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FREE webinar -AI in audits and certification

Join Intact Systems and Exemplar Global, who will be presenting an insightful and forward-looking webinar on the impact of artificial intelligence on management system standard certification and auditing processes.

In this one-hour session, Jochen Kleboth, Intact’s Head of Analytics and AI, will lead you through the latest developments in AI applications for certification and auditing, sharing his expert insights into the AI-driven future of conformity assessments. He will cover:

*How AI is streamlining and enhancing auditing and certification
*Insights from real-world applications
*What to expect in the future of AI for management systems

The webinar is aimed at auditors, trainers, quality/environmental/health & safety managers, or anyone who plays a role in compliance and certification.

The webinar is taking place on Wednesday, November 27th at 1:00pm EST -that's Eastern Standard Time in the US, which means for those on the East coast of Australia it is taking place on Thursday, November 28th at 5:00am. Don't worry if you're not an early riser, though, because anyone unable to attend live, will receive the recorded video link later, so long as they have registered for the event. Click on this link to register.

All who attend are eligible to earn CPD credits to further professional development.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of certification through the lens of AI. They look forward to seeing you there!

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5 top tips for successful auditing

What a great presentation this was as Ross demonstrated the qualities of the high-calibre speakers we have been able to bring you once again this year. His enthusiaism for the topic and incredible breadth of knowledge shone throughout the presentation. As he said himself, he could have spoken for hours.

The tips he discussed were around scheduling, planning, the audit interview, evidence and corrective action, and he showed how they can be applied to variously sized organisations. The tip he concentrated the most on was the third one, the audit interview, because this is the area most people struggle with. He talked about strategies to put people at ease and emphasised that the core aim of an audit is to verify risk controls and not to trip people up. I certailny felt that, if I were about to be audited, I would like it to be done by Ross.

During the discussion after his presentation, Ross mentioned that he had discovered surprising advantages with "zoom" audits, so it is good to find a silver lining from the pandemic restrictions of last year.

One of the comments from an attendee in the zoom chat sums up perfectly the standard of this presentation: "Great to hear what you have learnt throughout your years of auditing. Love the positive approach."

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Heather Turner: A career in auditing

In a recent edition of the global online publication "The Auditor", there is a profile of Heather Turner, who has had a long career in auditing and also happens to be the current Secretary of Central Safety Group.

It is a great article, where Heather is interviewed and shares many fascinating stories about her Australian work experiences. She also talks about the importance of lifelong learning, as well as how she sees the future of the auditing profession.

Heather began her working life in a chemical lab, where she was given the opportunity to branch out into chemical safety and, from there, to quality assurance. She had extensive experience with WorkSafe Victoria as an auditor prior to beginning her own consultancy in 2014. Therefore, she has worked from both sides of the fence: with the Regulator and with assisting businesses.

Heather gives plenty of sage advice in the interview, including this gem: "To be a good auditor, you’ve got to deliver bad news in a positive way."

The article certainly explains why, as our Secretary, she has such an eye for proper process and detail.

Here is the link to the full article.

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