5 tips to be successful in implementing ISO certification:

Still in doubt about how to succeed in ISO certification? Here are some tips to map out before hiring a consultancy or requesting an audit.

1. How do I know which certification is most suitable for my company?

The first tip is: evaluate the market and your main competitors. Find out which ISO certifications they have and go further, consider which certifications can best help you boost your results and stand out in the market.

As the purpose of ISO is to establish standardized processes that can be applied to any company, it is common for an organization to have more than one certification. Everything will depend on the priorities for the company at that moment.

By far the certification most sought after by companies is ISO 9000, which helps with quality management and process improvement. Therefore, it is a good starting point if you are looking to optimize stages of the production chain, identifying more compliant changes.

2. How long does the implementation required for ISO certification take?

The certification implementation time depends on each company. Number of employees, employee engagement, size and segment of the organization are all factors that impact this forecast. Click Here for ISO Certification Course

But we estimate approximately a period of 6 months to 1 year for smaller companies that are committed to implementing and adapting their processes to the guidelines established by ISO certification. 

3. Make a diagnosis followed by planning:

The help of a consultancy is extremely important for ISO certification. But it is essential that before making this hire you already have a diagnosis of the organization and a plan in mind.

Information such as bottlenecks that tend to hinder the company's production processes, which failures can and should be eliminated and improvements necessary for the full development of organizations must be mapped. 

From there, the consultancy will help with action plans, development of strategies, fundamental steps to be taken and definition of deadlines for each improvement to be implemented.

4. Encourage team participation and offer training:

The participation of employees is not only desired, but also necessary for

adherence to changes and the effectiveness of pre-determined processes and objectives. 

Collaboration is also essential, because it speeds up the process of implementing ISO certification requirements, as it requires time and dedication from everyone in the company. Therefore, deadlines are followed and there is no compromise in the day-to-day tasks of each employee. 

Training is the basis of a successful ISO certification implementation. It is through these trainings that the team is able to understand the importance of following the guidelines and how ISO standards can make work more productive, avoiding errors and improving the quality of processes.

5. Pay attention to non-conformities:

The pre-audit process will help identify non-conformities before the certification audit takes place. Therefore, being aware of loose ties, problems that have not been properly resolved and non-conformities is essential. 

After recognizing flaws in ISO certification requirements, a strategic action plan must be created in order to correct the flaws. In this process, do not forget to map and monitor the results, ensuring that the action plan was efficient.