Quality-Risk Management

ISO 31000:2018(en)Risk management — GuidelinesOrganizations of all types and sizes face external and internal factors and influences that make it uncertain whether they will achieve their objectives. Managing risk is iterative and assists organizations in setting strategy, achieving objectives and making informed decisions. Managing risk is part of governance and leadership, … [Read more...] about ISO 31000:2018 – Risk management

What is an HRO?Research by a variety of experts, including Karl Weick, Kathleen Sutcliffe, and Karleen Roberts amongst others has driven the evolution  of our understanding over 3 decades. Here is a current definition to work from:A High Reliability Organization (HRO) functions with systems and people in place that are exceptionally consistent in accomplishing their goals … [Read more...] about Definition: High Reliability Organization (HRO)

Risk-based thinking is an approach to managing quality that focuses on identifying potential problems before they occur. It involves taking a systematic look at how products or services are produced and then considering what could go wrong and what steps can be taken to reduce the likelihood of this happening.By implementing risk-based thinking into your Quality Management … [Read more...] about Risk-Based Thinking (RBT) in ISO 9001:2015

Many people get confused about what constitutes quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA). It’s important to understand the differences and how they both play vital but distinct roles in helping an enterprise achieve the highest quality standards.QA and QC work together as part of an overall quality management system (QMS) and both are essential for achieving and … [Read more...] about Quality Control and Quality Assurance: What’s the Difference?