Engage and Network

Excellence Roundtable (ERT) features the latest insights from the Insights on Excellence research, as well as panel discussions with ASQE and ASQ subject matter experts across a variety of industries. Quality professionals and executives can deep-dive on trending topics and key takeaways from IoE research, with the unique opportunity to gain actionable insight using real-world data.

In May, ERT will return to ASQ’s annual World Conference on Quality & Improvement, welcoming conference attendees to engage and network with ASQE and quality thought leaders. In addition, in celebration of World Quality Month, ASQE will continue to host a virtual ERT exclusively for Organizational Members. Please see the details below for more information.

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2024 Excellence Roundtable Schedule and Topics

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 – 2:00pm - 4:00pm CT

San Diego, CA – In Person

Optimizing Supply Chains for Sustainability: Utilizing Cross-Functional Teamwork

Join ASQE as we offer all WCQI attendees the opportunity to experience our signature Excellence Roundtable (ERT) thought-leadership event. Panelists will discuss the latest Insights on Excellence^® (IoE) research about "Optimizing Supply Chains for Sustainability," and how cross-functional teamwork with an existing workforce is essential to achieve environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. Engage in this discussion, connect with quality professionals, and learn how your organization can benefit from IoE resources from ASQE.

Tuesday, November 7, 2024 – 10:00am - 11:30am CT

Virtual via Zoom

Overcoming Resistance with Change Management

Join ASQE as we celebrate World Quality Month with our virtual ERT, featuring a panel of subject matter experts speaking about how quality-based change management practices can help any sized organization overcome resistance to change, update outdated processes to advance, and recognize the need for clear communication and alignment across all levels of the workforce. ERT also features announcements on behalf of ASQE, a keynote, and a live Q&A session with panelists.

November 2024 ERT Presenters and Panelists:

Keynote Speaker & Panelist

April Thomas Schmidt, MSW, MS-MOB, MSSM

April holds a Master of Science degree in Management and Organizational Behavior from Silver Lake College in Manitowoc, WI. She is the Chair of the ASQ Healthcare Division, the Education Chair for the ASQ Lean Enterprise Division, the Technical Programming Chair for the ASQ Lean and Six Sigma Conference, and the Six Sigma Black Belt and Certified Quality Process Analysist Exam Chair for the ASQE Certification Council.

Panelist

Stephanie Gaulding, CQA, CPGP

Stephanie is Managing Director at Pharmatech Associates Inc. in Hayward, CA. She holds a Master of Science degree in Biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD and is active in the Parenteral Drug Association and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering. She is on the 2024 ASQ Board of Directors, is the Director and Segment Leader for the ASQ Technical Communities Council and the Past Chair for the ASQ Human Development & Leadership Division, and she is an ASQ Senior Member.

Panelist

Douglas C. Wood, CQE, CQA, SSBB, CMQ/OE, CQPA

Doug is President of DC Wood Consulting, LLC in Fairway, KS. He holds a Master of Science degree in Industrial Management from the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO. He is an ASQ Senior Member and the 2023 recipient of the ASQ Quality Management Division Howard Jones Award for outstanding long-term service as the Vice Chair of Education from 2015-2021. He is co-author of The ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Handbook, 5th Edition and the upcoming 5th edition of The Principles of Quality Cost.

Facilitator

Matt Meuleners – Executive Partner and Leadership Trainer, FOCUS Training

FOCUS Training is an interactive leadership development company that has been helping people achieve excellence through understanding and action for nearly 30 years. Matt Meuleners, Executive Partner of FOCUS Training, has facilitated numerous ASQE member-exclusive thought leadership events, including our Ascend Webinar series and past ERTs, and he will continue lending his expertise to this year’s exciting panel discussion.

Excellence Roundtable Benefits

Each ERT is designed to connect organizational best practices with real-world benchmarking results. Rooted in IoE research, ERT offers ASQE member companies and their employees a unique way to engage with experts and expand their quality community network.

Networking & Knowledge Sharing

Expert Perspectives

Latest Research & Trends

The Future of Quality

“Here is a great opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of how ASQE and ASQ members can collaborate to increase member value. By attending Ascend Workshops, you can share thoughts and ideas on topics like focusing our technological tools to obtain the results we want. Your inputs will also be summarized and shared with ASQ technical communities. I have participated in three workshops this year, and they are wonderful opportunities for thought leadership and networking.”

Allen Wong, AKW Consulting, LLC

“ASQE provides valuable resources that help us to serve our customers more effectively.”

Kelly Albrecht, TRIGO