Extension Innovation Method Trainer Course Level 3 - Part 2

The Extension Innovation Method training course for Trainer Level 3 – Part 2 (可拓創新培訓師培訓班三級第二節) was organized by Extenics Company (可拓學公司) in Guangzhou from 26 to 28 May 2017.  Before the training course, I attended the examination of Extension Innovation Method Level 2 on 25 May 2017 afternoon.  The examination style was panel discussion to test your knowledge based on your submitted examination paper.  We all needed to explain the question using Extenics knowledge. 

Big Data & Analytics Forum 2017

The Big Data & Analytics Forum 2017, organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE) Information Technology Discipline in collaboration with the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), the Association of Cloud and Mobile Computing Professionals (ACMCP).  Hong Kong Society for Quality (HKSQ) and the China & Hong Kong Enterprise Market Development Association (EMDA) are supporting organizations.  The theme of the forum is “Making the World Smart, Interactive and Engaging”. I took a photo with Dr. Joseph Leung (Vice Principal – adm, IVE) my EngD cohort for memory. 

CAE-HKAES Forum on Integrative Development of Innovation and Technology in Hong Kong and the PRD

The CAE-HKAES Forum on Integrative Development of Innovation and Technology in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta (PRD) was held in Hong Kong on 24 May 2017 which was jointly organized by the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences (HKAES), Institute for Public Policy and HKUST; as well as, supported by Central Policy Unit, the Government of HKSAR.  I was honor to be invited to attend this forum.

Before the forum, I met my CityU EngD cohort Dr. Raymond Leung (Former Chairman, TDK (China) and we took a photo together with Prof. TONG Timothy Wai Cheung (President, PolyU) for memory.

HKSTP & HKQAA Meeting for Quality Startups Registration Scheme 2017

HKSTP and HKQAA had a revitalization of Quality Startups Registration Scheme meeting on 23 May 2017.  Adopting of the implementation experience in last year, we would like to enhance our scheme to assist startup growth in Science Park.  Team members took a group photo for memory.

(Left: Ms. Reese Kwan, Ms. Ivory Han, Mr. Adams Wong, Mr. Bryan Peng, Mr. Gallen Leung and I)

Sanmina (Shenzhen) visit to HKSTP Laboratories

I was honor that Mr. Solomon Poon (VP – Quality and Operation Excellence, Sanmina) accompany with his colleagues of Sanmina-SCI Optical Technology (Shenzhen) Ltd. to visit Laboratories of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) on 19 May 2017. In the beginning, I briefed the visit agenda and introduced HKSTP & laboratories background to visitors.

Before visit to laboratories, we took a group photo in my office.

ISSC 11th Anniversary and Annual Dinner 2017

Mr. Peter Fung, Dr. Aaron Tong and I represented Hong Kong Society for Quality (HKSQ) were honor to be invited by International Six Sigma Council (ISSC) to join their 11^th Anniversary and Annual Dinner on 18 May 2017.  We met many friends in different society included Dr. Catherine Chan, QFDHK, etc.  Before the event, we took some photos for memory.

In Cocktail reception, we met Dr. Rita Wan (Chairman, ISSC) and Dr. Jason Kong (Vice-Chairman/Marketing, ISSC), Dr. Percy Chan (Quality Director & Acting Global Supply Chain Director, GP) and Mr. Larry Lee (Customer Services & Compliance Quality Manager, GP).

HKQAA Symposium 2017 (Part 2)

HKQAA Symposium is key annual event organized by Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA) on 18^th May 2017.  Hong Kong Society for Quality (HKSQ) is one of supporting organizations since 2006.  The symposium’s frame in 2017 was “Governance, Risk and Compliance Management in the Era of Sustainability” and I summarized it below for sharing.  Before the afternoon session, I met my old friend Dr. Nigel Croft (ISO Technical Subcommittee on Quality Systems (ISO/TC176/SC2) and took a photo for memory.

Then I also took a photo with my old friend Mr. Ronald, YF Lau (Chairman, Hong Kong Food Hygiene Administrators Association; Vice-President, Hong Kong Food Council).

I met one of speaker Dr. Mei Kei Ieong (CTO, ASTRI) (Left) and Mr. Jim Hui (Quality Manager, ASTRI) (also our HKSQ member) and then we took a photo for memory.

Afternoon Session

Ir. C.S. Ho (Deputy Chairman, HKQAA) gave an opening speech.  He said it is the Era of Sustainability.  HKQAA provided a platform through different scheme such as CSR Index to sharing knowledge. It needed to review the trend of urban planning.  He believed that “Protect Environment Better, We Live Better.”

HKQAA Symposium 2017 (Part 1)

HKQAA Symposium is key annual event organized by Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA) on 18^th May 2017.  Hong Kong Society for Quality (HKSQ) is one of supporting organizations since 2006.  The symposium’s frame in 2017 was “Governance, Risk and Compliance Management in the Era of Sustainability” and I summarized it below for sharing.  Before the symposium, I took a photo with HKQAA friends in front of the symposium banner.

