We don't need a calibration program - we only use tape measures

This photo appeared randomly on a friend's post on Facebook.  She shared it, and apparently it was just an "oh crap" post from a friend (not related to quality or specifically to...

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When "epic fail" is on the menu

For some reason, this week's theme seems to be all about #communication.  Is it World Communication Day or something?  I've seen tons of articles and posts about it, and I, myself, can't...

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Processes don't work "automagically"

Hey, "process jockeys" and "quality gurus", now's the time to put our skills to good use.

No one really knows what to do when something like COVID-19 happens.  But truly - that's the...

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2020 Calendar Chaos? How to fix it.

So, you've been a little distracted the past few months?  Has your business shifted focus from# strategic, long range planning to tactical execution?  Perhaps some of your team have been...

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Happy Hour Process Improvement!

It's true.  #Process improvement (or opportunities for process improvement) can be found just about everywhere.  #TGIF, so let's talk about one I recently saw at a favorite restaurant in...

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Document control really DOES matter

Document control is useless, you say?  An unnecessary hassle, you say?  While this requirement in #ISO9001 may make you think only of your "document control coordinator" or perhaps, "yes,...

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Congrats 2020 Grads! FREE skills/education to add to your resume!

The month of May is certainly different than I think ANY of us could have possibly imagined.  But, while a lot of things have changed, a lot has also stayed the same.  Graduates are still...

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Happy Cinco de Mayo! No free tacos, but I DO have a FREE DOWNLOAD!

We all know that saying, "Say what you do, and do what you say", but why do we think we have to say (and document) so MUCH!?  ISO9001 IS NOT just about documentation!  Let's get...

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How to get your internal quality auditors to do their audits

The struggle is real.  Most organizations struggle with recruiting and maintaining a strong internal audit team.  Either the auditor volunteers (or is volunteered), then they receive some...

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I listened to my customers. I hope it pays off. I have a big announcement!

My customers have been telling me for years that I should create online content.  And they also helped me focus on where to start.  They tell me I have a knack for explaining "quality...

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