A four-phased approach
As we are finalizing the definition of Q-BoK to ensure clarity throughout
ASQ, we also want to share our four-phased approach to fulfilling the Q-BoK.

Phase 1: 
Organize what currently exists at ASQ and to benchmark what exists
elsewhere. That is, "organize ASQ's Body of Knowledge which includes the 12
areas of certification specifications, with related texts, courses, as well
all other ASQ texts, courses and all journals and archives.  A committee
will also work with interested parties to formulate and integrate the
knowledge of the AQP Forum with the ASQ body of knowledge."

Phase 2
Take a broader benchmarking approach to assess other national quality
organizations, such as Baldrige, leading corporations and other training and
consulting groups with a special focus on the quality knowledge available on
the web.

Phase 3
Phase 3 will integrate the wisdom of Phase 1 and Phase 2 into a single
Quality Body of Knowledge under the ASQ trademark, Q-BoK.  This step will
identify inconsistencies and gaps, and achieve a logical integration.  The
Q-BoK will be a variable information resource, available in multiple forms
with many applications. It will be customized for various industries and
categories of customer needs (from the expanded membership model) and
generate new publications and delivery mechanisms for the ASQ Q-BoK.

Phase 4
Phase 4 calls for the development of new materials from Q-BoK to enable ASQ
to better serve the needs of an expanded ASQ membership and to better serve
various groups of members, industries, levels of interest, learning modes
and learning styles.