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It is an exciting time to be in manufacturing. Across the globe, the industry is reinventing itself through artificial intelligence, automation, and data analytics that improve speed, visibility, and precision.

Becoming a Fellow in a professional society such as the American Society for Quality (ASQ), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), American Institute of Architects (AIA), or Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is a recognition of sustained achievement throughout one’s career, not merely a starting point. 

I have had numerous bosses over my 40+ year career. A few were great, most were good, and several were terrible. Coinciding with my career has been the opportunity to serve as a member leader (aka volunteer) for ASQ, something I have done continuously since 1992. 

The ASQ Fellows community has long served as a source of insight, stewardship, and forward-looking leadership for the Society. 

Operational excellence is crucial for success in a dynamic industrial landscape. At Waygate Technologies, our Kaizen journey has transformed our efficiency and collaboration, turning challenges into victories. As we near 2025, the lessons learned emphasize a future of continuous improvement, empowering every team member to drive change and cultivate a culture of shared responsibility.

Frontline leaders bridge the gap between leadership's vision and daily execution, helping teams identify and resolve quality issues at the source. To be effective, they should be developed as coaches instead of just enforcers.

Building HI, or Human Intelligence, through People-Centric Leadership empowers us to engage more effectively in innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving. When this approach becomes instinctive, it enhances our ability to tackle challenges and share feedback meaningfully.

It's time to talk leadership. Let's take a look at Quality’s Leadership Survey.

Metal powder innovation since John Adams was in office.

If you’re looking to see what top companies in quality are doing, read on.