CQI East of Scotland - Programme

DATE

TOPIC

SPEAKER

February 2008
Tuesday 12th
7:30 pm

Student presentations prize competition

Adam Smith
College students

March 2008
Tuesday 11th
7:30 pm

The Deming Red Bead Experiment

Speaker Notes
The Red Bead Experiment This is a simple experiment that highlights some of the factors required in the drive for "Quality" and continual improvement. For example: The dominant factor in quality performance is the design of the operating system That people in general come to work wanting to do their best To avoid mis-interpreting data we need to use SPC when analysing measurement That we all have theories of management - and we open the door to learning when we can identify those theories and challenge them in light of modern research.

Gordon is the Chief Executive of The Deming Learning Network, a not for profit membership organisation in Aberdeen (Scotland) . The Network is committed to W Edwards Deming's vision which was to start us "on the road to knowledge, and to create a yearning for more knowledge." It has over the years run a whole range of activities including a CEO club and groups looking at safety, psychology, systems and SPC. The DLN provides training courses as well as services through those members who are consultants. It aims to work closely with all other Deming activities around the world. The significant event in Gordon's personal journey was his attendance at Dr W Edwards Deming's four day seminar in 1990 and having the opportunity to attend Dr Deming's 'Ashridge' study weekend in 1991.

The Deming Society

APRIL 2008
Tuesday 15th
7:30 pm

Draft revision of ISO9004 – Management of sustainability

East of Scotland Branch - Notice of Annual General Meeting
Download agenda here.

Followed by AGM at 8.30 pm

Derek Millar
Principal Assessor
Quality Ecosse Ltd