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Registration closed for July 31 event
July 16, 2008 - The Ohio Quality Network's upcoming Pathways to Excellence is set for July 31, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., at the OCSEA Union Hall in Westerville. Registration for this popular event is closed now due to seating capacity. FULL STORY

Registration limited for July 31 event
June 24, 2008 - Online registration is now available for the Pathways to Excellence event set for July 31 at the OCSEA Union Hall in Westerville. REGISTER ONLINE

Union, management celebrate Team Up ODOT's 10th Anniversary

President Parks offers encouragement in challenging times; OCSEA's Sandy Trout recognized for quality contributions

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May 9, 2008 - Front line workers and managers from across the state gathered yesterday at the Ohio Expo Center for Team Up ODOT. This year's event marked the 10th anniversary.

Sponsored in partnership by OCSEA and Ohio Department of Transportation, Team Up ODOT gives the agency's districts the opportunity to share their experiences with other state employee. It's also an opportunity to recognize workers for their quality efforts and innovations from the past year.

OCSEA President Eddie L. Parks encouraged members in these challenging economic times, "...we need to be creative and we need to look at improving the way we get the job done. Every one of us can be a contributor to making a positive difference."
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Team Up ODOT''s agenda packed full for 10th anniversary event
May 5, 2008 - Come celebrate the Team Up ODOT 10th Anniversary on May 8, 2008. FULL STORY

Quality leaders use power event to recruit agency activists
April 28, 2008 - The Union Quality Network used its booth at the recent Building Union Power Conference to educate and sign up member who are interested in being part of the Internal Consulting Network. FULL STORY

Agency Review Teams request member input
January 2008 - Got a good idea to improve state government and the services public employees deliver?

OCSEA members are encouraged to complete the online feedback form on the website of the Efficiency Review and Continuous Improvement Initiative. Your suggestions will be evaluated by the appropriate Agency Review Team (ART).

Click to enlarge image to 1024 x 726 in a new browser window. This chart illustrates the process and role of the Agency Review Teams.

This newly formed quality initiative is valuable to OCSEA members because it includes union input on all levels and — considering recent announcements by the Strickland administration of an imminent budget shortfall — it may help save the state money, too. FULL STORY

Labor, management move forward with Agency Review Team training

DAS was chosen as one of the four pilots. (left - right) DAS Chap. 2570 President Kenny Keirns, OCSEA Secretary Treasurer Kathy Stewart, and DAS Manager Mitchell Bailey review ART materials. Photo Album

Nov. 30, 2007 - It's been nearly a year since Gov. Ted Strickland affirmed that his administration would embrace process improvement principles to help turn around Ohio. FULL STORY

OCSEA quality leaders meet to discuss governor's new initiative
Nov. 9, 2007 - Last Friday, Nov. 2, 55 OCSEA leaders, staff, and the Union Quality Network met at OCSEA headquarters to talk about the union’s involvement in the Governor’s Efficiency Review and Continuous Improvement Initiative.  FULL STORY | Photo Album

Advocates explore continuous improvement plans, agency roles
Nov. 7, 2007 - Quality advocates from around the state gathered at yesterday's Pathways to Excellence event to look toward the future and start discussing how continuous improvement efforts are shaping under the new administration. FULL STORY

New processes in place to help improve Ohio
State officials introduce Governor’s Efficiency Review and Continuous Improvement Initiative
Nov. 9, 2007 - Union and management quality advocates from around the state gathered at the Nov. 7 Pathways to Excellence event to explore what continuous improvement processes look like today—and beyond—for state agencies under the leadership of Gov. Ted Strickland. FULL STORY

Union today hosts Pathways to Excellence; Venue highlights accountability, results
July 18, 2007 (updated 1:23 p.m.) - More than 200 union and management quality activists gathered today at the OCSEA Union Hall for Pathways to Excellence. FULL STORY

Governor talks quality at TeamUp ODOT
May 11, 2007 - The 9th annual ODOT Team Up was held yesterday at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. Team Up is one of the premier Quality events in the state and recognizes the good work of ODOT employees. FULL STORY

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OCSEA fanned quality flames until hope of new administration could become reality
Union now seeks members to talk about quality at chapter meetings
April 30, 2007 - Quality was a hot topic at the April 20 - 21 Building Union Power 7 event. In his state of the union, OCSEA Executive Director Andy Douglas indicated that the union had worked hard to keep quality alive until a new administration would re-embrace this results-oriented labor-management partnership.
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Team Up ODOT to share results, recognize achievements
March 28, 2007 - (updated May 3, 2007) State employees interested in learning more about using process improvement tools to get results for agency customers are encouraged to attend Team Up ODOT on May 10 at the Ohio Expo Center. This year’s event will feature Gov. Ted Strickland in the
opening ceremony. FULL STORY

Gov. Strickland: Providing valued services in state government important work
Keynote speaker shares reinvention experiences from Iowa, offers encouragement to activists

