H. James Harrington

In the book, Tech Trending, Dr. Harrington was referred to as “the quintessential tech trender.” The New York Times referred to him as having a “…knack for synthesis and an open mind about packaging his knowledge and experience in new ways -characteristics that may matter more as prerequisites for new-economy success than technical wizardry…” The author, Tom Peters, stated, “I fervently hope that Harrington’s readers will not only benefit from the thoroughness of his effort but will also ‘smell’ the fundamental nature of the challenge for change that he mounts.” William Clinton, Past President of the U.S., appointed Dr. Harrington to serve as an Ambassador of Good Will. It has been said about him, “Harrington writes the books that other consultants use.”

H. James Harrington now serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the Harrington Institute with branches in many countries around the world. The Harrington Institute is an international consulting system consisting of three divisions – Management Solutions, Technical Solutions, and the Harrington Academy.

He is also the President of the Walter L. Hurd Foundation, Honorary Advisor for Quality for China, Chairman of the E-TQM College Advisory Board, Chairman of the Centre for Organizational Excellence Research (COER).

H. James Harrington is recognized as one of the world leaders in applying performance improvement methodologies to business processes. He writes a regular column for Quality Digest Magazine (U.S.), Business Quality Review (Dubai) and for several publications in China and Mexico. Also, he is on the Editorial Review Board for five magazines.

H. James Harrington is past Chairman and past President of the prestigious International Academy for Quality and of the American Society for Quality Control and an active member of the Global Knowledge Economics Council.

He served for ten years as an A-level member of ISO TC176 (the technical committee responsible for writing the ISO 9000 series). He also served as an A-level member of TC 207 (the technical committee responsible for writing ISO 14000 environmental standards) for five years representing the International Academy for Quality.

H. James Harrington has received many awards, among them the Benjamin L. Lubelsky Award, the John Delbert Award, the Administrative Applications Division Silver Anniversary Award, and the Inspection Division Gold Medal Award. In 1996, he received the ASQC’s Lancaster Award in recognition of his international activities. In 2001 he received the Magnolia Award in recognition for the many contributions he has made in improving quality in China. In 2002 H. James Harrington was selected by the European Literati Club to receive a lifetime achievement award at the Literati Award for Excellence ceremony in London. The award was given to honor his excellent literature contributions to the advancement of quality and organizational performance. Also, in 2002 H. James Harrington was awarded the International Academy of Quality President’s Award in recognition for outstanding global leadership in quality and competitiveness, and contributions to IAQ as Nominations Committee Chair, Vice President, and Chairman. In 2003 H. James Harrington received the Edwards Medal from the American Society for Quality (ASQ). The Edwards Medal is presented to the individual who has demonstrated the most outstanding leadership in the application of modern quality control methods, especially through the organization and administration of such work. In 2004 he received the Distinguished Service Award which is ASQ’s highest award for service granted by the Society.

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