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Changes to ISO 27001 in 2022
ISO 27001 is a globally recognised information security standard that helps organisations protect their critical data and comply with data protection laws and regulations. The

Do You Need a Consultant to Become ISO Certified
ISO certification can be a great way to demonstrate to customers, shareholders, and other interested parties that your organization operates at a high level of

Invest In Retaining Not Retraining
How an investment in your staff could be the best one you’ve made so far. One of the greatest challenges facing organisations in the 21st

How Much Does Bad Leadership Cost An Organisation?
There’s nothing more frustrating than seeing a high-functioning organisation held captive by its leader. There are few things more needlessly damaging to an organisation’s prospects

Tips For Writing A Tender Proposal
Writing an effective tender proposal is one of the most difficult feats you’ll face. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed, so check out a

ISO Standards for Legal Services
When a firm in the legal industry wants to offer consistent services that match their clients’ expectations and requirements, ISO certification is an ideal step

How to Start Implementing ISO 55001
Asset management can quickly become complex and costly to your organisation without a proper plan. The ISO 55001 standard allows you to create an effective

What Is Non-conformance in Terms of ISO 9001?
If your organisation is ISO 9001 certified, it must obey a set of rules and regulations to conform to the requirements. Failure to meet these

How Do ISO Regulations Affect the Transport Industry
Transport is an essential aspect of the global economy, and working in this industry means that you have to endeavour to deliver quality services. The

What Kind of Companies Would Benefit From ISO 55001
ISO 55001 is an Asset Management System that helps organisations identify, implement, and maintain assets more effectively. With ISO 55001 certification, companies can have better

Communication Procedure Requirements for ISO 9001:2015
Communication procedure requirements for ISO 9001:2015 provide a framework to guide the internal and external communication regarding quality management in an organisation. Your company’s communication

Should You Embrace or Avoid Conflict in the Workplace?
Did you know that 85% of employees say they deal with conflict to some degree while working, and a further 29% say they deal with

How Social Media Presence Can Affect Your Employment
Your social media presence could be directly impacting your employment and future opportunities.

Stop Advertising and Start Adding Value for Your Customers
Let’s talk about the fact that you need to stop only advertising, and start adding value to your customers and potential prospects out in the

The Danger of Complacency & How To Avoid It
In the business world, there’s a seemingly endless world of hazards to navigate through in your journey to success. Dangers present themselves at each stage

Comparing Australian Businesses With & Without ISO 9001
The primary purpose of ISO 9001 is to show the commitment and ability to offer consistent quality assurance standards. It provides a workable and practical

What are Asset Management Objectives
Asset management objectives are the long-term goals that affect an organisation’s asset management system or activity. ISO 55000 defines asset management objectives as the results

What are the 6 Mandatory Procedures for ISO 9001
ISO 9001 is an international standard that mainly focuses on quality management systems. A quality management system is a set of processes, requirements, and procedures

How to Implement an Asset Management Plan
An asset management plan (AMP) entails documented information detailing a tactical strategy for an effective asset management system. The most recent version of ISO 55000

How To Define Your Company’s ‘Why’
It seems basic, but we’ve seen many businesses fail to do this little bit of soul-searching early on in the development of their business, jump

How to Implement a Quality Assurance Program
As your business grows, you will need to create a solid base to offer support services to successfully manage your products and services. Building a

Top Australian Industries That Need ISO 9001 Certification
ISO 9001 is the most widely used ISO standard in the world. This is because it is designed to be adaptable and dynamic, enabling easy

What is the Difference Between ISO 55000 & ISO 55001
As your business expands, you will have more assets to manage. The best way to develop, utilise, maintain and improve the asset value is by

ISO Quality Assurance Plan Explained
The most recent version of ISO 9001, ISO 9001:2015, provides a new approach to record and document quality management. This allows organisations to control their

Is Your Business In No Man’s Land?
More businesses than you might expect may actually be in ‘no man’s land’. What is ‘no man’s land?’, well, it’s a period of adolescence as

With Success Comes Crisis
Business growth is multi-faceted and can bring in a raft of both positive and detrimental impacts to your organisation. Sure, with more clients you’ve got

5 Signs Your Data Is Under Attack
Improve your organisation’s data protection measures by implementing an information security management system. Cyber security is a fast-moving sector, as both hackers and security providers

Reducing The Complexity Of Your Business
One of the most common questions we’re asked as organisations grow is: how to reduce the complexity of that business. As businesses evolve and improve,

How to Prepare for a QMS Audit
Even if your business has all the systems in place, sells good-quality products, and has no paper trails, an external audit is bound to cause

Consider This When Starting A Project
What do you need to consider when starting a new project? What can you do to help grow and improve your business? Do you feel

ISO 9001 For Small Businesses
There are a lot of misconceptions regarding ISO 9001 certification for small businesses. Most people tend to think that ISO 9001 certification is a requirement

Common Management Myths
Today, we’re taking inspiration from Doug Tatum’s “No Man’s Land” which is a great resource to turn to if –and when – your business enters

Crisis – What This Can Teach Us About Ourselves As Leaders
We’ve had some really sobering discussions with our coaching clients around how they are feeling and dealing with the ongoing COVID situation. We can understand

What Industries Require ISO Certification
International organization for standardization (ISO) is a non-governmental, independent, and international organisation tasked with developing regulatory standards. These international standards are used to ensure the

What are The Requirements for a Quality Management System
A quality management system (QMS) is a set of standards created and implemented to help organisations achieve customer satisfaction through quality products and services. These

How Hard is it to Become ISO 9001 Certified
If you’re interested in ISO 9001 certification, you may be wondering what procedures to follow to get certified. Furthermore, there are several misconceptions about ISO

How to Select the Right ISO Certification Body
So, you’ve decided that it’s time to certify your company’s management system, perhaps according to ISO 14001 or even ISO 9001:2015. After taking all the

The Pros And Cons Of Unlimited Paid Leave
The idea of an unlimited paid leave policy can sound too good to be true. Is it positively impacting employees and businesses, or is it

What Does It Take To Build A Career In This New World?
What does it take to build a career in this new world? Digital careers are surging, and technological skills are expected. Employers are at least

How To Connect & Support Extroverts & Introverts At Work
As a manager, you will encounter many different personalities and characters, some more introverted and others more extroverted. Managers need to connect and support both

The Ideal Age For Business Success
There’s a lot of misconceptions in business, but few are more pervasive than the belief that the younger you are, the more likely you are

The Business Hierarchy of Needs Explained
The business hierarchy of needs is based on a model first presented by Abraham Maslow, which is a motivational theory that separates different human needs

Conscious Awareness, Anchoring & Successful Management
In our contemporary culture success in the business world can be emotionally, intellectually and physically taxing for the employee. It is critical, that as members

Google’s Data-Driven Approach to Finding Great Leaders
Google has pioneered a method of establishing whether or not a person is an effective leader, and it takes less than five minutes. There’s a

Understanding the Growth Mindset & Dismissing Common Misconceptions
Why are some leaders resolute in the face of failure, while others flee? The work of Professor Carol Dweck sheds some light on the question.
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