New Ways to Achieve Quality and Improvement

The Certification Group at AISC has begun implementing an organizational change that will result in us working a little differently than we have in the past. AISC and Quality Management Company (QMC) personnel are in the process of transitioning from a traditional hierarchical management structure to working as a self-directed work team (SDWT). This new way of doing business requires some adjustment, but we believe it will allow us to unleash our potential and more effectively engage limited resources.

Why the Change?

The trigger for the transition to a team-based organization was Bobbi Marstellar’s announcement to leave AISC to pursue other interests. As the AISC vice president overseeing Certification, Bobbi contributed remarkable talent, leadership, and energy that will be difficult to replace. The Certification program is growing rapidly, with new standards being developed and program participation growing at an annual rate of greater than 10%. The SDWT approach provides a way for the Certification group to continue functioning effectively while avoiding the disruption of an executive search and hiring process.

Read the full article: Quality Corner, July 2008