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 Barcelona
Barcelona, the main city of Catalonia on Spain's east coast, is known for its fantastic weather and proud local culture. It is also Spain's second largest city and has all the cosmopolitan trappings you would expect. Among Barcelona's many attractions are the delicious seafood, stunning architecture and vibrant atmosphere. It began life as a Roman city and has remained important ever since. Today, it is a buzzing city offering more than enough reasons to look for flights to Barcelona. Between UNESCO World Heritage Sites, famous sports teams plus great food, there's no shortage of ways to amuse oneself.
Things to do and places to visit in Barcelona
Barcelona really does have something for everyone. The attractions of Barcelona include beautiful beaches to relax on, almost endless historical locations to explore, all the shops you could ever wish for, one of the world's most admired football clubs and world-class eateries - you may never want to leave. Luckily, with so much to do the city's compactness makes it easy to explore. Simply wandering through the streets is a great way to soak up the atmosphere.
Just some of the great things to do in Barcelona include:
- Marvel at Gaudi's masterwork, the Sagrada Familia.
- Sample the wide range of tapas in Barcelona's bars.
- See the somewhat surreal architecture of Antoni Gaudi.
- Wander through Park Guell, which offers great views over the city and out to sea.
- See the Cubist master’s early work in the Picasso Museum.
- Get lost in the winding streets of the Gothic Quarter, known locally as the Barri Gotic.
- Browse the upmarket shops along the Passeig de Gracia.
- Soak up the tranquil atmosphere in the Cathedral of the Sea.
- Watch the silky skills of FC Barcelona in a game at the Camp Nou.
- Enjoy authentic paella with fresh seafood.
- Climb Montjuic for spectacular views.