Job Titles in Quality
In the field of quality management, you will come across various job titles. What does each of them do? We have listed some of the commonly used job titles and their typical responsibilities in this post. In addition, we have also recommended some of the training courses that can help professionals in these roles. Depending on the […]
Continue readingForce Field Analysis
Force field analysis helps you make decisions by looking at the forces for and against change. You can use this information to decide what actions will help you achieve your goals.HistoryKurt Lewin (1890-1947) developed a theory of social systems called “Field Theory,” which he used to analyze social behaviour. Lewin’s theory has been applied to […]
Continue readingMaterial Review Board (MRB)
A Material Review Board (MRB) team may be made up of several people from different departments within an organization. The Material Review Board (MRB) collectively makes decisions to disposition nonconforming material that has been referred to this board. The MRB is typically composed of the subject matter experts (SMEs) from: • Quality Engineer • Engineering Representative • Purchasing Representative • […]
Continue readingHow to Manage Process Variation?
The best way to manage variations is to understand them first. This means understanding what causes them, why they happen, and how to predict and control them. Once you understand the process well enough, you can take steps to prevent them from happening. There are two broad types of process variation: 1. Common Cause Variation 2. Special Cause […]
Continue readingLeading vs. Lagging Indicators Explained
You’ve probably heard of the term “leading indicators.” They’re the early signs of future economic trends or events. In other words, they’re important indicators for predicting what might happen in the future. But what exactly are leading indicators? And why are they useful? Let’s explore the concept together. Leading IndicatorsBusinesses often rely on leading indicators to predict […]
Continue readingAffinity Diagram
Affinity Diagram is a tool for organizing ideas generated during a brainstorming session into groups by similarity. It organizes ideas into categories so that they’re easier to understand. The term Affinity diagram was proposed by Kawakata Jiro in the 1960s, and because of it, this tool is sometimes called the KJ method.What is an Affinity Diagram?Affinity […]
Continue readingThe Differences Between Theory X & Theory Y
Motivation is a process in which an individual decides to act or not based on their own desire. It can be defined as “the energy source that drives an individual toward action.” In other words, it is the force that makes us move from one state to another. This force can be either positive or […]
Continue readingSupplier Quality Management
Organizations have become highly competitive over the last decade. This has increased pressure on them to improve their processes and reduce costs. The organizations have turned to suppliers who provide them with high-quality components, materials, and services to achieve these goals. Supplier Quality Management (SQM) aims to ensure that the highest quality standards are maintained throughout […]
Continue reading4 Communication Styles
Communication styles are personality traits that influence how we interact with other people. Each person has a dominant style, and our personality influences our preferred way of communicating. Based on the level of dominance (I win) and sociability (you win) there are 4 basic communication styles: passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive.4 Communication Styles1. Passive (I […]
Continue readingConfidentiality – Protecting Your Data
In today’s connected world, businesses rely heavily on their data. From customer information to financial records, sensitive data is often stored electronically. Confidentiality means keeping people from accessing, disclosing, stealing, etc., your data without authorization.What is Confidentiality?Confidentiality refers to protecting information from unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, distribution, publication, use or modification. The term covers both […]
Continue readingConflict of Interest 101 – What they are and how to avoid them?
A conflict of interest is when someone appears to have two different interests. It can also happen when an individual has two or more roles that are incompatible with each other. It occurs when the person becomes unreliable because of the conflict between personal and professional interests. To understand it better, let’s split this topic into three […]
Continue readingADDIE Model of Instructional Design
The ADDIE model is a systematic approach to instructional design that helps you plan your lessons effectively. It provides a framework for designing effective courses by breaking down the process into manageable steps. The ADDIE model consists of five phases: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The first four phases are used to develop an effective […]
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