planning (i.e. banquet bookings, meeting room sizes). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Today’s Canada-US exchange rate (0.76) makes the annual ASQ
rate approximately $209 (a 27% increase over the last 3 years). If
this membership value is not recovered or recoverable by Canadian members, the
attrition rates will continue and potentially increase. Even if the new
levels stabilize, we cannot sustain our membership or member units in Canada
with <b><span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">15-20% annual
membership attrition rates</span></b>. This currency devaluation also
affects the overall cost and participation rate of ASQ Certifications among ASQ
Canada members, with the result that revenues and purchases of ASQ products and
services will decrease overall in Canada.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I respectfully propose that ASQ consider adopting the
following innovations to more effectively align to the expectations of the
Canadian market, intended to reverse the evident member attrition:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">-</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 7pt;">
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Extend the capabilities of ASQ Customer Care to support ASQ members in
Canada in both official languages (English and French), during core business
hours (8AM-5PM) across all time zones (Newfoundland, Atlantic, Eastern,
Central, Mountain, Pacific).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">-</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 7pt;">
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Offer French translations for ASQ Certifications (i.e. exams, training,
webinars, and published material).</span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Price ASQ products and services at par for ASQ members based in Canada,
with non-members paying the USD rates. This at-par (i.e. ASQ membership
is offered at $159 CAD) discount would incentivize Canadians to remain in ASQ
and procure products and services.</span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Have ASQ HQ organize annual ASQ conference events with staff participation
and support (similar to WCQI, Lean Six Sigma) in Canada. This could be
co-located with an ASQ BoD meeting or SAC/TCC training. This would have
the additional advantage of enabling ASQ to benefit from the 30% currency
discount in Canada, relative to USA prices.</span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Allocate a proportionate ASQ infrastructure and staffing in Canada
reflective of the membership. Assuming a benchmark of 7.5%, this
allocation could be devoted to Canada-based ASQ staff or staff specializing on
unique Canadian concerns (i.e. tax planning for Revenue Canada not IRS, banking
solutions with Canadian banks, etc.)</span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Allocate a minimum of 1 seat on the ASQ Board of Directors to a
Canadian-based ASQ member. If this is not already represented through SAC
or TCC, then one of the Member At Large roles should be earmarked for a
Canadian representative.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I know that these will not happen overnight. My hope
is that the necessary dialogues already started will continue and bear
fruit. I would like to build on the excellent discussions organized to reinforce the importance
of the Canadian market to ASQ.</span></div>
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Daniel Zrymiakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00272768763566579086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539211785684129093.post-20122921102514057182016-07-09T10:38:00.000-07:002016-07-09T10:38:16.693-07:00ASQ Certification Preparation Resources<br /><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is a link to the Question Banks and Certification
training sessions offered by ASQ. I am sharing this because with all of the changes to the Certification exams, there have been additional questions about the resources used to prepare for these exams.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">For comparison purposes, please find below a sample of ASQ
Certifications with their associated costs for Question Banks (practice questions)
and Training. This is not an all-inclusive list, but intended as a benchmark against which to compare similar offers you may encounter. There is no "right price", and costs will vary according to instructor rate and facility rental charges. Just ensure that your money is going to substance, not elegant lunches or impressive corporate rental space; for example, learning about Design of Experiments is equally effective over cold sandwiches in a modest classroom as it would be over tapas and hors d'oeuvres in leather chairs at the Yacht Club.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Recertification Required</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Question Bank</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">(member discount $10 USD)</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">ASQ HQ Training </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">(member discount $100 USD)</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Certified Quality Technician</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Practitioner</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">None</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">USD 99</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">USD 399</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Certified Six Sigma Green Belt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Practitioner</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">None</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">USD 99</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">USD 599</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Certified Lean Bronze</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Practitioner</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">None</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">USD 99</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">USD 679</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Certified Reliability Engineer</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Every 3 years</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">USD 99</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">USD 699</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Certified HACCP Auditor</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Professional</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Every 3 years</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">USD 99</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">USD 699</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Certified Manager of Quality/ Organizational Excellence</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Every 3 years</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">USD 99</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">USD 699</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In general, the determining factors should be <strong>Cost Recovery</strong> and <strong>Return on Investment</strong>. For these open-book exams, obviously self-study and a library card would provide the least expensive option. However to improve the chances of success, a study regimen that includes a training course and practice questions is strongly recommended.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I also want to extend a personal caution of prudence with respect to time and money invested. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">- Only pursue exams and certifications for which you meet the minimum qualifications for work experience and body of knowledge proficiency. The ASQ certifications are intended to reinforce existing capabilities for peer recognition.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">- ASQ is not (<em>USA Presidential candidate who shall not be named</em>) University. Don't max out your credit cards just to pay for training. Work within your discretionary budget and where possible, use the buddy system to share notes and references. Also connect with people who have previously taken the same exam to reuse their study materials.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">- Training does not guarantee certification success, nor subsequent career growth and prosperity. Training should elaborate and amplify the Quality Body of Knowledge with explanations and examples. At best, it is part of an overall strategic approach to certification and knowledge enhancement. Don't be oversold; manage your expectations accordingly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">- Support training with frequent and ongoing mentorship. As a mentor, I have provided protégés with explanations, materials, and study tips without demanding cost for time or travel. This is also a good reason to frequent ASQ events, in order to reconnect with mentors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As a long-term ASQ member, I want to be part of a professional society populated with dedicated and thriving members who possess multiple ASQ certifications, at both the practitioner and professional levels. If someone spends $$$$ just to get their first practitioner level credential, which won't actually lead to a lucrative management position, the promise and potential of ASQ certifications will not be realized. Overspending leads to dissatisfaction, disengagement, attrition, and the decline of our profession. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A better approach is to set a maximum ratio of training budget per certification ($1000 per exam) and look for creative ways to work within that allotment. This will enable a long-term member to create and sustain an impressive portfolio of credentials, spanning practitioner and professional ASQ certifications, and making for a versatile and fully capable Quality resource.</span></div>
