The role of the quality professional in obtaining external awards
The role of the quality professional in obtaining external awards is critical for any organization seeking recognition for its commitment to quality and continuous improvement. External awards can provide valuable recognition for organizations and can help to demonstrate their commitment to quality to customers, stakeholders, and the general public. In addition, winning external awards can help organizations to differentiate themselves from competitors and can lead to increased credibility and credibility (Quinn, et al., 2018).
One key role of the quality professional in obtaining external awards is to identify and evaluate potential award programs. There are a wide range of external awards available, and it is important for organizations to select those that align with their goals and values, and that are relevant to their industry and customers (Quinn, et al., 2018). The quality professional should conduct research to identify potential award programs and should carefully evaluate the eligibility criteria and application process for each program (Quinn, et al., 2018).
Once potential award programs have been identified, the quality professional should work with the organization to develop a strategy for applying for the awards. This may involve conducting a gap analysis to identify areas where the organization needs to improve in order to meet the eligibility criteria for the award, and developing a plan to address any gaps (Quinn, et al., 2018). The quality professional should also work with the organization to develop a strong application for the award, including gathering and organizing relevant data and evidence to support the application (Quinn, et al., 2018).
In addition to developing and submitting the application, the quality professional should also be involved in preparing for the award assessment process. This may involve coordinating with external assessors, providing training for staff on how to interact with assessors, and organizing and preparing materials for the assessment (Quinn, et al., 2018). The quality professional should also work with the organization to develop a plan for addressing any recommendations or feedback provided by assessors in order to improve the organization’s quality and performance (Quinn, et al., 2018).
Once the organization has been awarded the external award, the quality professional should work with the organization to effectively communicate the achievement to stakeholders and the general public. This may involve developing press releases, creating marketing materials, and coordinating media relations (Quinn, et al., 2018). The quality professional should also work with the organization to capitalize on the award by leveraging it to attract new customers and business partners, and to enhance the organization’s reputation and credibility (Quinn, et al., 2018).
The role of the quality professional in obtaining external awards is critical for any organization seeking recognition for its commitment to quality and continuous improvement. The quality professional is responsible for identifying and evaluating potential award programs, developing and submitting the application, preparing for the award assessment process, and communicating the achievement to stakeholders and the general public. By effectively managing this process, the quality professional can help the organization to differentiate itself from competitors, increase its credibility, and attract new customers and business partners.
