New Zealand Organisation for Quality

The latest issue of #QualityBusiness is now available for NZOQ members. 📙 This final edition for 2024 highlights two key themes: the #WorldQualityWeek focus on “Quality: from compliance to performance” and our ongoing #QualityGurus series. In this issue, readers will find: 🌐 An introduction to the #WorldQualityWeek theme by Vincent Desmond 📜 An exploration of Dr. Walter Shewhart, the man who inspired Deming and Juran, by Dr. Jackie Graham 💡 Insights into James Harrington’s legacy and his contribution to #QualityManagement by Jeff Ryall 📈 A look into Armand Feigenbaum’s pioneering work on #TotalQualityManagement by Dr. Martin ANDREW ♻️ Practical guidance on the #ImprovementCycle by Dr. Jackie Graham 🛠️ Why the construction industry struggles with #QualityInDesign by David Myers and Dr. Martin ANDREW 🗣️ Reflections on the APQO Conference in Mexico City by Abraham Fenn and Sonja McFarlane 📝 A report on the 2024 Asian Network for Quality Congress by Dr. Nigel Grigg ⚖️ Challenges of assuring quality in forensic science by Anna Heavey 📋 A certifier’s perspective on shifting from conformance to performance by Leon Michailidis 🌱 A thought piece on how ‘alive’ your management system is by Russell Veitch 🏢 Strategies for adapting and transforming business models with #BusinessExcellence by Atif Baig 🕵️ Insights into modern auditing practices by Kevin Sanders This issue also introduces Aimie Pugh in a profile by Louise Edgley. Plus, enjoy reviews of two thought-provoking books: “Paper Safe” by Greg Smith and “Data, Strategy, Culture & Power” by Fiona Green, both reviewed by Dr. Martin ANDREW. Members can read all these articles on the iQ member portal. Not a member? Join NZOQ today to access this issue and more 👉 https://lnkd.in/ezN3DfPg

Meri Kirihimete from NZOQ! 🎄 Thank you for choosing us to support your quality journey. We wish you a restful holiday filled with happiness and inspiration for the year ahead. Our National Office is now closed and will reopen on 13 January. Happy holidays everyone! ✨

NZOQ President Abraham Fenn presented at the CIIE International Quality Innovation Forum, organised by the Shanghai Association for Quality (SAQ). 🗣️ The event drew 53,000+ attendees, including 7,500 on the English livestream. Thanks to SAQ for hosting this successful forum! 👏

CQI | The Chartered Quality Institute CEO Vincent Desmond introduces the latest issue of #QualityBusiness with #WorldQualityWeek theme, ‘Quality: from compliance to performance’, emphasising quality management’s potential for real performance improvements rather than merely meeting compliance requirements.

🌐 It's here! #WorldQualityWeek 2024 has started and we’re celebrating quality in all its forms. This year’s theme, Quality: From Compliance to Performance, highlights how quality professionals are primed to shape the future and ensure that quality a key enabler of success🌟

📅 Coffee & Conversation series: Working from Home 🕑 31 October 2024, 12:10–12:30 p.m. 💻 Online meeting Following our Quality Day panel, there’s been increased discussion on #WorkingFromHome, led by Finance Minister Nichola Willis and the push for public service workers to return to the office. We’ll also touch on the need for in-house support for #GenZ employees entering the workforce. Do you want to catch up for a 20-minute Zoom call? Bring your coffee and join this conversation—contributors and listeners equally welcome! ☕ Register by emailing Lynley 👉 lynley.coburn@nzoq.org.nz

💼 Job opening: Quality Systems/Compliance Manager for AuCom 🕒 Full time 📍 Christchurch, New Zealand Exciting opportunity for an experienced quality/compliance professional to join a leading global technology organisation. Apply by 30 September. More info 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_VDkXq4

Congratulations on achieving your #LeanSixSigma Green Belt, Angela! 👏👏👏 We're honoured to have been part of your learning journey. #LearnShareGrow

It's your final call to register for face-to-face Internal Auditor training in #Napier, coming up on 23–24 September! 📅 Develop essential skills to conduct internal audits aligned with #ISO9001. Ideal for anyone looking to enhance their audit capabilities and improve business processes. Don't miss out! Contact us on 📞 +64 6 351 4407 or 📧 quality@nzoq.org.nz to secure a spot. More info 👉 https://lnkd.in/ec3Vi-PX

Thank you, BusinessFirstNZ and Wayne Macpherson, for the opportunity to speak with the #Manawatu and #Wanganui business leaders on organisational performance. It was great to see local businesses' commitment to pursuing excellence. I was impressed with the workshop participants' willingness to learn and share their knowledge and experience with other participants. It was an insightful experience! Thanks to the Manawatū Business Chamber, the New Zealand Organisation for Quality and BPIR.com (Best Practice Improvement Resource) for supporting the workshop. My special thanks to all our participants from #Manawatu, #Wanganui and #Wellington for joining us despite the bad weather. It was a pleasure meeting you all! We need more such events and consolidated efforts to promote #businessexcellence and related tools to help our struggling #NZbusinesses improve their productivity. #businessexcellence #NZbusinesses #NewZealand #Baldrige #Benchmarking #TRADE #perfromanceexcellence