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<br />Daniel Zrymiakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00272768763566579086noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539211785684129093.post-15966248130801121992016-07-02T10:46:00.001-07:002016-07-02T10:46:52.496-07:00Canada's Historical Context - Understanding The CrownOn this Canada Day weekend, I wanted to share a graphic that explains the relationship of Canada to the Crown of the British Empire, and why we celebrate Canada Day, not Independence Day.<br />
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Canada is a country within the Commonwealth Realm, and operates within the Crown, currently held by Queen Elizabeth II.<br />
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This should also give the distinction of what constitutes the United Kingdom and how that is affected by the Brexit vote. It is important to note that what occurs in the United Kingdom has a direct and profound effect throughout the world, particularly in Canada.<br />
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As we celebrate Canada, we should also recognize the history and heritage of our country. Even with its multicultural demographic makeup, Canada is a country with very close ties to the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and the countries within the British Commonwealth.<br />
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Before Confederation was enacted on July 1, 1867, there were British Territories north of the border of the United States of America and the British Empire. This border was established and ratified following the conflict of the war of 1812, and if not for the bravery of historical figures like Isaac Brock (who actually led the capture of Detroit by pro-British forces and native bands led by Tecumseh) and Laura Secord (who walked 20 miles to alert the British forces of a surprise American attack).<br />
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Canada's sovereignty grew incrementally through its history, and we must always remember and commemorate the history and legacy of those who enabled our nation to thrive and exist.Daniel Zrymiakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00272768763566579086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539211785684129093.post-41444374490588088522016-06-11T20:41:00.000-07:002016-06-11T20:54:45.165-07:00ASQ Code of Ethics - Essential for Growth and Member Leader successEarlier this year, I attended presentations which indicated the overall aspirations of ASQ to grow membership to new levels, which reveals enough to know that ASQ aspires to grow globally, and double its current membership through increased rates of member retention and Net Promoter Scores indicating positive VoC evaluations.<br />
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In a highly competitive era, the inclination is to broaden the base of ASQ by making it more accessible. Many compromises can be made but one aspect that must remain intact is the requirement of every member and affiliate of ASQ to adhere to the ASQ Code of Ethics<br />
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For clarity, I have added the link and am pasting the ethics below.<br />
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I call upon all ASQ members to examine their own personal values and priorities. If ASQ does not operate in a way that aligns with or reflects your own moral standards, that disconnect will create frustration and a disconnect which will be reflected in a low Net Promoter Score (NPS). For the sake of ASQ and its aspirations, every member must be prepared to not only abide by the Code of Ethics themselves but promote its adherence among everyone involved.<br />
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Member Leaders who represent ASQ must do so in a way that effectively propagates the values and ideals of our profession and society. For these essential volunteers, specific attention needs to be paid to <u>Article 4: Acting in a professional manner</u> and <u>Article 5: Acting as faithful agents avoiding Conflict of Interest</u><br />
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As an ASQ Member Leader, ASQ Fellow, and active member in Year 20 of my association with ASQ, I can attest that the ASQ Code of Ethics is not only altruistic and aspirational, it is an essential and non-negotiable component to the preservation and sustainability of our society.<br />
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As an organization of volunteers (and I am including the superlative efforts of paid ASQ HQ staff who work over and above their normal job descriptions), trust and confidence are essential to establishing the foundation necessary for the enthusiastic "all-in" collaboration necessary for success. The slightest hesitation will disrupt and diminish efforts and cause initiatives to whither and fail.<br />
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As an ASQ leader, I have to be especially vigilant to reinforce ethical conduct among those in my charge or bailiwick. This may be my Waterloo, in which I am prepared to set aside personal popularity and conviviality to ensure that ASQ is not tarnished by potential fraud artists or malefactors. I will not knowingly endorse or support an ASQ Member Unit or its leaders whom I know to be in contempt or deliberate violation of the ASQ Code of Ethics or Conflict of Interest Guidelines.<br />
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Sometimes a stalemate will be reached. I am not the ASQ police, but only one member. If I reach a point that the leadership of an ASQ member unit refuses to cooperate or abide by these ethical principles, I will (and encourage others) to refer the matter to ASQ's Professional Ethics Committee. <br />
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<strong style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">Fundamental Principles</strong></div>
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ASQ requires its members and certification holders to conduct themselves ethically by:</div>
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<li style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px; margin: 5px 0px;">Being honest and impartial in serving the public, their employers, customers, and clients.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px; margin: 5px 0px;">Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the quality profession, and<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px; margin: 5px 0px;">Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare.</li>
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Members and certification holders are required to observe the tenets set forth below:</div>
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<strong style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">Relations With the Public</strong></div>
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<em style="font-style: italic;">Article 1 – Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties.</em></div>
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<strong style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">Relations With Employers, Customers, and Clients</strong></div>
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<em style="font-style: italic;">Article 2 – Perform services only in their areas of competence.</em></div>
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<em style="font-style: italic;">Article 3 – Continue their professional development throughout their careers and provide opportunities for the professional and ethical development of others.</em></div>
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<em style="font-style: italic;">Article 4 – Act in a professional manner in dealings with ASQ staff and each employer, customer or client.</em></div>
