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Pimentel Joins Type One Ventures as Director of Frontier Strategy

July 24, 2026

Type One Ventures, the rapidly growing venture capital firm investing in multi-stage space, artificial intelligence, and deep technology companies, announced the appointment of Omar Pimentel as Director of Frontier Strategy.


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Gleason Corporation Appoints Thakkar President, Chief Operating Officer

July 7, 2026

Gleason Corporation has appointed Bijal Thakkar as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective July 6, 2026.


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Quality Management Systems 101: What Manufacturers Need to Know

July 6, 2026

A Quality Management System (QMS) in manufacturing is a foundational framework of policies, processes, and procedures that ensures products consistently meet strict customer and regulatory requirements.


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Quality-Centered, People-Driven Leadership

Quality is simply a leadership philosophy.
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Kim Humphrey
May 16, 2026

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.


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Management

Preparing for Fellow: A Career Goal

Structured Career Planning for Professional Recognition
Daniel E. Sniezek
April 15, 2026

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. 


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Speaking of Quality

Leadership Principles That Drive Quality and Team Success

Work hard and demonstrate commitment. People notice the effort you put forth, and it motivates others.
James Spichiger
Jim Spichiger
April 9, 2026

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. 


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Spotlight on the ASQ Fellows Innovation Think Tank

Artificial intelligence, automation, digital transformation, and new forms of data governance are reshaping how organizations operate and how quality is defined.
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Don Brecken
March 13, 2026

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


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Guest Column | Benjamin Linke

Kaizen: A Cornerstone of Sustainable Operational Excellence

By implementing the principles of Kaizen, we became a stronger organization and better partner for the nondestructive testing (NDT) industry.
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Benjamin Linke
October 14, 2025

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.


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Column | Gary Cox

How Frontline Leaders Are the Missing Link in Sustaining Quality Improvements

If we’re serious about sustaining quality improvements, we need to be equally serious about how we develop and support our frontline leaders.
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Gary Cox
September 12, 2025

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.


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Management

Building HI, Human Intelligence, with People-Centric Leadership

The power of this approach is achieved when it becomes our natural response in any situation, whether we are innovating, collaborating, solving a problem, addressing a challenge, or giving or getting feedback.
Lisa Weis
March 19, 2025

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.


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