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Metrics motivate performance and behaviours
How often do you think about the behaviours your metrics motivate? Are they the ‘right’ ones, and will they motivate ethical behaviours and approaches, asks Ryan Renard CQP FCQI
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
Elevating the customer experience
In a crowded market, how can quality professionals ensure their brand stands out? Susan Samaroo CQP MCQI explains the benefits of a ‘surprise and delight’ approach.
Exploring hidden dimensions Part 6: another look at the double-edged sword
Continuing their series, IRCA-certified Associate Auditor and International Project Quality Lead Rasoul Aivazi and retired auditor Richard Brett explore how Japanese philosophies are intrinsic in quality.
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.
The sky is the limit
As part of a series of articles on different quality qualifications, Massimo Narna, who works in product assurance at the European Space Agency (ESA), describes his experience of achieving an MSc in Quality Management at the University of the West of Scotland.
Changing minds
How entrenched can we become in our own way of thinking? Ryan Renard CQP MCQI, SQMS Manager at Ontic, looks at how quality professionals can change minds – including their own.
Value-adding apprenticeship
As part of a series of articles on different quality qualifications, Rachel Wood PCQI, Quality Associate at the Callisto Pharma Group in the UK, outlines her experience of undertaking the Level 4 Quality Practitioner course, studying with Six Pillars Consulting.
Exploring hidden dimensions Part 4: catalyst for quality culture
Continuing their series, IRCA-certified Associate Auditor and International Project Quality Lead Rasoul Aivazi and retired auditor Richard Brett explore how Japanese philosophies are intrinsic in quality.
Ensuring quality is baked right in
Manufacturer Dr Schär produces food for people with special nutritional needs, with quality at the heart of the production process from field to plate. Here, we take a closer look at a case study of an organisation that employs continuous improvement to meet stringent standards in food safety – and taste.