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<em style="font-style: italic;">Article 5 – Act as faithful agents or trustees and avoid conflict of interest and the appearance of conflicts of interest.</em></div>
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<strong style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">Relations With Peers</strong></div>
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<em style="font-style: italic;">Article 6 – Build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and not compete unfairly with others.</em></div>
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<em style="font-style: italic;">Article 7 – Assure that credit for the work of others is given to those to whom it is due.</em></div>
Daniel Zrymiakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00272768763566579086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539211785684129093.post-22233610426261369852016-05-30T10:53:00.004-07:002016-05-30T10:53:58.593-07:00Publishing at ASQ - Options and LinksASQ provides members and participants in the Quality Community with ample opportunities to be published in the various magazines and journals.<br />
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I have provided some links to be directed to the appropriate websites and online forms to submit content for review and publication.<br />
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<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">In addition to the local Section newsletters,
ASQ has a range of magazines and journals which accept articles of all ranges
and sizes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">I have provided a job aid below
to support any articles you may wish to submit for consideration to any of the
larger ASQ publications. I hope that this encourages you to not only
become involved, but to consider obtaining and retaining an ASQ membership as part of your professional
enhancement.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the Knowledge Center main page.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">If you are interested in
submitting a manuscript, you can follow the guidance at the links below.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Send manuscripts via e-mail to <a href="mailto:manuscripts@asq.org">manuscripts@asq.org</a> . Type the
manuscript, double-spaced, and allow at least 1-in. margins.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt;">The
world’s largest publisher of quality related products, ASQ offers eight
peer-reviewed journals and magazines covering a wide range of topics. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Who
has access?</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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online access to past issues<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Progress</span></em><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;">print subscription,
plus online access to past issues<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;">Online access to
articles published before 2014 in the quarterly journals listed below<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br />
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and student members</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></b></span><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;">receive online access to current and past issues of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Quality Progress</em><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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members and individuals linked to an organizational membership</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></b></span><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;">receive electronic access to current and past issues of
all journals and magazines<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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visitors</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></b></span><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;">can read sample open-access articles, browse journal
and magazine tables of contents, and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br />
<a href="http://asq.org/knowledge-center/search/"><strong><span style="color: #003366; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">search all articles</span></strong></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>by publication, keyword, date, and
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt;">Additional open-access
and member-benefit publications are also available from topic- and
industry-focused<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt;">Follow the links below to
subscribe to a publication or explore division/forum content offerings.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br />
Or<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><a href="http://asq.org/membership/why-become-a-member/overview.html?utm_expid=15128420-2&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fasq.org%2Findex.aspx"><span style="color: #003366;">join ASQ today</span></a></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>for access to the most content.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><a href="http://asq.org/qualityprogress/index.html" target="_blank"><em><b><span style="color: #003366; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Quality Progress</span></b></em></a><br />
ASQ’s flagship publication, read by more people than any other magazine on
quality, features in-depth articles describing the application of innovative
methods. Topics include knowledge management, process improvement, and
organizational behavior.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><a href="http://asq.org/pub/jqp/index.html"><em><b><span style="color: #003366; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Journal for Quality and Participation</span></b></em></a><br />
Offers in-depth, comprehensive articles about employee involvement, teamwork,
leadership, change management, and more.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><a href="http://asq.org/pub/jqt/index.html"><em><b><span style="color: #003366; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Journal of Quality Technology</span></b></em></a><br />
Covers the technical aspects of quality control, reliability, and related
disciplines.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://asq.org/quality-press/journal/index.html?item=SUBSCR_JQT"><span style="color: #003366;">Subscribe to the journal</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><a href="http://asq.org/pub/qe/index.html"><em><b><span style="color: #003366; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Quality Engineering</span></b></em></a><br />
Co-published with Taylor & Francis, this journal examines in-depth,
practical applications of quality technology for engineers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><a href="http://asq.org/pub/qmj/index.html"><em><b><span style="color: #003366; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Quality Management Journal</span></b></em></a><br />
A source for practical application of quality research in the broad field of
management.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><a href="http://asq.org/pub/sixsigma/index.html"><em><b><span style="color: #003366; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Six Sigma Forum Magazine</span></b></em></a><br />
The first magazine addressing the specific needs of Six Sigma professionals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><a href="http://asq.org/pub/sqp/index.html"><em><b><span style="color: #003366; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Software Quality Professional</span></b></em></a><br />
Addresses the application of quality principles to the development and use of
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><a href="http://asq.org/edu/quality-information/journals/"><em><b><span style="color: #003366; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Quality
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An online, double-blind, peer-reviewed journal that engages the
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identifying best practices in higher education. Sponsored by the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://asq.org/edu"><strong><span style="color: #003366; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">ASQ Education
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<a href="http://asq.org/edu/quality-information/journals/past-issues/index.htm"><span style="color: #003366;">Archived issues</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The quarterly refereed publication of the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.asq-qm.org/"><strong><span style="color: #003366; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Quality Management Division (QMD)</span></strong></a>.
