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Taking sustainability into the boardroom
Corporate sustainability should be at the heart of boardroom activity, says Zoi Kontodimou, Chair of the CQI’s Sustainability special interest group.
Welding: it’s time to clear the air
Welding is key in many industries, but can endanger the workforce. George Assimacopoulos explains how quality professionals can help mitigate the risks.
ICP's ongoing journey to innovation
The team from the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security in the UAE – named as one of two Quality Organisation of the Year winners at this year’s International Quality Awards – was also a finalist for the Digital Innovation Award.
Navigating the rocky road ahead
The European Confederation of Institutes of Internal Auditors has published its annual Risk in Focus report. What are the topics of concern for internal auditors, and how can they support their organisations in key risk areas?
Threat to a Ministry of Defence contract
In our latest dilemma, a small business is subjected to an inappropriate ISO 9001 certification audit.
Achieving accreditation as a small company
Su Chantry, Clinical Director at SKC Occupational Health, outlines her journey to ISO 15189 accreditation.
Avoiding auditing pitfalls
Stanley O'Donnell IRCA Principal Auditor, has conducted audits globally in a variety of industries including aerospace, medical, oil and gas, to name a few. He has experienced many pitfalls when auditing and shares some of the obstacle’s auditors should avoid.
Essentials for a safe on-site audit
Sharjeel Farooq, IRCA Principal Auditor, and Director of Advanced Certifications Pvt Limited in Pakistan, shares his experience and advice on how to hold a safe on-site audit during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Engagement of people
Raffat Khatoon Mohammed, CQP MCQI, ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 Lead Auditor at Qatar Primary Materials Company (QPMC), explains how ‘engagement of people’ helped QPMC to overcome staff and skill shortages during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Applying Appreciative Inquiry in ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Auditing
Jessen Yeoh, CQP, MCQI, IRCA QMS/EMS/OHS Principal Auditor, Principal Advisor, P Excel Advisory Pty Ltd, explains the benefits of the Appreciative Inquiry approach in auditing.