2026 - March ASQ Orange Empire, Section 0701, Monthly Meeting

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Main discussion the cause of declining performance of the manufacturing industries and how the Industrial Statistics can help the industries pull back to a higher standard and higher quality products manufacturers. It can only happen with the transformation of the existing system.

Bob Matthew is a An accomplished professional, with extensive knowledge in Quality Engineering, Supplier Chain Management, Manufacturing and Production Control. Skillful and innovative new ideas on Problem solving, customer focused goal-oriented communicator with excellent presentation skills and who prides himself on being focused on customer satisfaction. Possess Strong in leadership and proven leadership in a team environment and a hands-on professional who will not compromise for Quality.

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This session explores how leadership, strategy, and team culture developed by General James Gavin and the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II found their way into and mirror the principles and practices of today’s most agile and resilient Lean enterprises.

During my 20-year search (1998-2018) for what happened to my uncle, Staff Sergeant David Rosenkrantz—a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division who was reported Missing in Action in World War II—I uncovered far more than historical records. I found timeless lessons in leadership, training, resilience, and values that speak directly to today’s challenges in building a culture of continuous improvement. All of this resulted in my book published in 2020: Letters from Uncle Dave: The 73-year Journey to Find a Missing-In-Action World War II Paratrooper.

Paratroopers operated under extreme uncertainty: high operational tempo, minimal communication, dispersed landings, and rapidly evolving missions. Their success was not accidental—it was the result of deliberate training, decentralized leadership, a clear sense of purpose, and deep alignment with mission and values.

Using historical insights and modern leadership theory, the presentation is structured around five key themes: 1. Building a purpose-driven culture aligned with mission and values. 2. Practicing servant leadership to build trust and engagement. 3. Using cross-training to create flexible, high-functioning teams. 4. Empowering decentralized decision-making and initiative-taking. 5. Embedding core values into day-to-day behaviors—even under pressure. This session offers a compelling look at how leadership forged in combat can inspire stronger teams and cultures of improvement today. For Lean leaders seeking new ways to build mission-ready, value-driven teams—this is your call to action.

Dr. Phil Rosenkrantz is Professor Emeritus of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering at Cal Poly Pomona, where he has taught and consulted for 43 years and served as Department Chair from 1990-1997. He was also the founding Coordinator of the MSQA Program at CSU Dominguez Hills from 1986-1989. Phil was in engineering management for General Motors prior to entering academia. Educational background includes Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University; M.S. in Statistics from U.C. Riverside; M.S. in Industrial Administration from Purdue University; and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University (formerly GMI). P.E. (California). 2005 Recipient of the Simon Collier Award (ASQ) and Lifetime Achievement Award from ASQ Section 701. George P. Hart Award for Outstanding Faculty Leadership 1999. Outstanding Teacher Award for the College of Engineering 2012. Phil has been active in ASQ and ASEE (American Society for Engineering Education) and has presented at numerous conferences, workshops, and events over the last 30 years. A recent endeavor was becoming the author of Letters from Uncle Dave: The 73-year Journey to Find a Missing-In-Action World War II Paratrooper.

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