The Forum includes articles on quality management as well as information on QMD
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><a href="http://asqhdandl.org/publications.html"><em><b><span style="color: #003366; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Primers on Human Development and
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</b>A core offering of the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><a href="http://asqhdandl.org/index.html"><span style="color: #003366;">Human Development & Leadership Division</span></a>,</strong><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>primers focus on topics related to
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I think that all ASQ Certifications have merit and should be pursued and attempted, as a person's experience, aptitude, and capabilities permit. If too much is spent training for just one certification (particularly a lower level credential), that is counter-productive and should be avoided. One initiative I would like to undertake in the future is to prepare a unified reference for elements which are common across multiple Bodies of Knowledge, to enable an individual who is proficient in one area (i.e. CQE) to leverage that expertise toward credentials where the BoK overlaps (i.e. CSSGB, CSSBB).<br />
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The most important benefit of a diverse portfolio is the versatility and flexibility that come from having multiple qualifications. In the absence of a crystal ball or oracle to accurately predict the future, the next remedy is to properly prepare for such circumstances. Given the need for qualified people in advanced quality and technical fields, there is no wrong certification as everything can be applied and leveraged.<br />
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However I have also observed considerable confusion and misrepresentation concerning the training and certification for Quality certifications offered within and outside of ASQ. I was fortunate to start my career during what I call the "TQM-era", when Quality was treated as a unified and confederated profession of aggregated skills and capabilities. <br />
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My concern around this confusion is that providers, both within and outside of ASQ, are now starting to charge a significant financial sum ($ thousands !!!) to provide training for what are essentially open-book exams. While people are free to spend their money as they wish, optimal financial returns will come from following this sequence and prioritization:<br />
- Actual work experience in the Quality domain (technically a prerequisite for certification)<br />
- Self-study from recommended resources (often the source books of the Body of Knowledge)<br />
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<li>Audit Division for CQA, </li>
<li>Reliability Division for CRE, </li>
<li>Biomedical Division for CBA, </li>
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<li>Lean Enterprise Division for Lean Certifications, </li>
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- Tutorial or refresher sessions from peers and mentors with specific experience in the exam. This should be organized by the Education or Certification Chair of your ASQ Member Unit (either a section or division)<br />
- Core training from ASQ (webinars or live sessions); either from the ASQ Member Unit or ASQ Learning (ASQ HQ programs)<br />
- Supplemental training from accredited post-secondary institutions<br />
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I recommend this as an alternative to the breadth and plethora of random providers who appear out of nowhere to suddenly declare themselves as universal experts. My recommendation is to exercise caution and conduct due diligence on such organizations. Behind the slick web pages and glossy advertising campaigns, you may find that the so-called "international experts" of 2016 are actually recent graduates or were in jobs or roles unrelated to their "expertise". As a caution, a professional track record of at least 3 years should be adequate to validate the legitimacy of the business or consulting company and its practitioners, and permit a proper vetting of its testimonials and credentials.<br />
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One source of confusion came from the Six Sigma continuum, which adopted the lexicon of martial arts. I have family members who are accomplished in the martial arts, and progression through the various belts was achieved based on demonstrated and judged proficiency across specific categories including forms, board breaks, weapons, sparring, and overall demeanor. The novice belts reflect a lower level of accomplishment and complexity than higher belts.<br />
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In contrast, because there is no universal Six Sigma threshold, there are variations between proficiency levels. An individual who obtains their Six Sigma Green Belt through ASQ is required to be proficient in many advanced statistical and experimental practices. In contrast, a Master Black Belt from an unaccredited provider (a.k.a. diploma mill or airport hotel seminar) can receive certification without even knowing the basics of Statistical Process Control (for example when they attempt to track an attribute with an X-bar and R control chart). <br />
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A similar source of confusion emerges with the Lean Certifications, which distinguish between Bronze, Silver, and Gold. This has two interpretations:<br />
- In competition, Gold is awards to the first place finisher, and Silver and Bronze are the subsequent prizes for second and third place. This reference implies a superiority and infers that Silver and Bronze are deficient and tainted, when compared to the "Gold-standard"<br />
- With respect to service levels, the terms of Bronze, Silver, and Gold refer to levels of care and commitment, with Gold being the premium. In such cases, a cost-conscious consumer may opt for the Bronze option to avoid overspending on a "Gold-plated" alternative. An example might be in sending a package by courier, where Bronze offers 2 business days, Silver is 1 business day, and Gold is same-day delivery. If the price difference between Bronze and Gold exceeds the value derived from the benefit, the Bronze is the more prudent option.<br />
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To add to this confusion, some consulting groups are using additional terminology like Master or Sensei. Master has significance (equivalence to the Germanic "Meister") in which a highly learned and competent tradesman or craftsman can oversee and mentor a Journeyman practitioner. However since this also applies to professional and administrative applications, the trade analogy is not fully applicable.<br />
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So how can we overcome false impressions? ASQ, as part of its current evaluation scorecard for Fellow Member candidates, has distinguished and ranked its certifications, and assigned an appropriate score. I share this objectively without prejudice or opinion.<br />
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Based on the ASQ Society Committee evaluation criteria for ASQ Fellows (when determining the top 0.1% of ASQ members in a given year), those individuals with a Master Black Belt are rated with the highest score. This is reflective of not only the subject complexity, but the managerial and executive requirements for this Program-level role.<br />
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<br />Daniel Zrymiakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00272768763566579086noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539211785684129093.post-6995074075217258692016-03-25T21:00:00.000-07:002016-04-07T01:44:54.628-07:00ASQ Society MembershipI was very delighted to read the recent <a href="http://asq.org/blog/2016/03/are-professional-associations-built-to-exist-in-2066/" target="_blank">View From The Q</a> post by ASQ Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Shontra Powell. Having had the pleasure to become personally acquainted, I will refer to the author as Shontra.<br />
