Introduction
The Certified Manager Quality & Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) program is designed to prepare professionals to lead organizational excellence and quality improvement initiatives across various industries and operational environments. The program focuses on developing the leadership, strategic planning, process management, and quality management competencies required to improve organizational performance and operational efficiency.
This comprehensive program equips participants with the practical knowledge and tools necessary to support strategic deployment, manage quality systems, improve customer and supplier relationships, analyze organizational risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. It also prepares professionals to successfully apply the principles outlined in the CMQ/OE Body of Knowledge (BOK) while enhancing their ability to solve organizational challenges and support business excellence.
Course Objectives
By the end of this training program, participants will be able to:
- Understand and apply the CMQ/OE Body of Knowledge (BOK).
- Develop and deploy organizational quality and excellence strategies.
- Lead teams and support organizational change initiatives effectively.
- Apply quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Utilize problem-solving, process management, and quality measurement tools.
- Improve customer satisfaction and organizational performance.
- Analyze financial situations, operational risks, and process challenges.
- Apply Lean, process improvement, and quality control techniques.
- Manage supplier relationships and supply chain quality requirements.
- Design and evaluate training and organizational development initiatives.
Target Audience
- Quality Managers and Quality Assurance Professionals
- Operational Excellence Managers
- Process Improvement Specialists
- Project Managers
- Operations and Production Managers
- Supply Chain and Procurement Professionals
- Continuous Improvement Teams
- Risk and Compliance Professionals
- Supervisors and Team Leaders
- Professionals Preparing for the CMQ/OE Certification
5-Day Training Outline
Day 1: Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning
- Organizational structures and leadership roles
- Leadership styles and leadership challenges
- Team management and team-building techniques
- Change management principles
- Strategic planning models and frameworks
- Business environment analysis
- Strategic plan deployment
- Organizational performance measurement
- ASQ Code of Ethics
Day 2: Management Systems and Quality Fundamentals
- Management skills and communication techniques
- Principles of management and organizational behavior
- Human resources management
- Financial and risk management fundamentals
- Project management and project documentation
- Quality systems and quality standards
- ISO standards and compliance requirements
- Quality methodologies and philosophies
- Continuous improvement principles
Day 3: Quality and Process Management Tools
- Problem-solving techniques and quality tools
- Process mapping and process analysis
- Measurement, assessment, and performance metrics
- The seven classic quality tools
- Innovation and creativity techniques
- Lean management tools
- Theory of Constraints (TOC)
- Basic statistical analysis and process capability
- Qualitative and quantitative assessment methods
Day 4: Customer Focus and Organizational Excellence
- Customer identification and segmentation
- Internal and external customer management
- Voice of the Customer (VOC)
- Customer satisfaction and loyalty strategies
- Customer service excellence principles
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Organizational excellence practices
- Service quality improvement initiatives
Day 5: Supply Chain Quality and Training Management
- Supply chain management principles
- Supplier selection and evaluation
- Supplier performance improvement
- Supplier certification and partnerships
- Logistics and material acceptance processes
- Training needs analysis and development planning
- Training material design and delivery
- Evaluating training effectiveness
- Building a culture of continuous learning and excellence
About Amsterdam
Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, is a popular destination amongst travelers from all around the world. Once just a little fishing village, Amsterdam is now a major international city after having become an important port during the 1600s. Throughout its history, the city has had many famous residents, including artists, philosophers and other historical figures. There is much to discover along Amsterdam's quaint streets and picturesque canals. So much so that a flight to Amsterdam comes with a guarantee of cultural and historical attractions that will provide memories to last a lifetime. Amsterdam is a hotbed of culture for travelers of all ages and tastes.
Things to do and places to visit in Amsterdam
From the moment passengers step off their flight to Amsterdam, they will find it a friendly city with a lively atmosphere. Its flat geography means that it is perfect for exploring by bicycle. If you're feeling less active, it the city is also well-served by public transport. The so-called Venice of the North has something for every visitor. Culture vultures have museums, galleries and theaters to see, Families can visit the zoo or the Science Center NEMO.
When visiting Amsterdam, be sure to:
- See the picture-perfect and colorful houses of the Grachtengordel district.
- See the iconic works of one of Holland's most famous artists at the Van Gogh Museum.
- Visit the house where Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis.
- Browse through the extensive collection of fantastic art in the Rijksmusem.
- Wander through the blaze of colors that is the Singel Flower Market.
- See the city at a leisurely pace on a canal cruise.
- Marvel at one of the city's many historic churches.
- Learn about life aboard a ship at the National Maritime Museum.
- Discover the Begijnhof's well-preserved medieval architecture.
- See animals of all kinds, as well as the butterfly pavilion and aquarium, at the Artis Zoo.