American Society for Quality (ASQ)
www.asq.org

“The American Society for Quality (ASQ) has been the leading quality improvement organization in the United States for more than 50 years. Its members have initiated most of the quality methods used throughout the world, including statistical process control, quality cost measurement and control, total quality management, failure analysis, and zero defects.”

Boston SPIN (Software Process Improvement Network)
www.cs.uml.edu/Boston-SPIN

“Boston SPIN (Software Process Improvement Network) is a forum for free and open exchange of software process improvement experiences and ideas. The organization serves as a source of educational and scientific information for its members, other SPIN organizations, and the general software community. Members of Boston SPIN come from academic, government, and industry backgrounds. “

Boston SPIN holds a meeting on the third Tuesday of every month, except July and August. Meetings are free and open to the public.

Software Association of New Hampshire (SwANH)
www.swanh.org

“The Software Association of New Hampshire (SwANH) promotes and supports the software and internet industries throughout the State. SwANH sponsors networking events, educational programs, and discount programs that provide members with opportunities to gain information, connect with resources, grow their businesses, and succeed.”

American Management Association
www.amanet.org

“American Management Association is dedicated to building the knowledge, skills and behaviors that will help business professionals and their organizations grow and prosper.

Since 1923, the business community has turned to American Management Association for the practical training and business tools needed to improve personal performance and organizational success.”

IEEE Computer Society
www.computer.org

“With nearly 100,000 members, the IEEE Computer Society is the world's leading organization of computer professionals. Founded in 1946, it is the largest of the 36 societies of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The Computer Society's vision is to be the leading provider of technical information and services to the world's computing professionals.”

Rothham Consulting Group, Inc.
www.jrothman.com

“Johanna Rothman consults on managing high technology product development. She helps managers, teams, and organizations become more effective by focusing on project management, risk management, and people management. Johanna uses pragmatic techniques to help her clients apply effective practices that create successful teams and projects.

Johanna publishes "Reflections", an acclaimed quarterly newsletter about managing product development. Johanna has published numerous articles in Software Development, Cutter IT, IEEE Computer, STQE, Stickyminds.com Computerworld.com, and IEEE Software.

Johanna is the founder and principal of Rothman Consulting Group, Inc., and is a member of the clinical faculty of The Gordon Institute at Tufts University, a practical management degree program for engineers. Email Johanna or visit her www.jrothman.com to read more of her writing.”