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Meet the Fellow

Published: 5 Jun 2019

John Addey, former Quality Manager at BAE Systems, talks about what being a Fellow of the CQI means to him and encourages young quality professionals to build and diversify their experience

Meet the volunteer

Published: 3 Jun 2019

This week we celebrate the important work volunteers accomplish across the world. Each day we will publish an interview with one of our own volunteers, so that you will get to know them and find out more about what they do to help the CQI excel in its mission. Our first interviewee is Gemma Parnell, Quality Manager at Abbott Risk Consulting, and Chair for the CQI’s East of Scotland branch

CQI launches mentoring platform

Published: 20 May 2019

The CQI is proud to announce the launch of its first ever mentoring platform, a learning and development toolkit that offers a wide range of support materials to guide members through the mentoring process and the roles of mentor and mentee.

CQI celebrates National Volunteers’ Week

Published: 20 May 2019

As part of National Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), the CQI would like to say thank you to all the
people who give their time to help run our boards, committees and
community groups.

How to motivate all employees to engage in improvement activities: a case study of DISCO Corporation

Published: 8 May 2019

DISCO Corporation, a company which is part of IRCA Japan OEA (Organisation Employing Auditors), provides design and development, manufacturing and related services for precision processing equipment and tools used in semiconductor manufacturing and other industries. In 2003, they introduced unique activities called PIM (Performance Innovation Management). Including PIM, they have established effective systems for motivating of its members, from top management to general employees, to be engaged in improvement. PIM activities are carried out not just at the head office in Tokyo, but also in the nanufacturing plants in Japan and in their local offices around the globe. Among these activities, the PIM matches are an entirely unique approach.

The quality mentor

Published: 24 Apr 2019

Alicia Dimas talks to Angela Fumpson, Director and Founder at White Tiger Quality Management & Business Improvement and Chair of the CQI Avon Branch Committee, about her career, auditing and improvement

Adapting to change

Published: 10 Apr 2019

The latest exclusive event for CQI corporate partners, “The pace of change, new ways of working and the implications for quality and business improvement” took place on Thursday 4 April at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London.

The auditor’s integrity report

Published: 2 Apr 2019

Ammara Tasnim, Head of Customer Experience and Quality Management at Ufone, explains the importance of understanding ethics, and of not compromising your values when you are auditing an organisation

Are you taking advantage of CQI and IRCA certified training?

Published: 2 Apr 2019

Over 70,000 delegates in over 100 countries across the world take CQI and IRCA certified training every year, delivered by our trusted network of Approved Training Providers (ATPs). Find out how you can enhance your career prospects

5 minutes with… Andrew Clark

Published: 19 Mar 2019

Andrew Clark, MBA CQP MCQI, QSEP CST Assistant Head for the UK Ministry of Defence, talks to Alicia Dimas about his career and how quality plays a crucial role in the defence sector