Getting ISO certified follows the same six stages whatever the standard: gap analysis, develop the system, implement it, internal audit, management review, then a two-stage external audit by an accredited certification body. Stage 1 of that external audit checks your system and documentation against the standard. Stage 2 checks that you have actually implemented it, […]
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ISO 9001:2026: What’s Changing and How to Plan Your Transition
ISO 9001:2026 was published on 16 September 2026, with a three-year transition ending 30 September 2029. Here’s what’s changing, and why the organisations that move early stay calm.
ISO Clause 4.4 and the Process Approach: Map Your Business Like Google Maps
Clause 4 asks four questions in order. Who are you (4.1). Who do you have to keep happy (4.2). What does your system cover (4.3). And clause 4.4: how does it all work? That last question is where most management systems either come alive or turn into a filing cabinet. It is hard to improve […]
Which should you use: ISO 9001, Six Sigma or Lean?
The answer is all three. They are all customer-focused quality methodologies that are underpinned by a requirement for continual improvement, however all three play separate, invaluable roles within a Hybrid Quality Management System Framework. The ISO 9001 Quality Management System standard serves as an overall framework for business operations (akin to the Baldrige Excellence Framework […]
The 2026 Baldrige Excellence Framework and ISO 9001:2026: How They Fit Together
Two of the best-known quality frameworks in the United States changed within five weeks of each other. The Baldrige Foundation released the 2026 Baldrige Excellence Framework on 13 August 2026, and ISO published ISO 9001:2026 on 16 September 2026. If your organisation holds ISO 9001, uses Baldrige for self-assessment, or is weighing up one against […]
The Logins You Forgot to Turn Off
ASD and the AICD have told boards that AI agents need minimum access. Most access reviews only list people. What to check, and a free checklist.
ISO 42001 and ISO 27001: How They Fit Together
ISO 42001 (AI management) and ISO 27001 (information security) share the same structure and integrate cleanly. Here’s how they overlap and why a combined system is the smart move for AI-driven businesses.
ISO/IEC 27090 Is Out: What It Adds If You Already Hold ISO 27001 or ISO 42001
ISO and IEC published ISO/IEC 27090:2026 on 14 October 2026. It is the ISO 27000 family’s standard on security threats to AI systems, from the same committee that looks after ISO 27001. If your business already holds ISO 27001 or ISO 42001, or is working towards either, it is worth knowing what it adds and […]
Fast ISO 9001 Certification in 10 Days: Is it Possible?
How long does ISO 9001 certification take? For most Australian businesses the sweet spot is three to six months. Much shorter than that and the system gets rushed, because your internal people cannot build it properly while still doing their day jobs. It can be done in as little as ten days to meet a […]
ISO 19011:2026 Explained: What Changed in Auditing Guidelines
ISO 19011:2026 is a remote auditing update, not an overhaul. What the Foreword names as changed, what did not change, and what it means for your internal audit programme.
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