Quality Press News
October 2006
Welcome to the October, 2006 issue of Quality Press News, your latest information from Quality Press.
1. HOT OFF THE QUALITY PRESS |
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The Quality Rubric: A Systematic Approach for Implementing Quality Principles and Tools in Classrooms and Schools
Steve Benjamin
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Managing the Customer Experience: A Measurement-Based Approach
Morris Wilburn
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2. UPCOMING BOOKS FROM QUALITY PRESS
Transformation to Performance Excellence: Baldrige Education Leaders Speak Out
Sandra Cokeley, Margaret Byrnes, Geri Markley, and Suzanne Keely
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The Quality Calibration Handbook: Developing and Managing a Calibration Program
Jay L. Bucher
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3. JUST IN TO QUALITY PRESS
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ISO 9001 & Sarbanes-Oxley: A System of Governance
William A. Stimson
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How to Grade for Learning: Linking Grades to Standards
Ken O’Connor
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| Five Pillars of Organizational Excellence series: |
Process Management Excellence: The Art of Excelling in Process Management (Pillar 1)
H. James Harrington
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Project Management Excellence: The Art of Excelling in Project Management (Pillar 2)
H. James Harrington and Thomas McNellis
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| Change Management Excellence: The Art of Excelling in Change Management (Pillar 3)
H. James Harrington
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Knowledge Management Excellence: The Art of Excelling in Knowledge Management (Pillar 4)
H. James Harrington
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Resource Management: The Art of Excelling in Resource Management
(Pillar 5)
H. James Harrington
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4. ASQ JOURNALS
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Quality Progress
ASQ’s flagship publication, read by more people than any other magazine on quality, features in-depth articles describing the application of innovative methods. The October edition of Quality Progress features articles on career development, employee empowerment, the lean technique of 5S, and quality in the field of construction. |
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Journal for Quality and Participation
The fall issue of the Journal for Quality and Participation features articles pertaining to teamwork, quality initiatives in schools, excellence-award judges, and training materials.
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Quality Management Journal
The October issue of the Quality Management Journal features articles on quality management practices in India, social responsibility, and cultures in relation to technology.
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5. STANDARDS
The ISO 9000 family: Development Update on Quality Management Systems standards
ISO 9000: ISO 9000 is the fundamentals and vocabulary standard. The most current version is the recently-published 2005 version. This is available in the ASQ store ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9000-2005: Quality management systems — Fundamentals and vocabulary
ISO 9001: ISO 9001 is the certifiable standard that contains the requirements for Quality Management Systems. The most current version is the 2000 version. The release of an updated version of ISO 9001 is scheduled to be published in the middle of 2009. The 2000 version will be current until the next published version scheduled for 2009. The most current version is available in the ASQ store ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001-2000: Quality Management Systems: Requirements
ISO 9004: ISO 9004 is the standard that contains guidelines for performance improvement. The most current version is the 2000 version. The release of an updated version of ISO 9004 is scheduled to be published in the middle of 2009. The 2000 version will be current until the next published version scheduled for 2009. The most current version is available in the ASQ store ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9004-2000: Guidelines for Performance Improvements |
6. NEW CALL FOR AUTHORS
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In order to increase and expand the publishing division of the largest and most renowned quality organization, Quality Press is looking for prospective authors. We are actively seeking authors with book proposals specifically related to the use of quality within THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY.
To enjoy the prestige and recognition of publishing your book with Quality Press, submit your proposal today. Click here to learn about our proposal guidelines. Or contact the Quality Press acquisitions editor via e–mail at authors@asq.org. |
7. QUALITY PRESS/STANDARDS CATALOGS AND SALE ITEMS
ASQ’s Fall/Winter Quality Press and Standards catalogs are now available. Download a PDF catalog here http://qualitypress.asq.org/catalog.html or see our entire list of sale items.
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Quality Audits for ISO 9001:2000: Making Compliance Value-Added
Timothy O’Hanlon
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Member Price: $32.00 $20
List/Forum-Division Price: $54.00 $20 |
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