by PsyphaDeejay | Sep 2, 2014 | Archived, General, ISO 27001
Most companies I come across regard ISO 27001 implementation as potentially very difficult and expensive. And some ISO Consultants are quite happy for this illusion to remain, and the fees to roll in, as I’ve discussed here (where I also give outline costs and...
by PsyphaDeejay | Sep 2, 2014 | Archived, General
Why do businesses seek ISO Certification? I see many who do it on a reactive basis, chasing a particular tender, major order or sudden customer demand. Often, such companies have a lack of structure limiting their growth. Fire fighting and battling to get things done...
by PsyphaDeejay | Sep 1, 2014 | Archived, General, ISO Audit Preparation
There are numerous guides on ISO Audit preparation on the internet. However, having once worked as an auditor for a National Certification Body, I can spot that many of them miss out some very basic issues. There are a number of legitimate and sensible ways to get an...
by PsyphaDeejay | Jul 22, 2014 | General, Internal Audit, Internal Auditor Training
In my role as an ISO Consultant, I’ve been delighted to observe many an ISO internal audit done very well indeed. The value added to the business, both by doing better business, and not having to engage a consultant to sort out messes, is significant. When...
by PsyphaDeejay | Jul 1, 2014 | Archived, ISO 14001, ISO Consulting
How would I summarise ISO 14001 ? As an ISO consultant, I regularly come across examples of ISO consulting practice that make me feel vaguely ashamed. Certain practitioners seem to enjoy making the simple complicated. Then, the “short”becomes very long...
