The Professional

Development Edition


Professional development features

ISO 17021-2: what will it mean?

As the controversial auditor competence standard approaches final draft stage, Roger Bennett describes its content

Auditing for the 21st century

Steve Buxton details the behavioural assessment approach, a new method that could enhance traditional auditing methods


Auditor guidance

What is remote auditing?

Could virtual audits help your organization? In the first of two articles, Colin MacNee explains the benefits of auditing from afar

Good for your health

Martin VanTrieste reveals how Rx-360 aims to improve quality in the pharmaceutical sector by sharing audit data

How to tackle HR

What should you be aware of when auditing human resources? John Hele gives his top tips

A matter of scope

Auditors must understand the differences between the scope of ISO 9001 and the scope of certification, says the APG

Extras

How long is an audit day?

Does an audit day last for eight hours or less? Different accreditation bodies' interpretations are lessening audit value, argues Barrie Flooks

Aerospace auditing: only the best

Arshad Hafeez describes how Nadcap auditor training is combatting a skills shortage in the aerospace sector

60 second interview:
Nigel Croft

Nigel Croft, the new chair of ISO/TC 176/SC 2, reveals his plans for the future development of ISO 9001 and ISO 9004

 

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