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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.
Working towards a zero-harm mindset
Caitlin McArthur, Zero Harm Mindset Delivery and Deployment Manager at Sodexo, offers a case study of how the organisation is working to improve health and safety outcomes for the benefit of employees and the wider organisation.
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.
Insight into companies – culture is what's left
Ryan Renard CQP MCQI, QMS Manager at Ontic, takes a closer look at what makes a successful culture in the workplace.
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.
The art of asking the right question
In the search for answers, we don’t often stop to think whether we are asking the right questions, but for anyone working in auditing, this key skill should not be underestimated.
Audit opening meeting – the crucial first step
Making certain the opening meeting of an audit goes well is vital to ensure the success of the process, says Mark Walsh CQP MCQI
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