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Before I comment on the well-researched and thought-provoking viewpoints expressed by Shontra, I wanted to first share some of my own analysis. The ASQ Community Development team, through its Friday Fast Facts email publication, provides a link to Growth and Retention numbers for ASQ Sections in North America.<br />
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As there is a PAR Performance Award granted to ASQ Sections (in Good Standing) who demonstrate year over year success with membership growth and retention, I wanted to review the performance of sections in Region 4 (ASQ Canada), and compare that with other geographic regions.<br />
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My discovery was that in Canada, and across North America, ASQ is in a period of decline and diminished retention rates. The current overall North America outcomes have a membership of approximately 60,000 members, with an annual growth rate of -4%, and a retention rate of 68% (based on the averages of totals for Sections). <br />
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A review of the various ASQ sections identified a particular trend: Higher retention rates correlated with higher net growth rates. This is logical, since sections with fewer members to replace can maintain and surpass their existing levels with fewer new members. <br />
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Assuming that member growth is constant, the attribute which is within our control and which can determine overall membership levels is member retention.<br />
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According to this data, ASQ cannot hope to meet its growth targets until member retention is at or surpasses 80%. <br />
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Among the insights within Shontra's post, the following would be constructive and beneficial toward the increased interest and engagement of our existing members, and consequently the basis for their long-term retention:<br />
- Continued personal and professional growth (at member discounts with value and cost recovery)<br />
- Part of connected physical and virtual communities<br />
- Instant enhancements of knowledge through 24/7 portals and continuous information channels<br />
- Breakthrough equity (I referred to this member value as "Loyalty Capital") which measures the worth of information and content.<br />
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I agree with Shontra, and the current numbers support that changes should be embraced. In reality, the graphs will not be linear; demographic shifts and industrial changes will cause abrupt chasms to appear over the next 15-20 years as Baby Boomers leave the workforce. If these changes are resisted or obstructed, the outcome will be the continued decline of our Society, until it must either be removed or absorbed into a more viable professional organization as one of its components.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; display: inline; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 14px/22.4px sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">The torch; be yours to hold it high.</span><br />
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<br />Daniel Zrymiakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00272768763566579086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539211785684129093.post-2281462478472938942016-03-08T09:30:00.001-08:002016-03-08T09:30:28.545-08:00CSQE Source Material - Dated, More Current Sources Required<br /><br />
When there are discussions about the relevance and applicability of an ASQ Certification, it is important to review the source material from which the certification is derived, and which it uses to create exams.<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ASQ is in the software quality domain. I have recently taken
on a commitment to craft practice exam questions. The reference list is
below. Given that we are now in 2016, I will highlight the relative ages
of the reference. Then consider how much software has evolved.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The range is 21 years with the newest publication 6 year old, and the oldest 27 years. I plugged this into MS Excel and
got the following</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It will be very difficult to convince people that CSQE is relevant
for 2016 when the cluster of books was written in the prior generation. Most software products from the early 2000s are past end-of-life and need to be
retired or replaced. In addition, there have been many trends and advances in software and applications which this material does not address or consider because these practices were not yet functional:</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">- Mobile applications "apps"</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">- Software as a service</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">- Social media and platforms</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">- Open access freeware</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">- Sharing services</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It is not my intent to disparage the excellent resources below. I have put in bold those particular references which I personally possess and highly recommend.</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">However I believe that this foundation of material should be augmented with more contemporary resources in Software Quality, particularly in the relevant Software QA issues of 2016 and beyond.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">CSQE Reference List </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2015 </span></div>
<b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">These
books cover the parts of the Body of Knowledge. ASQ Certification Board does
not endorse any one particular reference source. </span></b><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8 years – obsolete by 2015 version</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ø </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001-2008: Quality
Management Systems: Requirements. (new revision) <b>T860 </b>(E) </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Valid</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ø </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ASQ Code of Ethics <a href="http://www.asq.org/about-asq/who-we-are/ethics.html"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.asq.org/about-asq/who-we-are/ethics.html</span></a>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">22 years</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ø </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Booch, Grady, <i>Objected-Oriented
Analysis and Design with Applications 2</i></span><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">nd
</span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ed., </span></i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., Inc., 1994. ISBN 0805353402 </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6 years</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ø </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Capability Maturity Model</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">® </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Integration (CMMI), <i>CMMI</i></span><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">® </span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">for
Development, Version 1.3</span></i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, August
2010. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">14 years</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ø </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Daughtrey, Taz, ed., <i>Fundamental
Concepts for the Software Quality Engineer, </i>ASQ Quality Press, 2002. <b>H1115
</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><strong>14 years</strong></span></div>
<strong>
<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ø </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Futrell, Robert T., Donald F.
