ISO Mistakes
The mistakes people make when implementing ISO standards – a helpful guide made for people who are:
- Thinking about implementing some kind of ISO standard;
- Wondering why you ever bothered implementing your ISO standard(s) – because it really isn’t helping.
- Mistake #1 - Attempting to squeeze your business into an ISO standard
- Mistake #2 - Adopting the language & terminology of the standard where it is not relevant, useful or user friendly
- Mistake #3 - Adopting only a cursory understanding of the standard
- Mistake #4 - Not checking to ensure your assessment body is UKAS approved
- Mistake #5 - Creating separate "diluted" ISO specific management system objectives
- Mistake #6 - Not properly defining the different types & scopes of documentation
- Mistake #7 - Failing to properly define the formatting detail for each type of document
- Mistake #8 - Overcomplicating the system (including compliance requirements)
Are You Finding ISO A Pain?
While ISO is essential to help organisations improve their processes and performance, ensure that products, services, and systems are safe, reliable, and of good quality, and give assurance to customers of your commitment, it can be a pain for some.
If you’re having pain with ISO, have a look at the most common problems and our solutions on how to help you.
- Mistake #9 - Taking a solely "minimum effort / tick box" approach
- Mistake #10 - Letting the certification body assessors dictate the structure & detail of your system
- Mistake #11 - Developing your systems in a way your people won't use or don't understand
- Mistake #12 - Not getting top management commitment or appointing a champion with sufficient authority
- Mistake #13 - Allowing the management system of just one individual
- Mistake #14 - Not taking time to fully understand the detail of the standard & the intent of each clause
- Mistake #15 - Allowing your ISO champion to empire build
- Mistake #16 - Choosing a consultant that doesn't understand your business or that you would find difficult to work with
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