Last year the Chartered Quality Institute embarked on detailed research on Quality 4.0 of which I was a part. The research was conducted by Oakland Group. The principles are defined and the foundation for propelling the profession into the future is laid out. Read how the Baltic Exchange moved to Quality 4.0
Levelling up Your Supply Chain
Ever been in a situation where you are faced by an issue or an obstacle at work and realise that you have one hand tied because the solution lies with one supplier? This is one scenario where you are faced with an issue. What about other scenarios where you are just working on a project … Continue reading Levelling up Your Supply Chain
Your Strategy in Action
Strategy in Action is the second topic NEDonBoard Masterclass explores. It explores the dimensions of an effective strategy, what sustainable leadership looks like and how to put your strategy into action.
NEDs Duties and Responsibilities – Section 170
With so many resources available online on the roles and responsibilities of a NonExecutive Director, it is good to start from a reliable focused source. NEDonBoard has an online Masterclass which starts with the magic numbers of 170s.. The duties of Directors as listed by England and Wales Corporate Law.. Here is what I understand from it..
Non Executive Directors – Where to Start?
My new year's resolution was to focus on some courses that are not linked to my profession, like a new language or a handcraft. But when I saw this course, my resolution changed completely. Series 1: NEDs, where to start!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Britain, Four Brexit Scenarios
Risk Management applied for Brexit in a framework presented by Jonathan Blanchard Smith from SAMI Consulting
Round up of 2018 Quality Events
A round of all the events that were planned by the CQI London branch volunteers...
An International Quality Framework – The CQI
The Chartered Quality Institute, an organisation that is raising the bar for the Quality Profession has defined a framework made of 5 core competencies for Quality professionals...
The Project EDIT 