The American Society for Quality Audit Division Conference was held in Orlando October 17-18th, 2019. Professionals from across North America gathered to share and learn best practices in management systems auditing. Our two-part presentation was "Revitalizing Your Audit Program Using Engaging Audit Reporting Practices".

This is the first in a series of blog posts that will cover the content of our conference presentation sessions.

Many audit closing meetings and management reviews are boring. ISO-speak has limited understanding across the workforce. It is no wonder management seems disengaged!

Our presentation showed examples of visual and written summary options for reporting audit results that tell a story and engage leadership. Imagine how powerful the act of looking across quality, environmental and health and safety management systems could be if the views were balanced! Our session also touched on the management of the audit program to ensure auditors acquire...

WOW! 12,000 inspiring women and a few dozen brave men celebrated women business leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, coaches, and provided multiple frameworks for mutual support. By supporting each other, we all win. Outstanding key note speakers and a variety of meaningful sessions kept everyone inspired all day. It was a real joy to be an exhibitor in the career area of the marketplace. 

After 12 years of business in the Chicago area, this conference was our inaugural event in Pennsylvania to meet local business owners and individuals interested in making improvements in their organizations. We listened and shared stories about ISO management systems and auditing. It was interesting to hear experiences of the challenges of being the auditor, as well as good and bad stories of being interviewed by auditors. Improving internal auditing programs is our passion. When done well, audits provide great insights into risk management, strengthening good systems, and...