Technology Today 2006 Issue 3 - Raytheon

Events
Sponsored jointly by Raytheon’s Operations Council and
Quality Council, the 2006 Mission Assurance Forum held
June 28–30 helped attendees understand how the work they
do every day determines the success or failure of our
customers’ missions.
Forum speakers encouraged the more than 600 attendees to
return to basics: focus on lessons learned, test rigorously, guard
against the flow of new requirements, flow down the Mission
Assurance message to subcontractors and suppliers, manage
risks, and remain disciplined when following processes. A customer
panel on the final day of the forum emphasized that
Mission Assurance involves more than checking boxes; it’s
about building a culture where every employee takes pride in
the work they do every day.
During a special evening banquet, 20 teams were
presented with 2005 Quality Excellence and Excellence
in Operations Awards. Selected from a pool of 892
nominees, the 88 winners demonstrate Mission Assurance in
action and set an example for the more than 80,000 Raytheon
employees around the world.
To read more about the Mission Assurance Forum, including
descriptions of the award winners’ accomplishments, visit
http://home.ray.com/feature/maf06.
28 2006 ISSUE 3 RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGY TODAY
Ensuring Our Customers’ Success