Thought leadership
Read the latest interviews with CQI and IRCA members; learn more about volunteering for the CQI; and how to solve problems with The Profession Map.
Cultivating a company-wide culture of quality
In recognition of World Quality Week 2024, Rasoul Aivazi, an international Project Quality Lead and Lead Auditor, reflects on the theme of ‘Quality: From compliance to performance’ and how this can assist in developing a company-wide culture of quality.
Metrics motivate performance and behaviours
How often do you think about the behaviours your metrics motivate? Are they the ‘right’ ones, and will they motivate ethical behaviours and approaches, asks Ryan Renard CQP FCQI
Elevating the customer experience
In a crowded market, how can quality professionals ensure their brand stands out? Susan Samaroo CQP MCQI explains the benefits of a ‘surprise and delight’ approach.
Exploring hidden dimensions Part 6: another look at the double-edged sword
Continuing their series, IRCA-certified Associate Auditor and International Project Quality Lead Rasoul Aivazi and retired auditor Richard Brett explore how Japanese philosophies are intrinsic in quality.
Changing minds
How entrenched can we become in our own way of thinking? Ryan Renard CQP MCQI, SQMS Manager at Ontic, looks at how quality professionals can change minds – including their own.
Just listen....
Last month we took a look at the noble art of questioning. Let’s now explore an even more important skill – how to listen to the answers we get.
Innovation: the great opportunity
The CQI’s fifth Corporate Connect event of the year explored how human design thinking can encourage successful innovation.
Download the Defence Body of Quality Knowledge
Essential reading for quality professionals looking to get ahead in the defence industry.
Leading Quality in the 21st Century (ebook)
A collection of six articles commissioned by the CQI from experts at Oakland Consulting looks at the new challenges facing the quality profession.
How quality adds billions to the UK's economy
How much is quality management worth to the UK? A groundbreaking study revealed that in 2011 quality management practices contributed £90bn to the economy (six per cent of GDP), £9.1bn in taxes to the treasury and 1.4 million jobs.
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