Why Attend
The Certified Manager Quality and Organizational Excellence is a professional who leads and champions process-improvement initiatives – everywhere from small businesses to multinational corporations – that can have a regional or global focus in a variety of service and industrial settings.
Instructor-led training that uses interactive learning methods, including class discussion, small group activities, and role-playing
Learn and implement the concepts outlined in the Body of Knowledge (BOK); Learn to apply the standards and procedures that will help improve organizational processes for better quality outcomes; Motivate and lead teams to ensure satisfactory customer/supplier relations, strategic planning, and organizational improvements; Help team members take the right quality initiatives; Learn to analyze financial situations, evaluate and pre-empt risks, and successfully bring about change management; Learn to apply quality management processes in planning and executing projects; Learn to use various metrics, tools, and techniques to measure quality
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Module 1:
Day 1
Organizational leadership, teams strategy development and deployment
Organizational Structures
Leadership Challenges
Teams and Team Processes
ASQ Code of Ethics
Leadership styles
Teams and team-building techniques
Change management
Strategic plan development and deployment
Strategic Planning Models
Business Environment Analysis
Strategic Plan Deployment
Strategic Plan Deployment
Organizational Performance Measurement
Day 2
Management elements and methods
Management Skills and Abilities
Communication Skills and Abilities
Project Management
Quality System
Quality Models and Theories
Principles of management
Management theories, styles, and tools
Human resources management
Financial management
Risk management
Communication skills and abilities
Project management
Project documentation
Quality system
ISO and other third party standards
Different quality methodologies
Quality philosophies
Day 3
Quality and process management tools
Problem-Solving Tools
Process Management
Measurement: Assessment and Metrics
The seven classic quality tools
Mapping the process
Analyzing the process
Innovation and creativity tools
Lean tools
Theory of Constraints (TOC)
Basic statistical use
Statistical analysis
Process capability
Qualitative assessment
Day 4
Customer-focused organizations
Customer identification and segmentation
Internal and external customers
Customer needs and voice of the customer
Customer satisfaction and loyalty
Basic customer service principles
Customer Relationship Management
Day 5
Supply chain management
Supplier selection and communications
Supplier performance and improvement
Supplier certification, partnership, and alliances
Training and development
Training needs analysis and plans
Training material design and delivery
Training effectiveness and evaluation
Module 2:
Day 6
Introduction to Total Quality Management
Overview of TQM principles and concepts
Understanding the benefits and significance of TQM in organizations
Case studies and examples of successful TQM implementations
Key elements of TQM, including customer focus, continuous improvement, and employee involvement
Exploring the role of leadership in driving TQM initiatives
Day 7
Quality Planning and Strategy
Setting quality objectives and targets
Developing a quality policy and strategy
Creating a quality management system framework
Tools and techniques for quality planning, such as SWOT analysis, benchmarking, and quality function deployment (QFD)
Designing quality into products and processes through robust design and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
Day 8
Quality Control and Assurance
Statistical process control (SPC) and its application in monitoring and controlling quality
Implementing effective quality control methods, including control charts, sampling plans, and inspection techniques
Understanding the concept of Six Sigma and its role in quality assurance
Documenting and implementing quality standards and procedures
Conducting internal audits and management reviews for quality assurance
Day 9
Continuous Improvement and Lean Principles
Introduction to continuous improvement methodologies, such as Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma
Identifying and eliminating process waste and non-value-added activities
Applying Lean tools, such as 5S, Kanban, and value stream mapping
Encouraging employee involvement in problem-solving and process improvement initiatives
Implementing a culture of continuous improvement and learning
Day 10
Quality Management Tools and Techniques
Advanced statistical tools for quality improvement, such as design of experiments (DOE) and hypothesis testing
Root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques, including fishbone diagrams, Pareto analysis, and 5 Whys
Quality performance metrics and measurement systems, such as key performance indicators (KPIs) and balanced scorecards
Developing effective supplier quality management strategies and techniques
Reviewing case studies of organizations that have achieved excellence through TQM