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I hear this a lot when auditing...
How can an organisation demonstrate that it has communicated its quality, environment, and health and safety policies to all employees? Lead Auditor Andy Lau explains.
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Unlocking the key to successful audits
A well-planned audit is the key to success, says Quality Assurance Quality Control Engineer K Amarnath.
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Considering an alternative Lean approach to ISO's Harmonized Structure
Sucilla Harrikissoon CQP MCQI examines the importance of a Lean approach to implementing ISO’s Harmonized Structure.
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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.
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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.
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Forces of destruction
Christopher Chinapoo CQP FCQI and Dr Kevan Leach from the CQI’s Deming special interest group look at the perils of extrinsic motivators in systemic perspectives and how to build functional relationships and teams.
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Nonconformity – not the end of the world?
When Lead Auditor Andy Lau issues a nonconformity in an audit finding, he resists the urge to change his report in response to client comments. Here, he tells us why
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A quality education
Elina Hajiyeva PCQI, a Lead Auditor at BOS Shelf, Azerbaijan, outlines the importance of a quality education in encouraging graduates into the quality sector.
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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.
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Unlocking competitive potential with efficient leadership
Lead auditor Rasoul Aivazi examines how the PDSA/PDCA cycle unlocks the competitive potential of an organisation.