The Taormina Group – Accountability, Authority, Experience

Accountability

Authority

Experience

Welcome to The Taormina Group

Our Success Model Includes:

Assessing the stated and implied needs of the business leaders by asking, “Where are you now?”
Establishing outcomes by which our work will be measured by asking, “What is your desired end state?”
Creating strategic and tactical plans to accomplish the goals – i.e., “how will we get there?”
Assembling our team of focused experts
Building an internal team to create a success culture
Overseeing the implementation of the assignment
Training individuals and groups in outcome accountability
Establishing internal positive rewards for accomplishments and establishing risks for failure
Empowering the organization to continue its growth and success from within

The Benefits Realized by Our Clients:

Achieving strategic goals that have a positive effect on key process indicators (KPIs)
Empowering everyone by creating individual and group accountability
Creating a sustainable business model
Driving process excellence
Becoming aware of, and avoiding foreseeable risk

REPRESENTATIVE TG SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS

The Taormina Group is a virtual organization. The following individuals represent some of the subject matter experts that were and are in the “group”. We look at each assignment and assess what expertise is required and recruit individuals from our extensive inner circle. This is the basis for our focused-outcome approach to consulting and training.

At different times, Messrs Ferguson and Wagner were officers of the Taormina Group.

William Grundstrom

Former Director of Global BPI, Dell Computer and Motorola Quality Expert

Thomas Ollerman, PhD

Former Director of Professional Development at Motorola, and IBM

Walter (Grady) Ferguson

Inventor, Serial Entrepreneur, Commercial Pilot

Sy Ogulnick

Author, Consultant, Teacher

Steven Garner

Former Corporate Director Product/Quality Assurance and Safety, Sierra Nevada Corporation

Len Farano

Former Director of Quality Management, CitiGroup

Management Retreat

Typical Management Retreat Conducted by the Taormina Group

ACCOUNTABILITY, AUTHORITY, EXPERIENCE

Certified Management Consultant (CMC)

A Certified Management Consultant (CMC) is a professional who has been trained to provide expert advice and guidance to businesses and organizations to help them improve their operations and achieve their goals. CMCs are typically highly educated and have a wealth of experience in a variety of business disciplines, including operations, management, finance, marketing, and human resources. To become a CMC, an individual must pass a rigorous certification process that includes completing a certain amount of education and work experience, as well as passing a comprehensive examination. Once certified, a CMC must adhere to a strict code of ethics and continue their education to maintain their certification. The CMC designation is awarded by The Institute of Management Consultants. Tom has been a CMC since 1999.

Certified Manager of Quality and Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)

A Certified Manager of Quality and Organizational Excellence is a professional who has been trained to help businesses and organizations improve their operations and achieve their goals through the implementation of effective quality management and organizational excellence practices. To become a Certified Manager of Quality and Organizational Excellence, an individual must pass a certification process that includes completing a certain amount of education and work experience, as well as passing a comprehensive examination. Once certified, a Certified Manager of Quality and Organizational Excellence must adhere to a strict code of ethics and continue their education to maintain their certification. This certification is only offered by the American Society for Quality. Tom has been a CMQ/OE since 1996.

Certified Lead Auditor to ISO 9001:2015

A Certified Lead Auditor is a professional who has been trained to conduct audits to assess the effectiveness and compliance of an organization’s quality management system. Lead auditors are typically responsible for planning and conducting audits, analyzing data and findings, and making recommendations for improvement. To become a Certified Lead Auditor, an individual must pass a certification process that includes completing a certain amount of education and work experience, as well as passing a comprehensive examination. Once certified, a Certified Lead Auditor must adhere to a strict code of ethics and continue their education to maintain their certification. This certification is typically offered by professional organizations that specialize in quality management. Tom received his certification in 2018 to the current revision of the Standard.

Quality Master (MQ)

A Quality Master (QM) is a professional who has been trained and experienced in advanced quality management principles and practices. The QM designation is earned through the completion of an advanced-level program in quality management, which includes coursework in areas such as process improvement, risk avoidance, and supply chain management. To earn the QM designation, an individual must also have a certain amount of work experience and pass comprehensive examinations. Once earned, the QM designation signifies a high level of expertise in quality management and can be used to enhance an individual’s professional reputation and career opportunities. The QM program is a five-level certification course with increasingly elevated certifications. This designation is offered only by Quality Futures, in collaboration with Quality Digest and as a Recognized Training Provider for Exemplar Global.