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Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.
Managing sustainable procurement
Managing sustainable procurement 16th Apr 2021 Managing sustainable procurement risks and opportunities is a balancing act. Hope Kiwekete discusses the importance of understanding the...
A rose by any other name?
A rose by any other name? 24th Feb 2021 The popular reference from William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, “a rose by any other...
Managing legal risks
Managing legal risks 8th Oct 2020 The mere mention of pending or potential legal issues tends to cause a shiver down one’s spine! Hope...
Managing quality during a pandemic
Managing quality during a pandemic 17th Aug 2020 Quality management is a crucial element in any organisation. It should be approached like a dance,...
Risk communication: For better or worse
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the fact that there is no better time to communicate than during a time of crisis, and the uncertainty...
Benefits of consultancy services outweigh risks
The ISO 20700 Guidelines for Management Consultancy Services offer a wealth of information for delivery of management consultancy services. Here are some insights Despite...
Why are social-risk discussions so hard?
The risk landscape is ever changing and there will never be a dull moment for risk practitioners Many organisations are striving to uplift the...
Key questions for monitoring and review of risk/opportunities
One of the most frequently asked questions is: how often should risks and opportunities be reviewed and monitored? The answer helps us establish whether...
Adopting a risk mindset
It is not too late for all sectors of industry to take lessons from the recent Boeing 737 MAX tragedy and adopt workplace strategies...
Forewarned is not always forearmed
From natural environmental disasters to the impact on the environment by human activity, there are countless factors to consider when it comes to the...
When risk controls fail
During December 2018, I experienced a scenario that could trigger a debate on what happens when risk controls fail One of the critical skills...
Achieving sustained success with ISO 9004:2018
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published its new quality management standard, ISO 9004:2018, which aims to help companies achieve sustained success. According...
Jumping without a ‘chute?
Why do some employers fail to manage occupational health and safety (OHS) risks? General Colin Powell is a retired United States (US) Army general...
Exploring the revised ISO 19011:2018
The new standard places emphasis on risks, opportunities and auditor competence. Have you ever wondered why auditors are often referred to as the backbone,...
Keep nothing under the table, except your shoes
“Unmanageable fraud and corruption” has been identified as one of South Africa’s top risks. Could Exploring the ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System provide a...
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