ASQ Section 0511 June 2017 Meting Announcement

Wednesday, 14 June 2017

On the Border, Reston

11880 Spectrum CE, Reston, VA 20190

Directions to On the Border, Reston

Self Assessment as Part of the Quality Leader's Toolkit

Scott Rutherford

Short Narrative/Description:

• A quality leader needs tools to not only identify problems but also to communicate those problems to interested stakeholders. The organizational self-assessment is an ideal tool that utilizes process management concepts to document activity and direction; not only for the organization but also for interested stakeholders.
• Using an active example, the audience will understand the dynamics behind the development and maintenance of the self-assessment as well as tips on how to communicate results to stakeholders.

Speaker Background:

• Scott Rutherford is currently the Director of the US Navy’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Calibration Center, stationed at the Norfolk Navy Base, Norfolk VA. Scott is a senior member of the American Society for Quality.
• Scott is a twelve year veteran of the US Army having served in logistics, recruiting, and operations research positions in locations in the United States and Republic of Korea.
• After his Army tenure, Scott spent five years as a Quality Manager in the packaging industry.
• Scott spent four years in the School of Business at Christopher Newport University serving as an assistant professor and assistant dean, teaching Statistical Thinking to undergraduate students.
• From 2005 - 2010, Scott taught the Navy’s curriculum for Green Belt, Black Belt and Champion courses world-wide.
• Scott’s previous assignment was serving as the Master Black Belt for the 500-person, Quality Assurance Office for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA, Scott advised leadership on process improvement activities, self-assessment activities and mentored organizational Green Belts.
• ASQ Certifications (Inactive): CQE, CQA, CQM/OE, CQSSBB, CCT
• ASQ Positions

2001 – 2002: Treasurer, Section 1114

2002 – 2004: Chair, Section 1114

2004 – 2010: Deputy Regional Director, Region 11

2007 – 2009: Team Lead for the ASQ Training Initiative

2009 – 2013: Administrative Council member of the ASQ Learning Institute

2010 – 2013: Administrative Council member of the ASQ Six Sigma Forum

2012 – Present: ASQ Influential Voice – Square Peg Musings blog

2015 – 2017: Chair, Section 1114

• Co-founder and planning participant, Virginia Quality Conference – 2004 to 2006
• Education:

Bachelors of Science in Accounting – University of Delaware

Masters of Science in Operations Research – University of Delaware

Handouts:

• Self Assessment as Part of the Quality Leader's Toolkit presentation slides (PDF) (PPTX)

Dinner Location:

Come to On The Border in Reston, VA and enjoy authentic Mexican food favorites. Be sure to review the menu and then complete the reservation form

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Reservations: To register for this meeting complete our on-line registration form by the Monday of the week of the meeting. Cost for dinner is $25.00 per person if reservations are made by the deadline (the Friday before the meeting), $30 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 which can be used up to the Sunday before the meeting. If you wish to make a reservation after the Sunday before the meeting or your plans change, please contact dba17@asq0511.org, and let us know. There is no cost for the social night. But, if you've registered to attend and your plans change, please contact dba17@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, 12 July 2017 - Olive Garden, Tysons Corner

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 programs17@asq0511.org.

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