Hello Readers:
In this issue, we continue our focus on ISO 9001 (2015) certification. Remember this is going to be a $30 billion business based on operational risk management. And, it’s starting now as ISO certified companies prepare for the transition.
The ISO 9001 (2015) Committee Draft review period ended. The next revision is the Draft International Standard (DIS). The framework is pretty much defined and has caused a lot of consternation and even heart-burn. In this issue, read about the changes and find out how you can position yourself as an ISO risk consultant or how to hire one if you’re an ISO certified company.
We hope you enjoy the articles. We look forward hearing from you. Best,
ISO 9001: 2015 Initial Observations by David Hoyle. Things are going to change a lot in ISO land! David, the best selling author of ISO 9001 Quality Systems Handbook, has been asking and answering the tough questions in Linkedin communities. In the first part of two articles, read the most comprehensive evaluation of ISO 9001 (2015). Read more ISO articles at ISO9001@Risk.Risk Management in the 2015 Revision of ISO 9001:2008 by Sandford Liebesman. The Committee Draft (CD) review period has ended. The ISO technical committee met in August. Find out their thoughts. Read more ISO articles at ISO9001@Risk.Secret for Managing Risk – Internal Control by Greg Hutchins. Most companies manage risk transactionally – a problem arises and a mitigating fix is designed. Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is based on being proactive and developing a system of internal controls. Read how to design a system of internal controls.Magic Words and Enchanted Beans by Mark Moore. Mark’s articles are always wrapped around a great metaphor followed with a great story. Too many projects still rely on ‘magic words and enchanted beans.’. Find out what Mark means by this?Can Projects Incorporate Too Little Risk Part II by Howard Wiener. Risk taking, sensitivity, and aversion are critical issues in all projects. I still struggle with this. Read one of the best articles dealing with IT project management. Read the first article in this series.Carrots and Sticks by Umberto Tunesi. Companies still manage using carrots and sticks. Is there another way? Read Umberto’s articles at Quality@Risk.Risk in the Insurance Industry by Frank Phillips. Risk management has been used in insurance for years. The process is mature and is transferable to most/all businesses.Understanding the Top Drivers for Reducing Quality Risk by LNS Research. All ISO certified companies will have to address risk in ISO 9001 (2015). Risk management can help companies identify areas of improvement and compliance using software. Find out how.