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The future of auditing ESG – or anything else
Ian Rosam CQP MCQI takes a closer look at how audits can help organisations align their business activities with environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles.
Role of observers and technical specialists in quality audits
Andrew Ward CQP MCQI outlines the roles of observers and technical specialists in audits – and the ground rules required to ensure a smooth audit process.
Calibration – that's what you need
Accurate measures and tests are vital when it comes to producing any goods or services – so doesn’t it make sense to ‘calibrate’ the people who are doing the measuring and testing, asks Andy Nichols CQP FCQI
Enhancing the role of auditing to boost organisational capability
How can enhancing the role of auditing boost an organisation’s capability, sustainability, compliance, resilience and performance? Ian Rosam CQP FCQI, Chief Product Officer at DeepFathom and a member of the CQI's Audit special interest group, takes a closer look at the benefits of moving away from the traditional audit role.
Corrective action responses following internal audits
Andy Nichols looks at whether the time frames for responding to an audit nonconformity with a corrective action plan are necessary – or correct.
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.
Unlocking the key to successful audits
A well-planned audit is the key to success, says Quality Assurance Quality Control Engineer K Amarnath.
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
Hierarchy of improvement
Jessen Yeoh CQP MCQI, an IRCA Principal Auditor and a principal advisor at P Excel Advisory in Melbourne, Australia, draws on ISO 9001 to outline the ‘hierarchy of improvement’.
Internal audit programme: From 'Genesis' to 'Revelation'
Why is planning an internal audit programme critical to an organisation’s success? Andy Nichols CQP FCQI takes a closer look.