Thought leadership
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The path of continual improvement
Rasoul Aivazi, a committee member of the CQI’s Audit, Deming, and Digital Transformation special interest groups (SIG) and Chair of the CQI’s Audit and Deming SIG subcommittees in Japan, looks at the convergence of Kaizen, Katana swordmaking and Deming’s quality teachings.
The Profession Map: what it means for auditors
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Audit SIG attendees and the future of audit
The Chartered Quality Institute’s Audit SIG Conference, in partnership with Inmarsat and sponsored by Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS), took place on September 15 at Inmarsat’s headquarters in London. At the end of the event, delegates and Audit SIG members stopped to share their thoughts on the future of the audit industry and their key takeaways from the event.
Developing a strategic approach for audits
Hadi El Cheikh, Quality Health and Safety Executive at Veolia Water Technologies, Middle East, explains how a strategic approach can lead to a more successful audit on the assessment day.
Process automation and the quality professional
Richard Seddon, Managing Partner at Process Management International (PMI), UK, explains why quality professionals need to embrace process automation tools in this digitally advanced era.
Striving for excellence in the quality profession
Victoria Tait, Quality Specialist at Qualitait – a division of J Tait & Sons, UK, talks to Daniel Moore about securing Chartered Quality Professional status (CQP MCQI), and what others should consider when regrading.
Delivering training in the midst of Covid-19
Nina Abbassi, CQP FCQI, Owner and Director of Abbassi Ltd, speaks to Daniel Moore about how she is continuing to deliver training to the quality profession and the lessons to be learnt so far from the coronavirus pandemic.
Being a leader in health and safety
Mohamed Attia, Trainer and Auditor at testing and certification centre TÜV Nord Middle East, explains how a strong occupational health and safety (OH&S) culture is critical to business success.
BaxterStorey: Our sustainability journey
Henry Cawson, Sustainability Manager at hospitality provider Baxterstorey, reveals how the company is improving its sustainability practices by transitioning to ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Certification.
Using blockchain technology to communicate authenticity and trust
Renato Grottola, M&A and Digital Transformation Director at DNV GL - Business Assurance, explains how blockchain can help companies to gain consumer trust.
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