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Beyond checklists: embedding quality in the everyday
Susan Samaroo CQP MCQI, Principal Auditor and Group QHSE Manager, makes the case for why quality must shed its ‘checklist’ image to become an integral part of every organisation.
Realising the power of digital auditing to increase corporate value
As part of the work of the CQI’s Audit special interest group, Ian Rosam CQI MCQI of Deep Fathom has produced a guide for quality professionals on the power of digital auditing, with special reference to the future of auditing.
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.
Culture is reflected in the rules
Ryan Renard CQP FCQI considers the rules created by quality and how we perceive them.
Quality re-imagined
Software quality assurance manager Ramesh Mahadevan examines how the quality profession has gone on a cyclical journey from performance to compliance – and back again.
Upholding the ethics of auditing
What ethical challenges could an auditor face when scrutinising an organisation’s quality management system? George Nyambuya PCQI takes a closer look.
Bring the mountain to you
Ryan Renard CQP FCQI examines the parallels between martial arts and the quality profession.
The process approach to audit – a unicorn?
A 'process approach' is mentioned in the guidance documents for several standards, but is not defined in terms of implementing an audit of a quality management system. Andy Nichols CQP FCQI takes a closer look at this apparent paradox.
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.
Feeling safe to speak up
Do you feel able to flag issues or mistakes in your workplace, asks quality management trainer and coach Alan Clark CQP FCQI.
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