Feb. 15, 2007 - At a recent Pathways to Excellence event, Gov. Ted Strickland reminded union and management quality activists that providing valued services in state government is important work. His message was reinforced by keynote speaker Jim Chrisinger, author of Iowa’s Accountable Government Act.
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Register now for February event; Keynote speaker to address TurnAround Ohio plan
Jan. 18, 2007 - The Ohio Quality Network's upcoming Pathways to Excellence event will feature Jim Chrisinger, author of Iowa’s Accountable Government Act. The event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 15, at the BWC William Greene Building at 30 Spring Street in Columbus, Ohio 43215. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the program runs 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. FULL STORY

ODOT employees turn out in huge numbers to support Quality
Dec. 1, 2006 - As many as 300 ODOT employees packed the lower level central office auditorium to attend a recent meeting of the Statewide Quality Steering Committee. Bargaining unit staff and managers from every ODOT district packed the room to hear presentations on successful Quality initiatives and to hear remarks about how Quality will be transitioned to the new administration. FULL STORY

Union hosts Pathways to Excellence event
July 25, 2006 - In a celebration of quality, state employees from all over Ohio converged on the OCSEA Union Hall Thursday for the Pathways to Excellence event. The quality conference, which occurs several times a year, was sponsored by the Ohio Quality Network (OQN), a labor-management quality advocacy group. This is the second time OCSEA has hosted the event. FULL STORY

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National certification training helps members improve facilitation skills
June 2, 2006 - A group of state employees from several agencies recently participated in a week-long training to prepare to become certified facilitators. “They were always willing to try new things,” Trainer Richard Smith observed. “One thing about working with public servants – they chose to be public servants and want to make a difference.  They are more selfless.” FULL STORY

Ohio Partnership for Excellence recognizes ODOT employees
2006 - The Ohio Partnership for Excellence (OPE), the state's premier quality award program, announces that Riverside Methodist Hospitals, located in Columbus, Ohio, has received the Governor's Award for Excellence for being an “outstanding example of excellence in the state of Ohio, and for exhibiting "world class" processes that serve as role models for others." ODOT employees were also recognized at other levels of the awards program. LEARN MORE

Register for summer quality event now
June 18, 2006 - The Pathways to Excellence event will be hosted Thursday, July 20, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the OCSEA Union Hall located at 390 Worthington Rd. in Westerville, Ohio 43082. FULL STORY

Quality pathways event focused on leadership

April 11, 2006 - More than 100 state employees braved the dire weather predictions on March 21 to attend the Pathways to Excellence – Best Practices in State Government Event. FULL STORY

Register now for conference
Feb. 14, 2006 - The Ohio Quality Network will host the Pathways to Excellence: Best Practices in State Government Conference. The event takes place on Tuesday, March 21, in Columbus.
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UQN reviews 2005 results, moves forward
Jan. 17, 2006 - As the Union Quality Network (UQN) began the new year, the committee members looked back at the accomplishments of 2005. The UQN is very dedicated to its monthly meeting schedule and works hard to move goals and objectives forward to meet the needs of OCSEA members who want to become more involved in quality within the agencies and workplaces. Full Story

Pathways to Excellence presents John Vinyard
Nov. 10, 2005 - The Ohio Quality Network is presenting John Vinyard at the Pathways to Excellence event that will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The topic Vinyard will present is: How to Accomplish Long-Term Goals in a Short-Term Environment—Ensuring Organization Sustainability through leadership, Learning and Continuous Improvement. Full Story or REGISTER ONILNE

Download workshop materials
Oct. 11, 2005 - The Ohio Partnership for Excellence (OPE) sponsored a two day leadership event Sept. 15 - 16 in Columbus. It offered more than 20 learning sessions and workshops. Selected workshop materials available online. Full Story

Download workshop materials
Oct. 11, 2005 - The Ohio Partnership for Excellence (OPE) sponsored a two day leadership event Sept. 15 - 16 in Columbus. It offered more than 20 learning sessions and workshops. Selected workshop materials available online. Full Story

Quality "rocked" and members won in Cleveland
Sept. 14 , 2005 - At the quality booth at the OCSEA Convention in Cleveland, the home of Rock and Roll, six convention goers won $25.00 gift certificates to BP or Kroger. Full Story

Download brochure for OPE conference details, form
Aug. 30, 2005 - The Ohio Partnership for Excellence conference is Sept. 15 and 16 in Columbus. The conference, "Quest for Success: Celebrating the Journey towards World-Class Performance," will be held at the Columbus Airport Marriott. This conference is the best example of leadership training available to union members. It provides more than 20 learning sessions and workshops. Full Story

Activists do the “Q”
Aug. 11, 2005 - Quality is happening all over the state. Just browse the list below to see what fellow activists are doing. Full Story

Leadership conference offers variety of workshops, presentations
July 25, 2005 - Mark your calendars and begin preparing to attend an excellent learning opportunity this fall. The Ohio Partnership for Excellence (OPE) is sponsoring a two day leadership event Sept. 15 - 16. FULL STORY

Quality event draws crowd
July 25, 2005 - For the first time, OCSEA hosted a Pathways to Excellence event at the union headquarters. OCSEA rolled out the red carpet to state employees Tuesday, July 19. OCSEA Executive Director Andy Douglas and keynote speaker Dr. Robert L. Lawson spoke opened the conference. Union and management conferees participated in a morning and an afternooon workshop.