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Author: Rashad Issa, MSc, CQP FCQI

Senior Business Leader, Board Advisor and Operational Quality, Governance & Assurance Expert, guiding the development and delivery of robust operational strategies for ambitious, growing businesses to eliminate operational waste. A Chartered Quality Professional, and a volunteer for three institutes.
April 10, 2021 Rashad Issa, MSc, CQP FCQI Projects, Quality

Strategy Design vs Strategy Delivery – P6

The power of engagement! Time for the 6th guiding principle from the Brightline Initiative for executives to bridge the gap between strategy design and strategy deliver.

April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 Rashad Issa, MSc, CQP FCQI Projects, Quality

Strategy Design vs Strategy Delivery – P5

Time for Principle 5, the complexity of keeping it simple! 10 guiding principles for executives to bridge the gap between strategy design and strategy delivery.

April 2, 2021August 7, 2021 Rashad Issa, MSc, CQP FCQI Projects, Quality

Strategy Design vs Strategy Delivery – P4

Time for Principle 4. Brightline and Project Management Institute launched a training course for executives to bring 10 key principles to help bridge the gap between strategy design and strategy deliver.

April 1, 2021April 6, 2021 Rashad Issa, MSc, CQP FCQI Projects, Quality

Strategy Design vs Strategy Delivery – P3

Brightline and Project Management Institute launched a training course for executives to bring 10 key principles to their attention to help them succeed in the delivery of their strategies, not just its design. In this blog I write about the third principle.

March 31, 2021April 1, 2021 Rashad Issa, MSc, CQP FCQI Projects, Quality

Strategy Design vs Strategy Delivery – P2

Brightline and Project Management Institute launched a training course for executives to bring 10 key principles to their attention to help them succeed in the delivery of their strategies, not just its design. In this blog I write about the second principle.

March 30, 2021March 31, 2021 Rashad Issa, MSc, CQP FCQI Projects, Quality

Stakeholders Engagement: How NEDs can Support their Organisations

Stakeholders: are they clearly defined and are businesses fully aware of how to engage with all stakeholders and how? NEDonBoard held an event on the topic. It covered great information on the topic of Customer Experience and what NEDs can do to support their executives in ensuring they successfully engage with stakeholders.

March 26, 2021May 4, 2021 Rashad Issa, MSc, CQP FCQI Projects, Quality

Strategy Design vs Strategy Delivery – P1

Brightline and Project Management Institute launched a training course for executives to bring 10 key principles to their attention to help them succeed in the delivery of their strategies, not just its design. In this blog I write about the first principle.

March 21, 2021March 21, 2021 Rashad Issa, MSc, CQP FCQI Auditing, Projects, Quality

A Charity Trustee – What Does It Mean?

Becoming a Trustee is something that brings a lot of excitement as well as responsibility. There has to be a clarity of what a Trustee is and what a Trustee isn't. In this blog I share my takeaways from a great webinar I attended about this topic.

March 16, 2021April 6, 2021 Rashad Issa, MSc, CQP FCQI Projects, Quality

The Wicked Problems

Project Management Institute launched a training course: Wicked Problem Solving. Play Cards, Tools, Techniques, Brainstorming Outcomes and potential taming of a wicked problem. Are you in?

March 9, 2021March 10, 2021 Rashad Issa, MSc, CQP FCQI Quality

CQI launches a branch in the Caribbean

The CQI Launches its first branch in the Caribbean region. An initiative run by a group of Quality Enthusiasts who want to be part of shaping the face of Quality in the region.

January 22, 2021October 18, 2022 Rashad Issa, MSc, CQP FCQI Auditing, Projects, Quality

I’m Sorry We Can’t Serve You. It’s Covid!

Almost a year after the pandemic changed everything we consider 'normal', it is time for the Quality Professionals to dive deep into business models, helping organisations and Boards navigate through change and crisis, and overcome the 'due to covid' syndrome.

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July 23, 2020July 29, 2020 Rashad Issa, MSc, CQP FCQI Auditing, Quality

Life After Lockdown: 3 Points Assessment for Businesses

Everyone has a role to play in restoring life after lockdown. Strategic Arrow share their insights on there points assessment to help businesses and employees understand their readiness.

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Risk Strategy
May 26, 2020May 27, 2020 Rashad Issa, MSc, CQP FCQI Auditing, Projects, Quality

Diversity in Risk Thinking

Representation on a Board does not equate to Accountability. Diversity in Risk Thinking is key for a Board to proactively prepare for risks and drive businesses to success. I share my 3 top takeaways from an online discussion led by well established NEDs.

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020 Rashad Issa, MSc, CQP FCQI Auditing, Projects, Quality

5 Online Ice Breakers to Help You & Your Team Break from the ‘ZoomedOut’ State of Mind

Here are 5 different activities and icebreakers that could bring some fun to your virtual team meetings.

April 8, 2020May 18, 2020 Rashad Issa, MSc, CQP FCQI Auditing, Projects, Quality

Quality Professionals During Covid-19

During such times and the change covid-19 has imposed on all businesses, I believe that Assurance and Governance are the top priorities Quality Professionals must focus on. In this article, I will explain how the CQI competency framework is key to deploy operational success.

January 23, 2020January 27, 2020 Rashad Issa, MSc, CQP FCQI Auditing, Projects, Quality

Quality at Board Level

Can Quality be brought to the top of the agenda at board levels? If so, what could its impact be? This post shares a successful board and a struggling board. It introduces the United Nations 17 sustainable goals.

January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 Rashad Issa, MSc, CQP FCQI Projects, Quality

Strategy, The Beginning of Success

Project Portfolio Strategy, a key module in my MSc that has given me lots of depth and knowledge on tools to use to help organisations succeed in building their strategies. After completing my degree, my professor invited me to speak to the MSc students of Applied Project Management, and bring them some real case scenarios from my work. Here is what happened.

December 20, 2019 Rashad Issa, MSc, CQP FCQI Quality

Round Up of 2019 Quality Events

2019 was another successful year for the CQI London branch. We have seen few changes in the committee which brought some fresh ideas to the group. Here is a round up of all the events we held.

November 25, 2019November 25, 2019 Rashad Issa, MSc, CQP FCQI Auditing, Quality

The CQI at 100 years

A fantastic letter and book from the Chartered Quality Institute on its history over a full century.

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November 8, 2019November 9, 2019 Rashad Issa, MSc, CQP FCQI Projects, Quality

3 Things I learnt at the PMI UK Synergy 2019

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.

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