How Do You Conduct A Quality Circle Activity?
Quality circle activities delve into problems affecting quality control. Volunteer teams formulate solutions to problems by gathering data, investigating, analyzing, creating an action plan, implementing it, and evaluating the results of that plan. Once the team members map out and complete the activity, their suggestions are given to management for rechecking and re-evaluation against management goals, priorities, and ISO standards for quality. Quality circles are usually found in Japanese-managed companies where consensus drives project management forward. A quality circle works best with a facilitator such as a senior employee who coordinates the work. List the project name, goal, reasons for the project, a group name, and a volunteer member listing so that all members are on the same page regarding the project’s requirements. Use a poster board and calendar to hang the project particulars in plain view so that members may refer to it often. Make sure that all members have their own