Shafer, and Linda I. Shafer, <i>Quality Software Project Management, </i>Upper
Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2002. ISBN 0130912972 </span></strong><br />
<br /><br />
<div style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">23 years</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ø </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Gilb, Tom, and Dorothy Graham, <i>Software
Inspection</i>, London: Addison-Wesley Professional, 1993. ISBN 0201631814 </span><br />
<br /><br />
<div style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9 years</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ø </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Gryna, Frank M., Richard C.H. Chua,
and Joseph A. Defeo, <i>Juran’s Quality Planning and Analysis for Enterprise
Quality, 5</i></span><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">th </span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ed.</span></i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, New York:
McGraw-Hill, 2007. <b>P1237 </b></span><br />
<br /><br />
<div style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">21 years</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ø </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Humphrey, Watts, <i>A Discipline for
Software Engineering, </i>Reading, Mass: Addison-Wesley, 1995. ISBN 0201546108 </span><br />
<br /><br />
<div style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">27 years</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ø </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Humphrey, Watts, <i>Managing the
Software Process, </i>Reading, Mass: Addison-Wesley, 1989. ISBN 0201180952 </span><br />
<br /><br />
<div style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><strong>17 years</strong></span></div>
<strong>
<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ø </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Juran, Joseph M., <i>Juran’s Quality
Handbook, 5</i></span><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">th </span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ed., </span></i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">New York:
McGraw-Hill, 1999. P660 </span></strong><br />
<br /><br />
<div style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">13 years</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ø </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Kan, Stephen H., <i>Metrics and
Models in Software Quality Engineering, 2</i></span><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">nd
</span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ed., </span></i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Boston: Addison-Wesley, 2003. ISBN 0201729156 </span><br />
<br /><br />
<div style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><strong>17 years</strong></span></div>
<strong>
<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ø </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Kaner, Cem, Jack Falk, and Hung Quoc
Nguyen, <i>Testing Computer Software, 2</i></span><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">nd
</span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ed, </span></i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wiley Computer Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0471358460 </span></strong><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><strong>12 years</strong></span></div>
<strong>
<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ø </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Keyes, Jessica, <i>Software
Configuration Management</i>, CRC/Auerbach Publications, 2004, 0-8493-1976-5 </span></strong><br />
<br /><br />
<div style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">21 years</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ø </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Kit, Edward, <i>Software Testing in
the Real World: Improving the Process</i>. Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., 1995.
ISBN 0201877562 </span><br />
<br /><br />
<div style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">20 years</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ø </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lyu, Michael R., <i>Handbook of
Software Reliability Engineering</i>, Los Alamitos: IEEE Computer Society
Press, New York: McGraw-Hill, 1996. ISBN 0070394008 Complete book available
online at <a href="http://www.cse.cuhk.edu.hk/~lyu/book/reliability/index.html"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.cse.cuhk.edu.hk/~lyu/book/reliability/index.html</span></a>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">12 years</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ø </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Myers, Glenford J., <i>The Art of
Software Testing, 2</i></span><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">nd </span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ed., </span></i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">New York:
John Wiley & Sons, 2004. ISBN 0471469122. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">20 years</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ø </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Myerson, Marian, <i>Risk Management
Processes for Software Engineering Methods, </i>Boston: Artech Computer House
Library, 1996. ISBN: 0890066353 </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9 years</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ø </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Poppendieck, Mary and Tom, <i>Implementing
Lean Software Development</i>, Addison-Wesley: Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2007.
ISBN 0321437381 </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><strong>12 years</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ø </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pressman, Roger S., <i>Software
Engineering: A Practitioner’s Approach, 6</i></span><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">th
</span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ed., </span></i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">New York: McGraw-Hill, 2004. ISBN 007301933X </span></strong><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">15 years</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ø </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rakitin, Steven R., <i>Software
Verification and Validation for Practitioners and Managers, 2</i></span><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">nd </span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ed., </span></i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Boston: Artech House, 2001. ISBN 1580532969, PDF download
ISBN B000066FYE </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">10 years</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ø </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Russell, J.P., ed., ASQ Quality
Audit Division, <i>The ASQ Auditing Handbook</i>, <i>3</i></span><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">rd </span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ed., </span></i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Milwaukee: ASQ Quality Press, 2006. <b>H1263 </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">13 years</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ø </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Scholtes, Peter R., Brian L, Joiner,
and Barbara J. Streibel, <i>The Team Handbook</i>, <i>3</i></span><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">rd </span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ed., </span></i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Oreil Inc., 2003. <b>P1030 </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8 years</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 6pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ø </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Schulmeyer, G. Gordon, <i>Handbook
of Software Quality Assurance, 4</i></span><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">th
</span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ed., </span></i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Boston, MA: Artech House, 2008. ISBN 9781596931862,
1596931868 </span><br />
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Software Quality Engineer Handbook. </i>ASQ Quality Press, Milwaukee, 2009.
