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Webinar announcement: "What You May Be Overlooking in the 2024 IIA Standards" - Thursday, March 21 beginning at 2:00 p.m. Eastern (1 CPE) - FREE If you are like me and have watched a few webinars on this topic, you may conclude "why listen to another one of these so that I can hear what I already know?" Well, if you know me, that's not what you are going to hear from me. Join Dr. Hernan Murdock, CIA, CRMA and me as I discuss my take on: > What I like about the new Standards, > The areas that I think will require the most work, and > Some things I identify as issues or concerns. You may not agree with all I will have to say, but it will be a different view on this topic from what you've heard so far. My thanks to ACI Learning and to Hernan for allowing me to join him as part of their Skeptical Auditor webinar series. Registration link: https://lnkd.in/egpSvKRg Note: If you cannot attend the live program, sign up anyway. You will get a link to the replay some time after the session ends. (The replay will not be eligible for CPE, however.) Eliza Lee

The Unfiltered Truth Behind Audits! It's Fun Fact Friday, and guess what? Even in the oh-so-organized realm of ISO Management systems, audits can still be a whirlwind of chaos and surprises? 😂 Brace yourselves for a rollercoaster ride through the wild terrain of audits! Picture this: you are all set, documents in hand, ready to dazzle auditors, but oops! Some papers decide to play hide-and-seek, or your computer decides it's the perfect time to take a nap, leaving you stranded in a sea of digital mayhem. But wait, there's more! Process owners get creative with excuses, workspaces undergo a miraculous transformation from chaos to cleanliness in a blink (only to revert back just as fast), and auditors finding themselves audited by the very employees they're assessing, uncovering the dynamics of the organization from a whole new angle. Talk about a plot twist! And let's not forget the self-proclaimed ISO expert confidently asserting their knowledge, only to be left scratching their head by the simplest of auditor questions. The post-audit scene is a mixed bag of celebrations and commiserations, where employees either breathe a sigh of relief or playfully blame the auditors for any slip-ups. Audits may feel like a comedy of errors, but fear not, dear auditors and auditees! These moments are valuable lessons in preparation, resilience, system robustness, and the importance of keeping your sense of humor intact amidst the chaos. So, the next time you encounter a hiccup during an audit, remember to laugh, learn, and embrace the chaos. After all, it's all part of the thrilling journey toward continuous improvement! 🎪✨ Auditors and auditees, feel free to share your experiences in the comments below, so we can all have a good laugh together. It's Fun Fact Friday, after all! #QualityMatters #Funfacts #QMS #ISOAudits #ContinuousImprovement

Join us tomorrow for a free webinar! 🌐 Virtual Audits in a Post-Pandemic World 📆 Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 11:00am ET 👉 Click to register: https://lnkd.in/eu97en-x Due to shifting industry requirements and based on lessons learned from the history of the program, PJR has overhauled its virtual audit program for 2024. We ask that you join us to learn about the changes and find out how they may impact you and your organization. Presented by PJR QMS & ABMS Program Manager Joseph Krolikowski #virtualaudit #audit

IIA Heartland-Iowa Chapter Today's tip for celebrating Audit Awareness Month: Conduct a lunch-and-learn or a virtual meeting with people who work in your organization. ■ Explain what you do and why you do it, and answer questions to clarify their perceptions. ■ Make sure they understand what it means to hold a professional certification, such as the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), including how you work to ensure and improve quality, how you conform to The IIA’s Code of Ethics and Standards, and how you engage in continued learning. Share with us if you've tried this tip!

Unannounced audits don’t have to be stressful! Our complimentary webinar tomorrow will equip you with the knowledge and tools to ace any surprise inspection. Discover how to implement a continuous improvement mindset, empower your team for audit readiness and create positive changes in your organization. Register here: https://bit.ly/4eYcF1g This is part 1 of Auditing Mastery, a 3-part summer webinar series. #FoodSafety #AuditReadiness #Webinar #FoodSafetyAudits

** Looking to earn CPE credits? ** The IIA has you covered with a lineup of insightful November webinars! 🌟 Nov 6: 2025 Risk in Focus - Global Risk Trends  🌟 Nov 7: Cracking the Code - Turning Anomalies into Strategic Actions  🌟 Nov 14: AI-Powered Auditing: Unlocking the Potential of LLMs in the Audit Lifecycle  🌟 Nov 20: True Crime for the Auditor  🌟 Nov 21: Introducing the New Quality Assessment Manual 🔗 Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/gh3F2TDu Join one or all – there's something for everyone! 🚀

🌟 Audit Time: Not Fun, But Totally Worth It 🌟 Let’s be honest—nobody really looks forward to audit time. It often means long hours of scrutiny, a lot of checklists, and a whole lot of paperwork. But then, you get feedback like we did last week, and it makes it all worthwhile. Our team was thrilled to hear from our most recent auditor that "Pure Ground Ingredients was the best spice manufacturing plant he had audited." 🙌 This kind of recognition doesn't come easy. It’s the result of countless hours of hard work, dedication, and a commitment to excellence from every single person on the team. It’s those moments that remind us why we do what we do—and why maintaining the highest standards matters. So, while audits may not always be the most exciting part of the job, they’re a powerful tool to ensure we’re doing our best—and when we get a compliment like this, it's all worth it. Proud of the team at Pure Ground Ingredients! Let’s keep raising the bar. 🚀 #Teamwork #QualityExcellence #AuditFeedback #SpiceManufacturing #ContinuousImprovement #ProudMoment #QualityStandards #QualityFirst #Organic

Last week I took the time to participate in this short webinar in order to stay up to date on auditing topics. I have worked with external auditors from the company Intertek and I was quite motivated to see that one of their auditors was an expert in this session. But, more importantly, as an auditor certified in the ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 standards, I consider that in this role we must always remain in constant evolution, and one way to do this is to be able to see the perspective of the external auditors and what points are more focused when searching for objective evidence to ensure compliance. Here is a list of some notes that I consider important to keep in mind with audit topics. 1) The focus should be the processes that had the most weaknesses from the previous audit. 2) The audit distribution must ensure impartiality between process and auditors. 3) It is appreciated that the documents are easy to access. 4) Initially, the internal auditor is trained externally; this external training must include knowledge of the requirements of management standards; Therefore, there must be training periods and internal audit practices focused on the company's processes. 5) The first audit periods of this role are carried out under the mentorship of the lead auditor. 6) It is appreciated that the auditee answers only what is asked. Finally, it was not really explicit, but I consider that most of this conversation was based on the requirements of the ISO 19001:2018 Guidelines for the Audit of Management Systems standard. Thanks.

Ever walked into a meeting and felt like the villain before you’ve even said a word? That’s how many audit clients feel—and it’s time to change the narrative. This week on Audit Bites, we’re exploring the power of empathy in auditing. From understanding your client’s challenges to stepping into their shoes, we’ll discuss five practical ways to build trust, reduce resistance, and create more productive audits. Tune in to learn how empathy isn’t just a soft skill—it’s a superpower every auditor needs.

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