Change is all around us. Unprecedented change. The current rate of technological changes, climate change, the changing global marketplace, growing climate action - it is all having an impact on how we do business as well as who we choose to do business with.
With the uncertainty around Brexit and what our new deal will look like, now is a good time to embrace ISO standards. International standards can create both new efficiencies and
new opportunities for your business. Here are 4 ways that ISO standards can help your business keep up with change:
- Raise the bar. Start with high standards - ISO Standards- and raise them. We make progress only when we push ourselves to the highest level. If we don’t move forward, we backslide into bad habits created by a lack of clarity around processes. Raising your standards is a sure way to keep up with change.
- Access new markets. Your products and services would more easily be accepted both at home and abroad as they comply with the requirements of the relevant standard-setting body. As the new deal opens up new markets and opportunities, be ready for them with international standards.
- Gain confidence from buyers. Conformity to International Standards helps reassure consumers that products, systems and organisations are safe, reliable and good for the environment. During times of change, buyers, look for indicators that will give them confidence.
- Mitigate risks. There are always challenges in business and a lot of risks involved. Having an ISO standard does not remove those challenges but it can help mitigate those business risk helping you identify what is important to the business, providing staff and employees with a structured, formalised way of working. This can have great benefits and develop a cultural change in your business, growing a workplace culture where adapting to change becomes easier.
Achieving certification is easier than you might think. As a qualified ISO certification expert, I can advise you on which ISO standard, an implementation strategy and add value to the process by offering advice and help. My proven methodology can save you months of time, effort and cost for certification. Request a consultation.
The Essex Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Introduction to ISO Standards workshop, run by Douglas. For further information and to book your space, visit the Essex Chambers of Commerce website.