Events & Workshops
2008 Examiner Training
It’s been called a “mini MBA,” and has been referred to as some of the best-run training available in Tennessee. Best of all, it’s free. By serving as a 2008 TNCPE examiner, you will experience in-depth training in the Criteria for Performance Excellence, work with regional business leadersand have an opportunity to see how some of the best organizations in Tennessee are run.
For more information about being an examiner, please visit the Examiner Page.
New examiners may apply for the 2008 Board of Examiners, by filling out a new examiner application and recommendation form. Returning examiners may fill out a returning examiner application.
New Examiner Orientation (required for all new examiners)
| Nashville |
May 30 |
| Knoxville |
June 3 |
| Nashville |
June 10 |
Examiner Training
| Nashville |
June 17-19 |
| Knoxville |
June 24-26 |
| Tri-Cities |
July 8-10 |
| Memphis |
July 15-17 |
| Chattanooga |
July 29-31 |
| Nashville II |
Aug. 5-7 |
Alumni Examiner Training
Alumni examiners who have served on the TNCPE Board of Examiners for three of the last five years may attend a one-day alumni training session, but will only be assigned to Level 1 applications.
Regional/National Quality Events
Seminars for Quality Engineers and Auditors
ASQ Middle TN Section 1118, in collaboration with selected training partners, is sponsoring a series of seminars in 2008 pertinent to the ASQ Body of Knowledge for quality engineers and quality auditors. Membership in ASQ is not necessary for enrollment. Click links below or visit www.asq-middletn.org for more information.
| Process Problem Solving |
May 21-22 |
| Internal Auditor ISO 9001: 2000 |
June 3-5 |
| Statistical Process Control |
Aug. 12-14 |
| Design of Experiments |
Sept. 10-12 |
| Internal Auditor ISO 9001:2000 |
Sept. 23-25 |
| Statistical Methods of Quality Engineering |
Oct 15-17 |
| Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing |
Nov. 12-13 |
Baldrige National Quality Program Events
Visit www.Baldrige.gov for details about these upcoming BNQP events.
ASQ's Education Leadership Summit for Superintendents
Education professionals gather to share continuous improvement best practices at ASQ's 4th annual Education Leadership Summit for Superintendents. Theme: Leading for Tomorrow's Challenges.
Best Practice Tours
Get a bird's-eye view of Tennessee's best-run organizations during our Best Practice Tours. Participants learn about business approaches, tour facilities and take home performance improvement strategies.
| Coming Up:
Excellence Award winner Wellmont Health System
Kingsport, Tenn.
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Autumn (date TBA)
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Excellence in Tennessee Conference and Awards Banquet
2009 Conference:
Wednesday, Feb. 18 to Friday, Feb. 20 (tentative)
2009 Excellence in Tennessee Awards Banquet: Thursday, Feb. 19 (tentative)
About the Conference
The Excellence in Tennessee conference is structured to both inspire and provide practical performance improvement techniques. Join national and regional leaders whose organizations have successfully navigated the road to success. Find out how they did it and what tools work best. From Baldrige to LEAN to process management and more, come fill your tank with new ideas, new perspectives and the motivation to reach your final destination: Excellence!
About the Banquet
The Excellence in Tennessee Awards Banquet is a gala event where regional organizations are recognized for their achievements in the pursuit of organizational excellence. State dignitaries hand out awards honoring companies and individuals that have reached the high standards of the Baldrige-based program run by the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence.
Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
A great way to participate in the Excellence in Tennessee Conference and Banquet and promote your business is through sponsorship. Reserve your sponsorships now -- not only will you help TNCPE fulfill its mission of contributing to the region's economic vitality, it's a cost-effective way to put your name in front of some of the area's biggest movers and shakers. Call (800) 453-6474 for details.
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