The Real Standard to Lead Now: Reflections from the ASQ World Conference on Quality and Improvement (WCQI)
Lead the Standard with ATOL
<p>Mid-Year ISO Health Check: Are You Still on Track? | Lead The Standard 2025 Podcast Episode 20When you think about quality leadership, what comes to mind first? Systems? Standards? Spreadsheets?What if it were something a little more human?This week, we’re reflecting on what leadership in quality looks like right now—and how a global conference full of passionate professionals offered more than just ideas. It provided a glimpse into the future of our profession…In this episode of Lead the Standard, host Kelly Taylor and expert Jackie Stapleton dive into the human side of quality leadership. They reflect on the recent ASQ World Conference on Quality and Improvement (WCQI) in Denver, Colorado. Jackie shares her eye-opening experience, emphasizing the importance of community, culture, and curiosity in the quality management profession. Listen as they explore how modern tools, like AI and innovative technologies, are reshaping the future of quality leadership, and get inspired by the global connections and insightful discussions that are driving the field forward.</p>
<p>The usual links:</p>
<p>• Read the LTS Article: https://blog.auditortrainingonline.com/lead-the-standard/2025-20• ATOL: https://auditortrainingonline.com/ • Connect with Jackie: </p>
<p>o https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiestapleton/ </p>
<p>o https://jackiestapleton.com/ </p>
<p>o Jackie's Book is coming Register for pre-sale now…. https://jackiestapleton.myflodesk.com/leadthestandardbook• </p>
<p>Connect with Kelly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellytaylor-au/</p>
<p>Links to other things we chatted about:</p>
<p>• ASQ World Conference on Quality and Improvement Event Link: https://asq.org/conferences/wcqi</p>
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