

Marshall Fire Lessons
December 30, 2021 a fire east of Boulder, CO took out over 1,000 homes and businesses. What preparedness lessons can we learn from this?


OSHA's New COVID Vaccine Rules (in brief)
Its official: OSHA published their Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on Nov 5th, 2021.


9 Tips for Effective Feedback
9 tips for effective feedback from our friend Neil Hunter on LinkedIn

Costs of Poor Quality
Reducing scrap and rework are always top contenders for a quality objective, but there are many invisible costs that can create more impact.


Understanding External Audit Length
Lots of our clients have wondered why their external audit is scheduled for two, three or more days. Let's find out why!


Definition of Terms
ISO standards rely on some foundational terms. Here are some that get confused easily.


Creating, Updating, Simplifying Documentation
Writing the QMS documentation is often the most dreaded part of preparing for certification. Here are some concepts we hope will help you!

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Thinking Outside the [Normal] Box
A lot of problems require a different approach, looking for different kinds of resources and different ways of getting to the result.


Silos or System
How well are your processes connected, communicated, and understood?


Using Perks to Attract and Retain Talent
Perks are often non-wage items that highlight your care for employee wellbeing.