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Embracing the full picture
Susan Samaroo CQP MCQI outlines the critical role of a 360° business process map in an organisation.

Exploring hidden dimensions: 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.

Quality not compulsory? It's your funeral...
The UK’s funeral industry relies on its trade associations for quality assessment and codes of conduct, but change could be on the way.

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.

Exploring hidden dimensions: quality culture and cultural quality – Part 2
Continuing their series, IRCA-Certified associate auditor and international project quality lead Rasoul Aivazi and retired auditor Richard Brett use stories from their own experiences to explore how Japanese philosophies are intrinsic in quality.

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.

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.

The effectiveness of corrective action in the construction industry
K. Amarnath takes a look at the effectiveness of corrective actions, especially in the construction industry where tackling nonconformities is a never-ending challenge.

12 ways the oil and gas sector makes quality work
Govind Tiwari CQI MCQI explores the role of quality in the oil and gas sector, and outlines why standards, compliance and risk management are its bedrock.

The power of ISO 56001: shaping the future of innovation management
ISO 56001 Innovation management system – requirements is due to be published next year. Frédéric Sauzet calls on members to get involved during the current development stage of the standard.