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08/28/2026

⚕️ How deeply does risk management run through ISO 13485, and are we reading the standard closely enough to see it?

Thomas Schleusner explores that question in his piece for The Auditor Online, showing how risk management runs through the standard from document control and competence to design, purchasing, and clause 8 corrective action.

It starts at the very foundation. Clause 4's "administrative" requirements form the base that risk controls depend on. Every approved supplier becomes part of the overall risk profile.

The biggest takeaway: the standard does not demand perfection. It calls for awareness, accountability, and systems that can respond when weaknesses appear.

When you read or audit against ISO 13485, do you see risk the same way?

Read Thomas Schleusner's full article on The Auditor Online: https://www.theauditoronline.com/the-eyes-of-an-iso-13485-auditor-the-hidden-risks-between-the-lines/

08/27/2026

The new Exemplar Global Career Center is here with a major upgrade.

The new Career Center helps qualified job seekers:
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Whether you're a certified auditor, quality or compliance professional, or a graduate of certified training, the Career Center is built to support your next step.

Interested in promoting a job opportunity? We’re offering an introductory launch discount for eligible employers. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Explore the upgraded Career Center today: https://careercenter.exemplarglobal.org/?utm_campaign=Career%20Center%20Launch&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Social

08/26/2026

Internal auditing expertise is essential to keep your organization on track. ✓

Our Internal Management Systems (IMS) Auditor Certification equips you to strengthen internal systems through audits that support ISO management system alignment, reduce risk, and drive continual improvement. You become the internal voice that ensures standards are met.

Why choose IMS Certification?

▪ Multi-Standard Impact: Apply your skills across multiple ISO frameworks for wide-reaching relevance.
▪ Proactive Value: Spot real growth opportunities beyond basic compliance.
▪ Versatile Application: Built for professionals, training providers, and full audit teams alike.

Whether you're advancing your career, enhancing your courses, or strengthening your team, this certification delivers value where it counts.

🔗 Ready to build audit expertise that keeps your organization ahead? Explore the certification here: https://exemplarglobal.org/certification/internal-management-systems-auditor/?utm_campaign=B2C%20Certification&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Social

08/25/2026

The 2027 WCQI Call for Proposals is open! Quality leaders: this is your moment to contribute.

Whether you're sitting on a success story, a hard-won lesson, or an innovative strategy that's delivered real results, the quality community wants to hear from you.

Prefer to work behind the scenes? Reviewer applications are also open. Share your expertise by helping evaluate submissions and shape the 2027 program.

🗓 Submission deadline: Sept. 14, 2026

We are now accepting 2027 World Conference on Quality and Improvement proposals and reviewer applications! Share your innovative strategies, success stories, and lessons learned, or offer your expertise to review proposals. This is your chance to establish yourself as a thought leader and enrich the quality community.

Submit a WCQI proposal: https://tinyurl.com/WCQI27Proposal
Become a reviewer: https://tinyurl.com/WCQI27Reviewer

08/24/2026

This August, we're spotlighting an engaged member of our community: Chris Spire, a management systems professional whose career has spanned auditing, consulting, and education. 🌟

Chris retired in 2022 after serving as a Lead Auditor for DQS. Now, he's continuing to share his knowledge through his upcoming book, Certified ISO Management Systems: How to Successfully Implement Them, anticipated from Taylor & Francis in late 2027.

Chris’s career includes leadership at Anheuser-Busch, consulting for organizations such as NASA, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin, and auditing roles with ANAB and DQS. He also served as Chair of the ANSI National Accreditation Body Accreditation Council and taught at Florida Atlantic University.

When asked what he hopes to gain from the Exemplar Global Community, Chris shared: "My objective is to stay on top of changes to management systems, practices in the industry, and new management systems and practices."

His advice to fellow members: "Don't be content to just have one management system certification, particularly just QMS." 📋

Chris has seen this through his work helping clients unify quality, environmental, and safety systems into integrated Business Management Systems. That experience reinforced his belief that expertise across standards opens new professional opportunities.

