Have you ever had the inclination to start your own business but were confronted with the dilemma of not knowing how to run all aspects of a business? College and graduate school can provide you the education needed, and they may even provide limited experience through apprenticeships and entrepreneurial programs but nothing will provide you the actual experience until you make the leap. One must trust themselves before taking on such risk and this is where ASQ can provide assistance.
I became an ASQ member leader (aka volunteer) back in 1992 simply to earn recertification units needed to help retain my professional ASQ certifications, and now, after over 30 years of ASQ service, I know that my volunteer contributions have benefited me much more than they have ASQ. Not only has member leader service provided me countless recertification units but it has also generated a tremendous personal network, enhanced my writing and public speaking skills, and helped me succeed as an instructor and developer of course materials. However, most importantly, ASQ service has provided me the opportunity to hone my leadership skills and practice business related skills in an actual but safe environment.