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• The DMAIC Way® Green Belt

  • Start
    11 Jan 2021
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    (CST)
  • End
    22 Jan 2021
  •  
    (CST)
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual Training Sessions

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  During these virtual sessions individuals will learn the process of The DMAIC Way™ while working through an improvement project for their organization.  The participants will learn intermediate tools and skills as well as how to lead a team to accomplish a project.  This is a learn-by-doing type of course that includes coaching after the class to support the individual through the project to obtain certification. The DMAIC Way^®

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• Visualizing Data for Action Webinar

  • When
    21 Jan 2021
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (CST)
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Have you been in a meeting where you (or others) don’t understand the data? Do you have to spend time explaining the data? Do you have information that is hard to shuffle through to make actionable or clearly communicate? Jump in and explore methods to visualize your information, turn it to data so you can turn information to knowledge.

  At this workshop attendees will:

  • Explore challenges with information and data
  • Discover techniques to visualize data
  • Identify action steps you can take to increase the understanding of your information and data

  
  

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• The DMAIC Way® Green Belt

  • Start
    27 Jan 2021
  •  
    (CST)
  • End
    10 Feb 2021
  •  
    (CST)
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual Training Sessions

  Register

  During these virtual sessions individuals will learn the process of The DMAIC Way™ while working through an improvement project for their organization.  The participants will learn intermediate tools and skills as well as how to lead a team to accomplish a project.  This is a learn-by-doing type of course that includes coaching after the class to support the individual through the project to obtain certification. The DMAIC Way^®

  
  Co-sponsored by Indian Hills Community College  

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• 8D Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Training

  • When
    2 Feb 2021
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (CST)
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Explore the steps of 8D in a dynamic, instructor-led environment. This course, which focuses on problem-solving, describes to participants the methodologies that have proven to be best practices for effective 8D development. Each participant will be able to interact with all of the elements of the 8D process, including the use of tools such as Ishikawa/ Fishbone, Affinity Diagrams, Is / Is Not, Process Flow and Comparative Analysis. Management Systems

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• Art of Influence Webinar

  • When
    10 Feb 2021
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (CST)
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Influence impacts our lives every day. Whether you work to convince an individual, group, sway an entire organization to move or think in another direction, influence is the key. We dll persuade is key to effective leadership. We will delve into this key skill rooted in communication, self-awareness, authenticity and listening.

  At this workshop attendees will:

  • Define the impact of influence
  • Explore the core steps of being influential
  • Discover areas of growth to increase your ability to influence

  
  

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• Baldrige Examiner Experience

  • When
    22 Feb 2021
  •  
    (CST)
  • Location
    Virtual Training

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  Always wanted to be an examiner but the hours, effort or time of year create a conflict in attending? In this experience, you will learn how to evaluate an organization’s processes and results using the Baldrige Framework. In this interactive experience you will dive deep in the criteria, write feedback, and hone your critical thinking skills while developing an “Examiner Like Brain”.  Baldrige

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• The DMAIC Way® Yellow Belt Training

  • When
    23 Feb 2021
  •  
    (CST)
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Yellow Belt is focused on basic tools and techniques for problem solving, project management, CI and how these fit into a consistent framework that delivers results.  The DMAIC Way^®

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• Building a Center of Excellence Webinar

  • When
    24 Feb 2021
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (CST)
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Organizations desire to be awesome. Using the concept of centers of excellence by identifying and building capability to attain and sustain world-class performance and value within your organization can be a pivotal step.
  

  At this workshop attendees will:

  • Discover what a center of excellence is
  • Identify how an organization can benefit from centers of excellence
  • Explore the key steps in building a center of excellence

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• Audit FUNdamentals

  • When
    3 Mar 2021
  •  
    (CST)
  • Location
    Virtual

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   Auditing is not just a valuable activity for organizations that hold quality system certifications. Auditing will help identify areas that are both running well and poor. Audit fundamentals workshop provides members at all levels of an organization the tools and techniques they need to perform effective and value added audits. The half-day workshop activities include learning how to  plan audit activities, execute the audit, document what you find, and communicating the results.   Management Systems

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• The DMAIC Way® Black Belt

  • Start
    3 Mar 2021
  •  
    (CST)
  • End
    26 Mar 2021
  •  
    (CDT)
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Learn advanced improvement tools, statistical analysis, coaching, program management during this course. Our focus will be to build on your green belt knowledge as you take on larger scoped projects, coach other belts, build a Six Sigma program and more. This course includes a statistical software license and requires you to have taken Green Belt previously with IQC or another provider.  The DMAIC Way^®

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• Power of Coaching Webinar

  • When
    3 Mar 2021
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (CST)
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Many of us have had a coach in our life…sometimes great, sometimes it could have been better.  Coaching creates learning and growth based on their own experiences.  Engaging in coaching provides a pathway to deepen the learning of successes, losses, and failures. Join us to see how coaching can open people up to what’s possible, break through limiting beliefs, and take intentional action.
  