Fun fact: Chris spent 32 years as an equestrian before trading his horse for a bicycle in 2015. 🚴

Thank you, Chris, for sharing your story and expertise with our community.

08/20/2026

Does climate change belong in your ISO 9001 audit conversation? Jackie Stapleton's latest piece for The Auditor Online tackles this topical question for auditors.

ISO/FDIS 9001:2026 Clause 4 is about understanding context and ensuring those decisions shape the QMS, from scope and processes to risks and opportunities. Clause 4.1 asks organizations to determine whether climate change is relevant to their context and their QMS results.

So, ask the evidence-based questions: Has the organization experienced extreme weather events? Have customers or insurers introduced new requirements? Has anything changed in the QMS as a result? 🔍

That's how you keep clause 4 practical and audit-ready. Climate change is one piece of a broader picture, and the real test is whether your clause 4 decisions show up in the working system, not just in documented notes.

Read the article here: https://www.theauditoronline.com/iso-90012026-clause-4-dont-let-climate-change-distract-you-from-the-bigger-picture/?utm_campaign=ISO%20Transition&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Social

08/19/2026

🦺 Your OHS auditing skills are in demand. Organizations seek strategic partners to drive continual improvement by connecting safety performance to leadership accountability.

Our ISO 45001 OHS Auditor certification gives you the verified credentials to meet that demand with confidence.

What certification does for your career:

🔹 Validated competence: prove your skills against an internationally respected standard
🔹 Career mobility: demonstrate recognized expertise to employers and clients across borders
🔹 Competitive differentiation: stand out in high-assurance environments where credentials matter

The ISO 45001 standard is also expanding to address work-related well-being, mental health, and workforce diversity, making certification more valuable than ever.

Now is the right time to formalize your expertise.

🔗 Explore our ISO 45001 OHS Auditor certification requirements: https://exemplarglobal.org/certification/iso-45001-occupational-health-safety-auditor/?utm_campaign=Personnel%20Certification&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Social

08/18/2026

💡 Poor quality carries a measurable price tag.

The 2026 ASQE Insights on Excellence Benchmarking Highlights Report reveals that 87% of respondents report at least moderate investment to ensure quality. Yet, 89% also report at least a moderate financial impact from poor quality.

What drives that disconnect? The data shows a sharp perception gap: executives are three times more likely than quality professionals to report a high financial impact from poor quality.

The report examines this trend alongside data on technology adoption, supplier challenges, workforce development, and more, with expert recommendations throughout.

📊 Download the free 2026 ASQE IoE Benchmarking Highlights Report to explore the full Cost of Quality findings and what leading organizations are doing differently: https://asq.org/quality-resources/benchmarking-reports/2026-asqe-ioe-benchmarking-highlights-report

08/17/2026

Certified professionals: the ISO 9001:2026 transition starts soon.

In September, the new edition of the world's most widely used quality management standard publishes. If you hold an Exemplar Global credential, now is the time to plan your next steps.

The good news? We've mapped the whole process for you. 🗺️

Here's what to do:
• Review the transition timeline so you know when key activities happen.
• Understand what's required to update your credential to the 2026 edition.
• Note the deadlines that keep you compliant with our requirements.

Our infographic for certified professionals lays it all out clearly, from milestones to recognition timeframes. A few minutes now can save you scrambling later.

Explore the transition process here: https://community.exemplarglobal.org/resources/iso-standard-transition-process

Have a question about your specific situation? Reach out to [email protected] and we'll help you find the answer.

Which part of the transition are you most focused on right now? Let us know in the comments.

08/12/2026

Food safety professionals play a critical role in the global supply chain. Their expertise protects consumers, supports trade compliance, and strengthens the systems that keep food safe at every stage. 🍎

Certification validates that competence and builds credibility with employers, clients, and regulators worldwide. Exemplar Global offers industry-leading food safety certification programs designed to support your growth and recognition in the field.

Explore our food safety certification programs: https://exemplarglobal.org/certifications/food-safety-systems/?utm_campaign=B2C%20Certification&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Social