ISO 9001 Self-implementation tips & tricks

Presenter: Strahinja Stojanovic

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Tips for implementing ISO 9001 by yourself

If you’re planning to implement ISO 9001…

… to succeed, you must gain the necessary knowledge for such a complex project

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Agenda

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• What is the best approach in the DIY implementation?

• What are the pitfalls and how can you avoid them?

• How can you speed up the implementation?

• The biggest challenges in ISO 9001 implementation

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• Establish a commitment.

• Prepare an implementation plan.

• Kick-off the project in a big way.

• Design and document the QMS.

• Run the system for three months.

What is the best approach in the DIY implementation?

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• Why are you implementing ISO 9001?

• Is the motivation coming from executive management?

• Keep the reasons for implementation visible during your project.

• Assign the team for the implementation.

Establish a commitment

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• Conduct a Gap Analysis

• Develop the Project Plan

• Assign responsibilities

• Assign resources

Prepare the implementation plan

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• Include some sort of celebration in the kick-off.

• Use this training and celebration to inform employees of the Plan and Timeline.

• Tell employees how they will be involved and how they will be affected by the project.

• Communicate why this will be good for the company and good for the employees.

Kick-off the project in a big way

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• Decide on external support.

• Use the implementation team to develop the documents.

• Make sure the right people are involved.

• Keep the team on schedule.

Design and Document the QMS

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• Lack of commitment

• Proceeding without a detailed plan

• Not meeting timelines

• Not establishing document templates early on in the project

• Misinterpretation of the standard

• Ineffective management review

What are the pitfalls and how can you avoid them?

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• Consider external help.

• Avoid having one person for the entire project.

• Apply online solutions for task and document management.

How can you speed up the implementation?

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• Getting management buy in

• Getting the employees on board

• Decreasing the bureaucratic burden

• How to make the transition

• Meeting the deadlines

Biggest challenges in ISO 9001 implementation

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Conclusion

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Detailed planning and commitment to the implementation project will

ensure success.

Strahinja Stojanovic

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