BDA EASTERN May Meeting Notice

[Phil Richardson <par@primex.co.uk>]

First, a quick thumbnail sketch of last month's Meeting:-

We had another great meeting in April.

One of our Eastern Group members, Brig Archer of Brignall Archer Quality Associates, introduced us to the Investors in People (IIP) strategies and tied them into Deming's writings.

Brig noted that researching his talk had helped him see the many links between IIP and Dr Deming.  Later he noted to me that he integrates Deming into his IIP work unconsciously, so we all learned a number of new things from the evening's discussions.  (A copy of Brig's main slides will be sent via the post.)

During our reflections on IIP, we were able to contrast the approach with several other organizational improvement strategies including ISO 9000 and Kaizen.  We held off comparing it with the Business Excellence Model, for that is the subject of May's meeting.

Our thanks to Brig and all who attended in April for helping demonstrate the value of regularly attending our monthly meetings.  

So, make our next meeting in two weeks time and you too can profit.

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BDA Eastern  -  Notice of our upcoming May meeting

The day and date:
Monday evening - 17th May 1999

The time:
6:00 pm for 6:30 pm - 9:00pm
Light buffet supper at 6:00 pm

The place:	RAF Lakenheath Officer's Club
RAF Lakenheath, near Brandon, Suffolk
on the A1065
(This meeting was originally programmed for the Western part of our Region.

The subject:
Business Excellence Model and the Deming philosophy.  (Those we attended our Dutton Engineering visit last September will remember that Tina Mason closed the presentation noting that their next step was toward implementing the BEM.)

The speaker
Tony Greathead, BT Labs, and long time BDA and BQF member and supporter.

Tony will present the BEM, link it to Dr. Deming's writings and as time allows also comment on the new Business Excellence Model (Mark 2?) that was released last month.

The cost:
Members £10, non-members £20, to cover room, refreshments, and meeting
handout.  

Guests very welcome! 

Parking available on site. 

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Please note that if you book beforehand you can help us control costs.  (Our numbers for catering purposes have to be set by Monday, 10 May.)

Due to the increased security on U.S. military facilities in the UK, you will need to pre-book. If you think you can make it, let me know now and cancel later if you have to.  I have to submit a formal request for base access to the local security officer by 10 May listing attendees.  I can then accept changes as late as noon Monday, 17 May .


Contact Phil NOW to register your place and for directions / map.


Please book by Monday, 10 May 1999, if at all possible.

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FUTURE MEETINGS

In January, you should have received a handy reminder card, with all the
BDA Eastern dates for 1999, sorted by time on one side and location on the
other.  If you have not received one, contact Kate (see below).

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Friday morning, 25th June, Letchworth Plinston Hall (venue tentative) -
Open Forum with Jim Clauson of Breakthrough Systems, USA, and long time Deming Electronic Network moderator.  Jim has agreed to hold an open forum with members of the Eastern Region (and others who can make it) while in the UK following the annual BDA conference.  (Specific topics yet to be set.)

Tuesday morning, 13th July, RAF Lakenheath / Mildenhall-
Refresher on Variation - Both basic and advanced discussion sessions are offered by Brian Leeming and Phil Richardson.  If you have a particular interest in this area and want special items covered during the meeting, please contact me soonest.  We have an active interest in helping members develop an better appreciation of this important topic.  We do not want to cover old ground for those with more than a passing understanding, so if there are enough members present we will offer a split session.  Help us address issues that will help move your forward in your understanding.

Advance Notice:-

Tuesday evening, 16th November 1999
John Seddon, Vanguard Associates -  Letchworth Plinston Hall (venue tentative)
Open Forum (Topic TBD)

Friday morning, 10th December 1999
Plant Tour and Briefing of Bull Electric, Ipswich, Suffolk
Presenter:  Geoff Phillips, General Manager, Bull Electric
Focus: Numerical Targets in a Deming management environment at Bull Electric.

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We need PRESENTERS for our meetings.  Please support your profession, and volunteer your time and talents.  Thank you. 

Program presenters not on the Steering Committee have their meeting fees
waived.

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Please continue to help both yourself and us by booking early!  

Phil will run a waiting list for over-subscribed meetings and handle
booking confirmation, fee pre-payment, cancellations and back-filling.

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Who's Who in BDA Eastern 

Regional Organiser:
Mike Dickinson at 01223 894025,  dickinson@sdct.com

Email Database:
Phil Richardson at 0176 044 0161,  par@primex.co.uk

Treasurer:
Frances Early at 01223 573133,  fearly@cbpsych.co.uk

Recorder & postal mailings:
Kate Kelly at 01359 240717,  kate@sdct.com

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