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Towards a global
cyber institute – Part 2.
By Allan J. Sayle, President Allan Sayle
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A platform for the Institute
“Platform” might not be the apposite expression in
this age of cyberspace. Perhaps “portal” may be more appropriate.
However, since the new Institute requires something of a base membership
as well as a portal for their inter communications, “platform”
will be used.
Either the Cove, or Saferpak, or both in a merger might offer the platform
for the new cyber institute. Indeed, Marc Smith and Simon Timperley deserve
considerable praise for their efforts and investments in creating their
sites. Neither of those two sites has reached the full, exciting and awesome
(in the true sense of the word) potential it has. At this stage, the future
goals and strategies of those two are not known and may be inconsistent
with the needs of a new Institute. And, of course, one cannot presume
either would wish to take the necessary steps to provide the platform.
There are other candidate hosts and contenders, though.
Naturally people currently working in the quality world might ask whether
or not one or more of the existing Bricks & Mortars (BAMs) might wish
to become the host. A few moments spent reflecting on their past and present
features and services, though, would reveal there are a number of arguments
why it does not appear any of them would be suitable, at present. A fuller
discussion of that is inappropriate at this juncture.
Objects and purpose of the Institute
Simply these:
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To globally encourage and facilitate the creation and
exchange of knowledge and information concerning quality management. |
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By confirming grades of membership, to acknowledge the contributions
and involvement of individuals and companies in that creation and
exchange. |
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By awarding certificates of accomplishment, to recognize individuals
who have attained world-class levels of knowledge and achievement,
as prescribed by the Institute, in applying tools and techniques used
for quality management. |
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By awarding certificates of conformity, to recognize trainers who
provide courses that embody world-class curricula and are delivered
competently, as prescribed by the Institute. |
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By awarding certificates of conformity, to recognize organizations
that apply quality management and business improvement practices to
an extent prescribed by the Institute and verified by individuals
or organizations deemed competent by the Institute and acting on behalf
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There may, of course, be others added by the members as the needs of
organizations and their effective management reveal over time.
Name for the Institute
The members would determine the actual name by ballot. Any member can
propose a name to be included in the ballot. Once determined, it is not
envisaged the name would be subsequently changed.
The name should succinctly reflect the global reach and purpose of the
Institute. Of course, it is not essential that the word “institute”
should even be included: it is being used at this stage as a matter of
convenience for this article. Other possibilities might include: academy;
association; society; fellowship; organization and so forth. Adjectives
might include: world; international; global; intercontinental –
whatever. And, even “quality” may be inadequate. Alternatives
might be: business improvement; business management; or quality management.
One cannot be prescriptive at this stage but combining some of those expressions
one might arrive at: the world society for the advancement of quality
management; or the international institute for quality; or the global
association of …etc. (Naturally, one would need to search to ensure
no other organization exists by whatever name is proposed.)
One might even be brief, calling it “The Quality Management Institute”
or “The Quality Institute”. (Similar to “The Glenlivet”,
for those who know something of the history of Scotland’s single
malt whisky industry!)
A
possible structure and membership requirements for the Institute
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