Go offline with the Player FM app!
Building Excellence Through Quality and Psychological Safety -- ASQ Cincinnati 2025 Preview
Manage episode 515021012 series 1428762
In this special bonus episode of Lean Blog Interviews, Mark Graban is joined by C.J. Kaufman, Education Chair for the ASQ Cincinnati Section, to preview the ASQ Southwest Ohio 2025 Conference, themed “Excellence Through Quality.”
Episode page with transcript, video, and more
Taking place Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Mason, Ohio, the event brings together quality professionals from the Cincinnati and Dayton regions for a half-day of engaging speakers, practical insights, and networking — plus an optional afternoon workshop with Mark.
C.J. shares how the conference was designed collaboratively by the Cincinnati and Dayton ASQ Sections, what attendees can expect, and why psychological safety is a cornerstone topic for today’s quality and Lean leaders.
Highlights
- Event Overview: ASQ Southwest Ohio 2025 — a collaboration between Cincinnati and Dayton sections.
- Theme: Excellence Through Quality — exploring leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Keynote: Mark Graban on Psychological Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement.
- Featured Speakers Include:
- Deb Coviello — Leading Quality
- Susan Marshall — FDA Perspectives on ROI in Quality Management
- Colleen Soppelsa — Group Intelligence in Problem-Solving
- Optional Workshop: Hands-on Lean learning with Mark Graban in the afternoon session.
- Why It Matters: Quality and continuous improvement thrive when organizations foster safety, trust, and engagement.
Quotable Moments
“Psychological safety is essential for positive change — without it, continuous improvement can’t sustain.” — Mark Graban
“We want people to leave with practical things they can use Monday morning.” — C.J. Kaufman
“Excellence through quality isn’t just a theme — it’s how we build better systems and better workplaces.” — Mark Graban
Event Details
- Location: Mason, Ohio
- Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Workshop to follow)
- Includes: Breakfast + Lunch
- More Info & Registration -- ASQ Cincinnati Section Website
Related Links
612 episodes
Building Excellence Through Quality and Psychological Safety -- ASQ Cincinnati 2025 Preview
Lean Blog Interviews - Healthcare, Manufacturing, Business, and Leadership
Manage episode 515021012 series 1428762
In this special bonus episode of Lean Blog Interviews, Mark Graban is joined by C.J. Kaufman, Education Chair for the ASQ Cincinnati Section, to preview the ASQ Southwest Ohio 2025 Conference, themed “Excellence Through Quality.”
Episode page with transcript, video, and more
Taking place Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Mason, Ohio, the event brings together quality professionals from the Cincinnati and Dayton regions for a half-day of engaging speakers, practical insights, and networking — plus an optional afternoon workshop with Mark.
C.J. shares how the conference was designed collaboratively by the Cincinnati and Dayton ASQ Sections, what attendees can expect, and why psychological safety is a cornerstone topic for today’s quality and Lean leaders.
Highlights
- Event Overview: ASQ Southwest Ohio 2025 — a collaboration between Cincinnati and Dayton sections.
- Theme: Excellence Through Quality — exploring leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Keynote: Mark Graban on Psychological Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement.
- Featured Speakers Include:
- Deb Coviello — Leading Quality
- Susan Marshall — FDA Perspectives on ROI in Quality Management
- Colleen Soppelsa — Group Intelligence in Problem-Solving
- Optional Workshop: Hands-on Lean learning with Mark Graban in the afternoon session.
- Why It Matters: Quality and continuous improvement thrive when organizations foster safety, trust, and engagement.
Quotable Moments
“Psychological safety is essential for positive change — without it, continuous improvement can’t sustain.” — Mark Graban
“We want people to leave with practical things they can use Monday morning.” — C.J. Kaufman
“Excellence through quality isn’t just a theme — it’s how we build better systems and better workplaces.” — Mark Graban
Event Details
- Location: Mason, Ohio
- Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Workshop to follow)
- Includes: Breakfast + Lunch
- More Info & Registration -- ASQ Cincinnati Section Website
Related Links
612 episodes
All episodes
×Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.