Issue 4: September 2010
Comment on the DIQF/DIG Prospectus for Confidence, read the latest download on defence industry body relationships, book for the next DIG event in Warton on 8 December 2010, meet the DIG Steering Group.
Draft Defence Industry Prospectus
The DIG and the DIQF have drafted this document to provide a clear statement to stakeholders within the industry of what we do and the value we provide. We value your feedback on the document by the end of October (please sign up to the DIG LinkedIn discussion group to provide feedback). We intend to launch this document at a DIG event on 8 December in Warton (see below).
New Defence Industry Body Relationships download
This new download, developed by the chair of the DIG Steering Committee, provides a useful outline of the current MoD and industry bodies that contribute to the development and deployment of quality policy.
Book now for free DIG event - 8 December 2010, Warton Aerodrome, Preston
Kindly hosted by BAE Systems, the DIG will launch the Defence Industry Prospectus described above and provide a forum to debate the competences required of quality professionals to deliver on it. As well as hearing from the MoD Head of Profession, this will be your chance to meet the DIG Steering Group and provide us with feedback and ideas for future events. Book your place now.
The DIG Steering Group
The first meeting of the DIG steering committee took place in July and the following DIG members have kindly offered their service:
- Chairman: Gerry Fice (MoD)
- Communications: Alan Knagg (BAE Systems - Submarine)
- Members: John Burton (Thales Group), Chris Hughes (BAE Systems), Gary Illingworth (Selex Galileo), Gary Orgovanyi (Thales Group)
The Steering Group looks forward to your feedback on the prospectus and meeting you on 8 December at Warton.