ASQ Section 1309 Section Member Meeting

Date: Wed., June 16, 2010
Time: Time: 5:30-7:15 pm
Please RSVP by Tues June 15 to info@asq1309.com
Speaker: Larry Reising, World Interplay LLC
Topic: Root Cause Analysis

The Evolution of Root Cause Analysis

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is a class of problem solving tools that reveal causes of a problem. RCA has been rapidly evolving and the latest tools provide significant advantages. We will discuss some older and some newer RCA methodologies, and discuss how they fit into different quality frameworks such as an ISO 9001 QMS and Lean Six Sigma. A short demonstration of different RCA software tools will be provided. We will see that all forms of RCA add value because they help us think more about problems, causes and solutions.

This will be a fun workshop with several group exercises that provide valuable insights. You may discover your level of RCA knowledge is just fine, or you may discover a few areas for possible future study.

Note: The first 30 attendees that show Larry a current ASQ membership card will get a free book on Root Cause Analysis.

Bio - Larry Reising President and CEO, World Interplay, LLC
B.S. Mechanical Engineering Certified RealityCharting®/Apollo RCA Instructor
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

World Interplay, LLC was founded by Larry Reising, a 23 year veteran of the Aerospace industry, including 13 years as an aviation safety specialist at the Federal Aviation Administration. He has been using Apollo RCA for over 10 years to analyze causes of airplane accidents, safety issues, quality escapes and ISO 9001 Quality System issues.
Mr. Reising was inspired by a serendipitous series of events and assignments, starting in 1999 when he took the Apollo Root Cause Analysis course. He has gained a rare perspective on the causes of organizational function (and dysfunction). This perspective has manifested itself in a calling to convey this knowledge to others. This calling eventually culminated in Larry leaving the FAA in mid 2009 so he could share this crucial knowledge with a wider audience.

Mr. Reising's experience in the aerospace industry has also given him a background in:
o Design, analysis, testing and troubleshooting of complex systems
o Accident / incident investigation and resolution
o Program and project management
o Auditing of aerospace manufacture's production and quality systems
o Designing, deploying, auditing and registering ISO 9001 compliant Quality Management Systems
o System Safety, including Organizational Accident theories
o Training, including the development of training materials & videos.
o Working with government agencies, and the complex nature of change management within these organizations

Mr. Reising was a Lead Auditor for the FAA and is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. He is a member of ASQ and the System Safety Society. His clients include Lockheed Martin and NASA.

Larry's contact information
Larry.reising@world-interplay.com
425-922-6450
Feel free to connect with Larry on www.linkedin.com

Schedule:
5:30 Dinner (subs or pizza and drinks to be provided)
6:00 Section Election Announcement
6:15 Presentation - 0.3 RCU

Location: Boulder Scientific Company, 4161 Specialty Place, Longmont CO.
Directions: From I-25 and Hwy 119 (Longmont exit), go 1 block east to the Frontage Rd. Take the Frontage Rd south for slightly over 1 mile, then turn east onto Specialty Place. Take Specialty Place until it dead-ends into the Boulder Scientific parking lot, 4161 Specialty Place.