In today’s volatile business landscape, companies face a host of risks—from financial instability and cyber threats to environmental hazards and supply chain disruptions. Effective risk management can help organizations not only survive but thrive by providing a structured way to address uncertainties. ISO 31000, an internationally recognized risk management standard, offers a robust framework to…
ISO 9001 Risk Management is a process used by organizations to identify, assess, and manage risks that may impact their ability to meet customer requirements and comply with relevant regulations. ISO 9001 is a standard for quality management systems, and one of the requirements of the standard is that organizations must identify and address risks…
Quality Management Systems are the core of any business, but they might not be as popular as they should be. Managing QMS is one of the most important aspects of business. Quality Management Systems, better known as ISO 9001 QMS, are a great way to safeguard your company’s future and ensure you are incorporating all…
Implementing ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management As pandemics, natural disasters, and cybercrime continue to impact our world, what’s certain is that nothing is certain. Being agile and prepared for any kind of disruption, therefore, is an essential business activity. ISO’s flagship standard for risk management, ISO 31000, is the world’s “go to” standard to support this,…
Managing Risk in Innovation and Product Development New guidance from the UK’s Engineering Council describes the role of professional engineers and technicians, including quality management professionals, in dealing with risk. Here, we speak to Estelle Clark CQP FCQI FRSA about the guidance, including the concept of ‘risk appetite’. In a world where safety is and…
ISO 9001 Risk Management and Cybersecurity Andrew Nichols, Quality Programme Manager at Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, argues that data breaches can be disastrous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It’s time for quality managers to look at how their management systems can help protect their business. Cybersecurity breaches often make the news headlines, especially as large organisations tend to be the main victims – BA, Equifax, Marriott…
Effective Audit Management Through Cloud Based System Improvement, Innovation and Effectiveness Lead Tracey Brailsford at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust explains how a cloud-based system is helping senior leadership and frontline staff learn from performance and continually improve services for patients. When Tracey Brailsford joined Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust in 2015, the organisation’s clinical…
Importance of Integrating Risk Into QMS Abdullah Shaiban, Project Inspection Supervisor at Saudi Aramco – a multinational petroleum and natural gas company – highlights the importance of integrating risk into a quality management system. ISO 9001:2015 provides a framework which organizations can apply to their quality management system (QMS) to deliver sustainable development solutions and…
David Finney, CQP MCQI, founder of The Energy of Conversation and trainer in coaching and auditing, shares his top tips for problem solving, while meeting the requirements for ISO 9001:2015. I’ve been training professionals in coaching and auditing skills for many years. When I discuss internal issues arising in business I constantly come across the…
Keys Success Factors for Risk Evaluation Audit Andrew Ward explains how he helped create a bespoke audit solution to support Balfour Beatty and Crossrail during construction of the new Woolwich station. Audit schedules are the basic requirement for checking what and when quality processes and outputs should be measured to gain the maximum benefits for…