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<br />Daniel Zrymiakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00272768763566579086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539211785684129093.post-9543486075087468202016-03-03T12:02:00.002-08:002016-03-08T09:31:39.644-08:00ASQ Members - Synchronize ASQ Certifications for fun and profitThis is a particular message which, if I do nothing else in ASQ, I hope will be associated with any legacy I may have.<br />
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To paraphrase Winston Churchill, I am a modest man because I have much to be modest about. In my middle age, my aspirations have shifted so that on a good day, I can claim to be punctual, polite, and have good personal hygiene. Unfortunately in 2016, possession of these three attributes concurrently elevates one to the top percentile of society.<br />
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As far as the merits and benefits of ASQ certification are concerned, I defer to the many articles already published in ASQ Quality Progress, along with the excellent ASQ video available on YouTube.<br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tF7Ira74tJ4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tF7Ira74tJ4</a><br />
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With respect to synchronizing certifications, I wanted to share some insight.<br />
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I have been synchronizing my certifications for 15 years, and consequently have been able to retain the original certifications I attained back in the mid-late 1990s. I have always appreciated this member benefit, but it was only recently that I realized that non-members of ASQ who wish to recertify their credentials have to do so individually at a substantially higher rate.<br />
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Assuming that the non-member does not abandon their certification or lets it lapse, the long-term commitment of a perpetual certification is $109 USD, payable every 3 years, for the rest of a career. For someone who achieved their credentials in their 20s and 30s, that could result in funding an additional 10-12 renewal cycles. This adds a long-term cost of $1000-1500 per renewable ASQ certification, unless ASQ member discounts are applied.<br />
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This long-term consideration is generally not considered, but let's say that a practitioner with 4 certifications (CQA, CQE, CSSBB, and CMQ/OE) wants their ASQ credentials to be relevant for the next 15 years (5 renewal cycles). The chart below show that the member would save over $400 USD by renewing these as an ASQ Member, and these savings would be compounded 5 times, giving a nominal long-term member benefit of $2000 USD (even more when the time-value of money is considered).<br />
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To those ASQ members with 1 or fewer renewable certifications, the benefits of certificate synchronization do not apply. Not all career models are served by having multiple certifications, but I personally advocate that a managerial CMQ/OE complements the technical certifications like CQE, CRE, or CSQE.<br />
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According to the current pricing model, certificate renewal brings incremental advantages over a 3 year period. Let's drop the whole 9 and round up prices numbers divisible by 10. <br />
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Every 3 years, the certifications have to be renewed. The savings of doing renewals within an ASQ membership (and available discounts) are immediately available on the first certification, and if you are renewing 5 or more, the cost recovery from the money saved actually exceeds the cost of ASQ membership. This means that the investment of ASQ membership is recovered every 3 years through certification renewal savings alone. It's a good deal, and one of the most valuable and under-publicized benefits of a long-term commitment to ASQ.<br />
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Daniel Zrymiakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00272768763566579086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539211785684129093.post-40428192690985940472016-02-15T09:59:00.001-08:002016-02-15T09:59:21.226-08:00Involvement - It Only Works If You Use ItCurrently I am involved with a few organizations, but there are two which I would like to highlight: American Society for Quality (ASQ) and the YMCA. <br />
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My YMCA is a family membership, which our family uses for swimming and exercise programs.<br />
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The ASQ membership is a professional society, which I have used for the last 20 years to support and enhance my career and professional development.<br />
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Imagine making the monthly or annual payments, only to not partake in the many benefits. I can't lose weight or improve my fitness and stamina unless I actually go to the YMCA, use the equipment or facilities, or take part in the lessons and workout sessions. There are additional benefits, when compared to similar organizations. The fitness coaching is excellent, and offered at a less expensive rate. However I often find the workout facilities to be empty (except at peak times), providing opportunities to almost have a private gym experience.<br />
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With respect to ASQ, there are abundant benefits, but only if these are actually used. By following a normal and expected pattern of professional involvement, a member should be able to recover their investment in member value or discounts every three years, if not sooner.<br />
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- Member discounts on events and programs provide a short-term incentive.<br />
- The member rate for certifications justifies the membership cost<br />
- Members have the ability to synchronize multiple certifications for renewal, which saves $70 per certification every three years. This is a significant benefit for those with 3 or more renewable certifications<br />
- Attendance at conferences offsets the membership costs, particularly if the conference fee is subsidized or waived for speakers, reviewers, or moderators<br />
- Subscriptions to quality journals and publication purchases provide additional member discounts<br />
- There are opportunities to encounter influential and accomplished practitioners in informal setting, enabling mentoring and guidance. This is superior to the "pay-to-play" professional coaching model which may or may not result in successful outcomes.<br />
- Strategic purchasing and portfolio management (i.e. upgrade to Senior Member, renew at least 1 month in advance) will generate additional discounts within ASQ.<br />
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Involvement in an organization can be rewarding and support personal and professional goals. However for it to work, it has to align with your particular situation, and the mentality has to complement the core values and principles. <br />
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In the 20 years since I have become acquainted with ASQ, I have discovered a combination of credentials and activities that unleashes the best value and member satisfaction for me. While this won't work for everyone, I believe it describes a level to which every ASQ member should aspire before judging whether ASQ is valuable and beneficial.<br />
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- Join as a Full Member and at the earliest opportunity, upgrade to a Senior ASQ membership<br />
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- Renew early (1 month early) to remain in good standing and be eligible for additional incentives and benefits<br />
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- In addition to your home section, join a minimum of 1 ASQ Division. The more you join, the more communities and opportunities are available to you to pursue professional involvement<br />
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- Pursue, achieve, and sustain your status in a minimum of 2 renewable ASQ certifications<br />
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- Attend a major ASQ conference (i.e. WCQI, JTCC) at least once every three years to experience the high energy personal connections<br />
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- Get involved at the section, division, regional, and society levels as a volunteer, committee member, member-leader, competition judge, or other capacity.<br />
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- Support learning as an instructor, reviewer, exam proctor, or intellectual property author for the ASQ materials related to certification and Quality Body of Knowledge<br />