(Left: Ms. Bess Choi (Asst. Director, Corporate Finance), Ir. Wilman Chan, Dr. Micheal Lam (CEO), I, Mr. P.C. Chan (Chief Operating Officer) and Mr. Bryan Peng (Assistant Director))

(Left: Ms. Meico Cheong (Business Manager), Mr. Edwin CF Lau (Executive Director, The Green Earth), I and Mr. Bryan Peng)

(Left: Ir. Wilman Chan, I, Mr. Bryan Peng and Mr. Calvin Luk (Account Executive))

(Left: Mr. Jacky Yeung and I)

Morning Session

In the beginning, Ir. C.S. Ho (Deputy Chairman, HKQAA) gave a welcome speech.  He said to change Sustainability to Opportunity. Then he briefed HKQAA new schemes included Hong Kong Registration – Food Waste Recycling.

Extension Innovation Method Trainer Course Level 3 - Part 1

The Extension Innovation Method training course for Trainer Level 3 – Part 1 (可拓創新培訓師培訓班三級第一節) was organized by Extenics Company (可拓學公司) in Guangzhou from 12 to 14 May 2017 (The second part will be held from 26 to 28 May 2017).  Minda and I had joined the training again.  We took a group photo for memory.

(Left first row: Dr. Tang Long (湯龍), Prof. Yang Chunyan (楊春燕), Prof. Cai Wen (蔡文), Prof. Xingsen Li (李興森);

Left second row: 張磊, 曲家彬, 黃超生, 楊小輝, Ms. Minda Chiang, Dr. Lotto Lai (I), 周彥, 陸碧虹, 張朝峰and鄞漢藩)

產品創新

今天我的第五篇短文章在am730登出，也是最後一篇。專欄名為「可拓品質量」，介紹可拓學與品質管理。今篇文章介紹三個創造法，名為「無中生有」，「有中求變」和「改缺成優」。

(P.S. 原文的第二創造法可名為「差異拓展」，但差異拓展只是「有中求變」的其中一法。所以我們以蔡文教授今天培訓的銘名為準。)

在構思一個新產品或服務，可拓學中描述了三個創造法。

第一創造法名為「無中生有」。它是從顧客的需求出發，來解決在市場中產品或服務(甚至在市場中根本還沒有出現的產品或服務)不能滿足顧客需要的矛盾。著名例子有iPod，它創造了一個音樂平台。之後更進一步成為iPhone，打造出一個全面的娛樂平台及改變了大眾生活習慣。

第二創造法可名為「差異拓展」。它是從原有產品或服務的變化為出發點，通過拓展分析如發散樹、相關網、蘊含系和分合鏈等。再經過變換得出新創意產品。如奶樽，發散時可以測量奶的溫度。又如不同味道的糖果等。

第三創造法又名為「改缺成優」。它是從原有產品或服務的缺為點出發，可利用共軛分析進行創新。如以往的洗衣機很大噪音及振蕩得利害，經改良後用漸進式摩打(motor)創造出靜而穩高速洗衣機。

從品質角度看，第一創造法是我們經常說的客戶滿意(Customer Satisfaction)。要知道他們的需要，就從客戶心聲(Voice of Customer)入手。比較流行的方法是品質機能展開(Quality Function Deployment) 。第二及第三創造法是我們常主張的持續改善(Continual Improvement)。比較流行的方法是六標準差(Six Sigma)。在產品創新中，可拓學和品質管理方法有很多地方相同及可互補，從而產生協同效應。

這是可拓品質量的最後一篇，在這裡要多謝施永青老闆給我機會在am730介紹「可拓學」及品質管理。

Reference

https://www.am730.com.hk/column/新聞/產品創新-77760

ESG Seminar – How Huawei & US Army Release Power of Teamwork to Win

The Executive Study Group (ESG) seminar 2017 – Teamwork Strategy named “How Huawei & US Army Release Power of Teamwork to Win” was held by the ESG, Asia Pacific Institute for Strategy Limited (APIFS) and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corp (HKSTP) on 8 May 2017.  I would like to summarize the seminar for sharing below.  Fortunately, I met Mr. Shih Wing Ching (施永青) (Chairman & CEO, Centaline Group) in the seminar and I appreciated his support to publish my 5 articles about the Extenics in am730.  Then we took a photo for memory.

In the beginning, Dr. Mark Lee briefed the history of ESG establishment and discussed the Corporate Retreat for traditional sunset industries.  We needed to simulate your management to change that is the aim of this two hour seminar.  Then he briefed the contents included “Team are Critical for Revitalization”, “The Legend of Huawei”, “Pitfalls of Teamwork discovered by Hauwei”, “Iron Triangle Strategy for Stakeholder Management”, “7 Measurement Strategies for Teams” and “Group Discussion”.  

High Tea with Dr. Zoie Wong in Tokyo

My family annual travel 2017 to Tokyo Japan was from 1 to 6 May.  Minda and I had chance to meet our HKSQ exco friend Dr. Zoie Wong in Ginza on 5 May 2017.  

Then we had a high tea near Nissan Crossing.  Zoie serviced in St. Luke’s International University (Graduate School of Public Health) and her title was Associate Professor, Division of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics; and Consultant, Support Unit for Conducting Clinically Essential Studies.