Celebrate Yourselves! November is World Quality Month!
When we think of November we immediately think about Thanksgiving, deer hunting season, and Black Friday shopping. These observations are well-known and carry a rich tradition. Some people like the tradition and some are less than pleased with it. Either way, these events are etched in America’s fabric. Throughout November, there are many other observances to speak to a diverse nation. However, November is a busy month and while we scurry to fulfill our tasks and prepare for celebrations, we can easily miss the many other events observed in November. For instance, did you know National Family week occurs in November? Plate Tectonics Day is November 1 and National STEM/STEAM Day takes places on November 8. We celebrate our veterans on November 11. November 17 is Use Less Stuff Day. With Use Less Stuff Day, we meet quality in two ways. Using less stuff makes us more efficient. Being more efficient, if only for November 17, is a laudable exercise. Quality professionals can certainly applaud the less stuff bunch. At the same time, we can use November as an opportunity to celebrate our achievements through World Quality Month.
Since 2010, ASQ has fostered World Quality Month, offering organizations around the world an opportunity to celebrate successes and share results for others to learn from. World Quality Month is also about understanding the impact quality has on the world during business hours, in the community, and at home. And there’s even some stuff available to you for your use.