Posted 10/6/2006
Designed to enhance the competitiveness, quality and productivity of U.S. organizations, the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award was created in 1987. Please join us for a symposium focusing on performance excellence using the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Program and benchmarking with Baldrige award winners. The Baldrige Program is a proven, nationally recognized tool to improve organization’s performance by striving for excellence.
Tuesday, October 17
7:30AM – 12:00 Noon
Seventh Mountain Resort
Bend, Oregon
Master of Ceremonies:
Jim Lussier, Past CEO of St. Charles Medical Center and founder of The Lussier Center/TLC
Currently serving as a National Baldrige Program Consultant and Past Examiner.
Topics and Presenters:
Keynote Speakers:
E. David Spong, Boeing Consultant and Past-President of Aerospace Support
"The Boeing Story - A Journey to Excellence in Two Organizations"
Janet Crutchfield, Corporate Quality Assurance Improvement, The Ritz Carlton Company
“The Ritz Carlton Approach to Quality”
Washington State Quality Program Representative:
John Van Gorkum, WSAQ Examiner
“The Washington State Quality Experience”
Central Oregon Baldrige Workshop Participants:
Travis Erickson, Corporate Director of Quality Improvement, Clear Choice Health Plans
Jerry Andres, CEO, Eagle Crest
“The Use of Baldrige in Performance Excellence”
Cost:
$95 Breakfast Included
RSVP:
Economic Development for Central Oregon
541.388.3236
dayna@edcoinfo.com
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