The global certification program

Whitepaper

How certification to ISO standards adds value to your Organization

Nov. 19 2019

Organizations and their leaders worldwide are facing change at unprecedented speed and here you will discover how ISO can help you to optimize your management system.

Organizations and their leaders worldwide are facing change at unprecedented speed. Boundaries between sectors of activity are widening due to the spread of digital technology, driving more intense globalization and the need for new skills. A broader range of stakeholders is demanding increased accountability for companies’ impact on society and the environment. Companies must be resilient and continuously transformative to deal with these changes and remain competitive.
 
How does certification help companies in this context?
 
This white paper explains how certification helps organizations better face the future while maintaining a continuous improvement approach. The ISO norms focus around the three main areas of Context of the Organization, Leadership, and Risk. We examine these concepts, along with the theme of continuous improvement, which remains a key element of the certification process. We conclude with a summary of how certification provides a major lever for organizations to perform in today’s environment.
 
Contents:
 - Today's Context
 - Dealing with Change
 - Managing Risk
 - Continuous improvement
 
You will learn how to implement a continuous improvement culture within your company, which remains a key element of the certification process. Certification provides a major lever for organizations to perform in today’s environment, make sure you are ready for the certification!

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