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- Subscribe, review, and produce publications and presentations. This will not only enhance your stature, but may make you eligible for honoraria or royalties.<br />
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I did these very steps within the first five years, and consequently it has helped my ASQ long-term engagement. From this foundation, I have been able to recover my investment in ASQ many times over, ten-fold would be very modest. <br />
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Consider the alternate approach.<br />
- Restricting to an Associate or Student Membership limits the benefits and opportunities<br />
- Late or missed renewals affects continuity, and deprives the member of potential benefits<br />
- Confining membership to 1 section or virtual removes networking opportunities<br />
- Not attending a conference will limit the perception of ASQ to small-scale meetings with lower energy<br />
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Minimal involvement will produce minimal results. You won't burn calories or build strength if you only visit the gym 6 times a year, and you won't develop professionally unless it becomes a priority and essential part of your schedule.<br />
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Involvement in ASQ is great, but only if it works. My personal challenge is for each an every member to aspire to the following as a minimum:<br />
- ASQ Senior Member (to get the ASQ journal benefit)<br />
- Achievement of two or more renewable ASQ certifications (to get the synchronized recertification benefit)<br />
- Affiliation with two or more ASQ Divisions (to expand opportunities for networking and involvement)<br />
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<strong>Fear Of Missing Out</strong> - You can overcome that fear with involvement, which is within your control.Daniel Zrymiakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00272768763566579086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539211785684129093.post-28634226401511001202016-01-29T23:07:00.000-08:002016-01-29T23:07:02.601-08:00MONOPOLY - Strategies and Lessons LearnedWith the popularity of Donald Trump, for some reason I have been inclined to spend more of my time playing Monopoly. I play online because it is the quickest, though I also enjoy live board games as well with real people<br />
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My general strategy is to acquire the less expensive properties and quickly build up houses. I have learned that since there are only 32 houses available, my strategy is to try to consume these houses prior to having any of my opponents in a position to purchases houses on their own properties.<br />
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Once the houses are consumed, I then focus on acquiring the railroads and utilities. If opponents are short of cash, they are often more willing to make trades.<br />
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Here is an example from a game where I had the 3 ideal color sets, railroads, and utilities, and consumed all of the available houses.<br />
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An alternate game shows the same strategy. Because I had the blue color set first, I ended up having to place a hotel on a less expensive property to ensure that I had sufficient houses available.<br />
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I have contemplated this game and thought of some different phases which reflect the different stages of Monopoly competition. This could be used to more clearly understand our own behaviors to particular situations.<br />
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<u>1. Opening Optimism:</u><br />
This is the initial phase where all players are keen to take their turns and make every purchase possible. This is analogous to the initial burst of enthusiasm when starting a new venture.<br />
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<u>2. Steady Gathering:</u><br />
Through the next stage, all of the participants are relatively equal and gather their properties and assets in a way that will position their next step. This methodical approach sets the foundation for future opportunities. Long-term goals are critical. In my personal case (with respect to Monopoly), because I target the less expensive properties, my opponents are more willing to make individual trades which appears to their short-term advantage, but enables the achievement of my ultimate objectives.<br />
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<u>3. Risky Venturing:</u><br />
If I am fortunate enough to get a color set, giving me a monopoly, I generally purchase houses that will provide more rental income. To do this, I have to sacrifice cash, even mortgaging my other properties to enable this initiative. This is risky because if my expenses or penalties exceed my current cash flow, I will have to sell my houses at a 50% loss. If the properties return income, that will justify the short-term cash restrictions.<br />
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<u>4. Prosperous Growth:</u><br />
Once the properties are established, they become the foundation for future growth and ultimately the consumption and acquisition of my opponents' properties and assets. In this phase, I am confident and anticipate every turn as a potential source of income, property acquisition, or advantage.<br />
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<u>5. Futility and Defeat:</u><br />
No strategy is foolproof. Sometimes the opponents have good fortune and are able to build up their properties earlier. In this stage, I am hesitant to take my turn, hopeful to avoid paying high rentals, and if I do land in jail, I will remain as the safety of jail is preferable to the risk of financial ruin.<br />
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<u>6. Absurdity:</u><br />
Sometimes the opponents will conspire and make unreasonable trades with each other to enable their success. Paying 5X the property value will enrich one opponent at the expense of another outside of my control. This happens in both automated and real-life Monopoly competition. If someone wants to do this, it is not necessarily rational but then neither is life.<br />
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So this in Monopoly, and every player has their own strategy. I would probably resemble the father of Donald Trump, Fred Trump who made his fortune with lower income housing in a less visible and prestigious part of New York City. In contrast, Donald Trump was more flamboyant and would be the player who gravitated to Park Place and Boardwalk (or their international equivalents)<br />
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Now think about your attitude to work and life. Do you charge out in the morning, chasing every opportunity? Do you make risky ventures with the expectation of a great payoff. Are you simply gathering your modest gains randomly, or are they targeted for a greater future opportunity? Most importantly, are you hiding from life's challenges, or are you embracing and tackling those entities in your path.<br />
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The most important thing I have learned is to have a clear plan and work toward that plan. Maybe it is not the best plan for everyone, but it works for me. When I play online, I generally play against 3 opponents. By random selection, I should only win 25% of the time, but by focusing and prioritizing on building properties in the range between Reading Railroad and Free Parking (squares 6-19 from Go), my success rate is between 65-70%, even when playing with top opponents.<br />
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Always be building up and improving. Sometimes a calculated risk is necessary to get to a desired level. In real-life terms, this may involve taking time away from work to focus on school, or leaving the predictable income levels of a full-time job to start a new business venture. <br />
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Back to Donald Trump. My impression is that he spent a lifetime preparing to be an overnight political success. Consider how unlikely it is that a citizen who has never previously held nor been officially nominated for public office has challenged and surpassed opponents with far more extensive backgrounds in public service and elected office. Whether or not he got elected, nobody can doubt that if presidential politics were a Monopoly board, Mr. Trump would be the one with the hotels and houses on his properties, anticipating a windfall every time someone landed on his square.Daniel Zrymiakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00272768763566579086noreply@blogger.com0