Ceptara

Event Description

Dr. W. Edwards Deming oftentimes was known as the Prophet of Quality, but many people fail to understand his impact and influence on waste reduction, the early Lean movement, and the resurgence of Japan’s quality and productivity.  Learn about Dr. Deming (as personified by Mike Micklewright), his principles (14 Points), how he would have viewed today’s business and quality world against his 14 Points, and his viewpoint on today’s trends in Lean, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, and ISO 9001.  Learn about Dr. Deming -- the man, the prophet, and his principles and how they so much impacted the Toyota Production System.  During this presentation, Mike will alternate between being Dr. Deming and himself to provide an entertaining and informative contrast in presentation styles. 

Ceptara Managing Partner, Chris Lindstrom, is the Vice Chair of the Seattle section and invites you to get involved with your local ASQ section. If you're in the Seattle he looks forward to seeing you at the meeting.

More Info on ASQ Seattle Section homepage

About the Speaker

MIKE MICKLEWRIGHT is a dynamic keynote speaker, Dr. Deming impersonator, author, business and quality consultant, and trainer based in the Chicago area.

Mike writes his own column for Quality Digest, an on-line magazine, in which he is known as the Whys Guy.  He has recently written two books, Out of Another @#%^! Crisis and Lean ISO 9001 that are available through ASQ.  Mike also has developed his own line of ISO, Auditing, and Lean videos.

Mike is also a Midwest Board Member of the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME), an AME Manufacturing Excellence Award Assessor, and a member of the US TAG to ISO/TC 176, the organization that writes the ISO 9000 set of standards.

Mike specializes in Lean, ISO 9001, Leadership, Deming, Auditing, and Root Cause Analysis. He is an ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Quality Auditor, Quality Engineer,  Manager of Quality/Operational Excellence, and Supply Chain Analyst.   He also holds an Engineering degree from the University of Illinois. 

Mike can be reached at 847-401-0442, mike@mikemick.com