  At this workshop attendees will:

  ·         Identify what coach is and is not

  ·         Understand the key elements of coaching

  ·         Discover the impact coaching can have on individuals

  
  

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• Leading Projects for Non-Project Managers

  • When
    5 Mar 2021
  •  
    (CST)
  • Location
    Virtual training

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  We all have projects that we need to accomplish and many times there is a knowledge gap on how to plan and execute that project to achieve the best results possible.  This workshop will provide you the tools to understand a simple project framework, plan your work, and execute to get outstanding results. 
  Organizational Development

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• ISO 9001:2015 Introduction and Overview

  • When
    9 Mar 2021
  •  
    (CST)
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Many organizations are certified or working towards certification to ISO 9001:2015.  This session is focused on understanding the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 and how you can work towards certification.  Management Systems

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• ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Training

  • Start
    9 Mar 2021
  •  
    (CST)
  • End
    11 Mar 2021
  •  
    (CST)
  • Location
    Virtual

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  This interactive workshop is designed for the participants to learn and apply internal auditing skills using ISO 9001 as the foundation of the audit. Attendees will learn how to understand the ISO 9001 standard and apply auditing skills learned to support/enhance the organization’s current auditing system. Management Systems 

  
  

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• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training

  • Start
    9 Mar 2021
  •  
    (CST)
  • End
    12 Mar 2021
  •  
    (CST)
  • Location
    Virtual

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  This course is specially designed for lead auditors and audit program leaders.  We will learn the skills of auditing, complete a deep dive into the management system standard, review best practices for audit programs, data tracking and auditor coaching and mentoring.  Participants will leave with actions they can take to implement a new program or improve their current program.  Management Systems

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• Creating a Learning Organization Webinar

  • When
    26 Mar 2021
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Learning has been described as gaining new knowledge or skills through experience, innovation and reflection.  Building an organization built on learning allows teams to embed learning inside the organization to move the organization forward.  Organizational Learning comes from evaluation, improvement, gaining new and sharing information and furthering individual, team and organizational growth.
  

  During this workshop, we will explore the five key elements of organizational learning and the benefits of shifting towards a learning organization.

  At this workshop attendees will:

  ·         Learn the five key elements of organizational learning

  ·         Discover the benefits of having a learning organization

  ·         Capture ideas on how to embed learning in their team

  
  

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• AS 9100 Rev. D Introduction and Overview

  • When
    20 Apr 2021
  •  
    (CDT)
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Many organizations are certified or working towards certification to AS 9100.  This session is focused on understanding the requirements of AS 9100 and how you can work towards certification.  Management Systems

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• AS 9100 Rev. D Internal Auditor Training

  • Start
    20 Apr 2021
  •  
    (CDT)
  • End
    22 Apr 2021
  •  
    (CDT)
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Meet the training requirements for internal auditors for Management Systems through training in the principles and current interpretation of the requirements as related to AS 9100 Rev. D and the ISO 19011 audit guideline document. The course provides students with a uniform interpretation of the standard requirements related to auditing of Aerospace Management Systems. Learn critical knowledge for your staff and management and qualify additional staff to conduct internal audits. Management Systems

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• AS 9100 Rev. D Lead Auditor Training

  • Start
    20 Apr 2021
  •  
    (CDT)
  • End
    23 Apr 2021
  •  
    (CDT)
  • Location
    Virtual

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  This course is specially designed for AS 9100 Rev. D and the ISO 19011 lead auditors and audit program leaders. We will learn the skills of auditing, complete a deep dive into the management system standard, review best practices for audit programs, data tracking and auditor coaching and mentoring. Participants will leave with actions they can take to implement a new program or improve their current program. Management Systems

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• iPEX Conference

  • Start
    4 May 2021
  •  
    8:00 AM (CDT)
  • End
    5 May 2021
  •  
    5:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Likely UnConference Virtual Event

  

  Join us online  for Iowa's ONLY conference dedicated to performance Excellence.  We will have more than 20 speakers and learning session opportunities all from the comfort of where you wish to attend!

  Payment Policy

  Payment must be received in full prior to the conference date. We reserve the right to refuse admission to the conference if payment has not been received. If registering for early-bird rates, your payment must be postmarked by 4/30/2020.

  Cancellation Policy

  Transfer of Registration: If you register and are unable to attend, you may substitute another person in your place. You must provide the individual’s contact information prior to the conference date. This information must be provided for the individual to attend.

  Accommodation

  If you have a disability and need accommodation in order to attend this conference, please contact us as soon as possible.

  Contact IQC at iqc@iowaqc.org or call 319.398.7101 with any questions.

  
  

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• Baldrige Examiner Experience

  • When
    5 May 2021
  •  
    (CDT)
  • Location
    Virtual Training

  Register

  Always wanted to be an examiner but the hours, effort or time of year create a conflict in attending? In this experience, you will learn how to evaluate an organization’s processes and results using the Baldrige Framework. In this interactive experience you will dive deep in the criteria, write feedback, and hone your critical thinking skills while developing an “Examiner Like Brain”.  Baldrige

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