ASQ Section 0511 May 2013 Meeting Announcement

Wednesday, 15 May 2013

Amphora, Herndon

1151 Elden Street Herndon VA 20170

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Performance and Quality Management Working Together Thru Technology

Charles (Chuck) N. Brans, Vice President for US and Canada, VisionWaves

Short Narrative/Description:

• – In some organizations and projects, performance and quality management seem to work at odds with one another. One side suspects or feels that the other does not understand their point of view and objectives to achieve what is best for the project, company, or customer. Typically, manual processes and resources have to be put in place to ensure that balance. Today, technology exists that supports the balance and in-sight for managers to optimize the strategic results and shareholder value. This presentation describes the methodology and technology.Description – In some organizations and projects, performance and quality management seem to work at odds with one another. One side suspects or feels that the other does not understand their point of view and objectives to achieve what is best for the project, company, or customer. Typically, manual processes and resources have to be put in place to ensure that balance. Today, technology exists that supports the balance and in-sight for managers to optimize the strategic results and shareholder value. This presentation describes the methodology and technology.

Speaker Background:

Charles (Chuck) N. Brans, Vice President of US and Canada of VisionWaves Inc., joined VisionWaves in November 2010 to execute performance engineering and program management on US programs and perform executive operations for VisionWaves’ North American Corporation in Denver, Colorado.

As the North American executive leader for VisionWaves, Chuck works with current and potential customers to understand requirements and facilitate the implementation of the VisionWaves solutions to improve program and operational performance.

Chuck holds a BS degree in aeronautical engineering from California Polytechnic in San Luis Obispo, and MS degree in Computer Management Information Systems from the University of Denver.

Chuck started his career as an aerospace engineer for IBM Federal Systems for the GNC on-board flight software for NASA’s Space Shuttle and Station Programs. Chuck has lead engineering departments and a program manager for the USAF Programs.

Chuck is a certified Program Executive and Manager for IBM and a commercial pilot and certified flight instructor.

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Reservations: Cost for dinner is $30.00 per person if reservations are made by the deadline, $35 if otherwise. There is no charge to attend for the presentation only. To register with or without dinner please use our on line reservation form. If your plans change, please contact arrangements13@asq0511.org, and let us know.

Schedule:

5:30pm - 6:30pm Monthly Board Meeting

6:30pm - 7:00pm Registration & Networking

7:00pm - 8:00pm Dinner

8:00pm - 9:00pm Section Business & Presentation

Meetings are open to all ASQ members as well as to the public.

Next Meeting:
Wednesday, 19 June 2013

Call for Speakers!!!
Would you or someone you know like to speak at a future ASQ meeting? We're always looking for volunteers. Be creative! Exercise your public presentation skills! Earn recertification credits! Get a free dinner! Please contact programs13@asq0511.org.

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