We recognize that there is nothing to replace doing it yourself. The satisfaction, the knowledge of responsibility, everything about it... Well we are happy to help you. We also recognize that the best way to Do it Yourself is to get some help with key stages and learn as you go - best of both worlds. If you are implementing a formal management system on your own, here are some resources to help you get the job done successfully.
Using these tools selectively will allow you to remain in control, to develop skills, materials and resources for yourself but protect you from delays and mistakes. To find out more just drop us an Email. We promise not to hassle you if you are just curious.
Project Costing and Justification – information relating to working out the costs and benefits and justifying an approach to implementation.
Project Planning – this link provides information relevant to the basic program for implementing a management system as well as tips for planning and problems and challenges that need to be overcome.
Gap Analysis and Project Planning – use an expert to perform a review of your current situation, to define the structure of your management system and outline a project plan. Or read information relating to auditing or take some training and perform your own gap analysis audit.
Promotional Materials – promoting your project throughout your organization is essential if it is to be successful. Your project will most likely affect many people in your organization and can put a strain on already overcrowded calendars and budgets. Unless you obtain understanding and acceptance of your project beforehand, your results may be less successful than you has hoped.
Management Representative Training – if you are to be the in house expert then you should consider attending some subject specific training. The lead auditor course is the most comprehensive course available on the market and although it does not go into implementation in detail, the knowledge and experience gained is considered essential to successful projects by all of those who have attended.
Expertise – this link will take you to a variety of articles, papers and other material to help you satisfy your need for expertise in a number of areas. Essential if you are going to be successful.
Email and Phone Consulting – we offer a variety of packages to provide you with access to subject experts for on going support and advice throughout your project, including during the assessment. If you want to test this process or you just have a specific question to address then Email or phone us. We will be happy to help you for free.
Policy, Manual, Procedure, and Objective Templates – rather than writing documents from scratch, base them on templates. These templates have comprehensive directions to ensure you can modify them to your specific situation and needs. Email us and tell us what your needs are. Or are you just curious as to how useful they are.
Conformance Tools and Checklists – tools with instructions to help you know you are compliant and to use during auditing to know you will pass your assessment. Did we say know? Training Materials – rather than generating training materials from scratch, modify these comprehensive training materials with slides, tutor notes and exercises for your specific situation and needs.
In-House Training Courses – rather than undertake your own training, bring in an expert to present classes to your organization. You can share the training task and learn how to present this material as it is given. This ensures an accurate and professional message and allows you to learn the presentation approach and materials to continue to provide it yourself.
Choosing a Registrar – help with the issues surrounding selecting a registrar. Want an informed but off the record review of your selection? Our consultants have experienced hundreds of auditors from dozens of registrars. We know the particular preferences and focuses of individual auditors. We know who audits from the conference room and who audits thoroughly, who is objective and who pushes their own advice. We know the registrars who will change your scope on you and those who will ignore your complaints. Email us with a phone number and the names of you auditors for a frank discussion.
Document Review – get an objective (against the standard) and subjective evaluation of your documentation from the experts who have generated thousands of procedures, policies etc. We can provide advice on the structure and content of your whole system or on the conformance of a specific document/process. Something your registrar is prohibited form doing! This is tremendously valuable!
Pre-Assessment Audit – registrars are not allowed to offer any advice if they conduct pre-assessments. Test the readiness of your organization with an independent and objective review of your system by qualified registered auditors. Then let them subjectively advise on improvements based on their experience of hundreds of systems helping you focus on business optimization or cost minimization.
Attendance at Assessment – very often problems arise at assessment because of a lack of understanding by the auditor. We have attended hundreds of assessments and smoothed them to successful registration. We can provide a subject expert at your assessment, not to interfere but to ensure an impartial view is maintained. We will also review documented reports and even be available by telephone to answer questions.
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