In-house education programmes for people who
want to take a systems approach to ISO 9000: 2000
The fundamentals of systems thinking
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Systems
thinking is the theory underpinning the Vanguard Standards, an understanding of
how this theory applies to the design and management of work is an essential
pre-requisite to gaining maximum value from the Vanguard
Standards.
| Duration: |
2 days |
| Participant numbers: |
Min 6 to Max
8 |
| Content: |
Mass production thinking - history, assumptions and
principles
Sub-optimisation as a feature of mass production design and
management
Systems thinking - history, assumptions and
principles
Optimisation through managing value and flow
Practical
case material illustrating the differences between mass production and systems
thinking
ISO 9001's requirements - taking a systems
perspective |
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information about this programme.
Transition planning -
how to move from ISO 9000 to ISO 9000: 2000, using the Vanguard
Standards
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Moving from ISO 9000 registration to ISO 9000: 2000 using the
Vanguard Standards requires careful planning. This workshop is designed to help
participants assess where they are now, where they need to be, and how best to
effect the transition.
| Duration: |
2 days |
| Participant numbers: |
Min 6 to
Max 8 |
| Content: |
The key differences between ISO 9000 and ISO 9000:
2000
Fundamental concepts in the Vanguard Standards for ISO 9000:
2000
Assessing the value to the business of the current quality
management system
Determining the requirements for establishing a quality
management system based on the Vanguard Standards
Building a draft system
picture
Planning the steps required to establish key measures and methods
for the new quality management system
Planning communications and
involvement of managers and staff |
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programme.
Auditor training - auditing from a systems
perspective
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The Vanguard Standards require particular knowledge and
skills for auditors. This programme is a competency-based training course for
internal and external auditors.
| Duration: |
4 days (two days, fieldwork,
two days) |
| Participant numbers: |
Min 6 to Max 8 |
| Content: |
The
fundamentals of systems thinking and the Vanguard Standards
The
competency framework for auditors
Practical on-site exercises in
auditing
Establishing the audit framework for the
organisation |
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information about this programme.
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