PMI celebrate their 50th anniversary with a Synergy in the UK that was inspirational, educational and energising. I share my learnings and opinions on the topcis that were discussed throughout the day.
Protecting Society, An Insight into the Power of Quality
As a quality professional, how will you be able to deliver the best outcome for your customer in an eco system. Looking into how getting things wrong has a massive knock on effect on people's lives and society as a whole. Des Kelly from Process Management International shares his insights at a Chartered Quality Institute for London members.
Influence Based Leadership
Perfecting the art of leadership is something not easily attainable. In fact the mere start of my previous sentence 'perfection' makes it impossible to achieve. But there is certainly some phenomenal leaders in the workplace that make a visible positive impact on teams, while others just cause damage or foster indifference. Here are three key attributes project leaders should have and nurture...
Quality Management: Past, Present & Future. A Case from the Manufacturing Sector
The origins of QMS and how it is developing until its current state and how it is progressing into the future. A Great event presented by Thiago Barcelos a chartered quality professional part of the London committee.
How to win in the AI world
PMI UK hosted an event on the benefit of Artificial Intelligence and how Project Managers can benefit from this revolution. This does come with areas of concern that each PM should be aware of to ensure success
Back to Square 2 – Change Management
Change Management is not easy but can be achieved if the Project Manager creates a system to implement it. Team's buy in is a key starting point.
Lean Implementation in Design Engineering
There is a historic trend where people mistake a tool for a framework. Knowing how to use a tool does not mean you have a robust framework that drives positive results across your entire project. Lean methodology is one of these mythes.
Why I Volunteer
Things I learn from helping others.. #RashadVolunteers
Meetings with Value
Do you spend a lot of your day in meetings? Have you left a meeting thinking 'what was that about'? Here are 3 basic factors to help you drive valuable meetings
Quality, a Culture not a Slogan
What does it take for companies to have a quality culture? It is not a slogan, it is an actual set of policies and procedures that require continuous attention to ensure customers are confident in using the service. This article provides an insight on how Quality Management is set up at Workplace Options.
Influence or Authority?
When it comes to getting your teams to deliver in a certain way, do you use your authority or do you use influential techniques? Think carefully before you answer this question. This is not a game on words, this could potentially be a dilemma for managers who are very keen on achieving a result promptly.
Britain, Four Brexit Scenarios
Risk Management applied for Brexit in a framework presented by Jonathan Blanchard Smith from SAMI Consulting
The Design Science Research
2019 is the year that will (hopefully) witness my graduation and attaining my MSc in Applied Project Management. The journey has been truly educational, demanding, frustrating and rewarding all at the same time. Now this is the final part of my degree when I have to work on my dissertation. Over the past summer, I have given it a proper thought on what I would like to work on and I am happy I am settled on my topic with my supervisor's approval.
My New Year’s Professional Resolutions
Have you taken time off to reflect and plan? Here are my 2019 professional resolutions..
Round up of 2018 Quality Events
A round of all the events that were planned by the CQI London branch volunteers...
Series 3: Team Culture and Communication
Understanding the different team structures is important to have a strategy to motivate your team. But motivation cannot be successful if you do not explore and enhance the team's culture...
International Quality Awards 2018
The second international Quality Awards hosted by the CQI took place on Nov 21st, 2018...
CQI London’s workshop for World Quality Day
Did you know that world celebrates Quality every year? Are you a Quality Professional seeking to raise the awareness for the Quality Profession? Do you have a team of Quality professionals who would welcome the attention for just one day? Then this is your chance! If you have not heard already, but the world celebrates … Continue reading CQI London’s workshop for World Quality Day
5 Min With Rashad Issa… Quality World Magazine, September Issue
5 min with... An article about my views on the ISO45001 the new health and safety standard in regards to employee wellbeing.
Can Ideas Be Simple?
When a group of elderly people want to make sure they are all ok without intruding on each other's privacy and independence, this is what they did!
