RSSMixhttp://www.rssmix.com/This feed was created by mixing existing feeds from various sources.en-gb http://www.bizmanualz.com/blog/process-management/more-on-making-a-process-completely-foolproof.htmlMon, 15 Mar 2010 13:24:00 -0400How do you reduce or eliminate waste? How do you prevent the root causes of errors and waste from recurring?198136375a00caa6ab5a6260a4c5b768 http://www.bizmanualz.com/blog/standards/how-to-survive-an-iso-9001-surveillance-audit.htmlMon, 15 Mar 2010 13:19:49 -0400Always practice the quality you preach and you'll be ready for anything, any time.312d76cb34be449cfec344ef695e239c http://www.bizmanualz.com/blog/using-bizmanualz-products/what-does-editable-policies-and-procedures-mean.htmlMon, 15 Mar 2010 13:15:26 -0400There seems to be some confusion regarding the phrase editable policies and procedures. Ill explain what that means in this post.c0920c1c1f9695571ed00312c7467a5e http://www.bizmanualz.com/blog/customer-quality/7-easy-steps-to-a-quality-management-system.htmlFri, 05 Mar 2010 18:12:06 -0500The difference between a robust QMS and the one most companies wind up with is a matter of focus. Are you focused on the short or the long term?ca26a04a94e7a5a53f53d5ec9aeda48c http://www.bizmanualz.com/blog/customer-quality/innovation-vs-best-practices-which-side-are-you-on.htmlFri, 05 Mar 2010 17:44:45 -0500Mistake-proofed organizations are more certain, measurable, and often profitable. Innovative companies aren't afraid of mistakes, because they know that's how we learn best, as companies and as individuals.67cb80ce02d79cef58a50084885272a7 http://www.bizmanualz.com/information/2010/03/03/hearing-the-voice-of-the-customer-user-driven-design.htmlWed, 03 Mar 2010 11:06:59 -0500Get the voice of the customer into software design -- collect customers' comments and behaviors and use them to make a better product.8b46605d8e3a1d8c8e97f9cfc13bf816 http://www.bizmanualz.com/blog/process-management/how-to-make-a-process-completely-foolproof.htmlTue, 02 Mar 2010 14:55:16 -0500You take corrective action to eliminate the root cause of your problem, preventing -- or reducing the likelihood of -- the problem's recurrence.da220bb59c3f5d22d54e9201f465e52b http://www.bizmanualz.com/information/2010/02/23/intranet-policies-and-procedures-development-for-multiple-departments.htmlTue, 23 Feb 2010 01:40:43 -0500What alternatives are there to Intranet software solutions to develop policies and procedures for multiple departments?030f6c2e44d8673125c0e1d8ca3aa11f http://www.bizmanualz.com/blog/news-and-announcements/what-would-you-do-with-policies-and-procedures-management-software.htmlMon, 22 Feb 2010 09:09:35 -0500What would you do with web-based software for sharing and managing your policies and procedures and other documents?2bc53de8e1da8d476e65f4009ecfbcfc http://www.bizmanualz.com/blog/international-standards/how-to-review-policies-and-procedures.htmlThu, 18 Feb 2010 16:42:38 -0500Why do you review? To ensure accuracy and completeness, and to make sure everyone has the same understanding of the policy or process. In short -- to ensure effective communication.df94baf409aaa8fdf6589cf15f45e916 http://www.bizmanualz.com/blog/knowledge-management/what-is-policy-and-procedure-management-software.htmlThu, 18 Feb 2010 11:31:27 -0500How familiar are you with document management software? Have you heard the term, or its acronym, DMS? Have you done some research on the subject, or even had firsthand experience with a document management system?And what do you know about policies and procedures management software (PPMS)? Is there a difference between document management and policy [...]91d1de2a5c6610c3b2c9e749afeadf21 http://www.bizmanualz.com/blog/social-media/become-a-fan-of-bizmanualz-on-facebook.htmlThu, 18 Feb 2010 09:58:32 -0500You’re invited to join Bizmanualz on Facebook. Becoming a Fan allows you to connect with others who share your interest in developing and implementing effective and robust Policies and Procedures. In addition, you can:Start - or participate in - discussions on policies, processes, and procedures;Comment on recent articles and blog posts;Post pictures;Follow current issues and [...]cc226972d4e739b225e3a88af4c4af87 http://www.bizmanualz.com/information/2010/02/12/7-keys-to-developing-great-procedures.htmlFri, 12 Feb 2010 14:04:44 -0500We have worked steadily on improving our procedures, using the process model (or Deming Cycle) as the basis for improvement.eb03c20692364232abb363de65ff3d7c http://www.bizmanualz.com/information/2010/02/08/how-are-you-managing-your-policies-and-procedures.htmlMon, 08 Feb 2010 08:09:21 -0500You can eliminate many of the headaches of a manual document control system by using document management software (DMS) for your ISO 9001 document and record control.fea813456b6e51b18027840621f58a9e http://www.bizmanualz.com/information/2010/01/25/do-you-really-need-document-management-software.htmlMon, 25 Jan 2010 16:10:45 -0500Your document management software resolves many of your document management and record control issues which, in turn, provides the support for more effective deployment of your policies and procedures.0ea7aac34b91d25d411e45a435441830 http://www.bizmanualz.com/information/2010/01/18/7-keys-to-developing-good-policies.htmlMon, 18 Jan 2010 11:44:28 -0500The best policies give everyone in the organization a sense of purpose and direction.41e4c9a18ee288f44c288be57b078d14 http://www.bizmanualz.com/information/2009/12/17/7-steps-to-a-policies-and-procedures-manual-part-2.htmlThu, 17 Dec 2009 17:37:10 -0500Do you like our policies and procedures manuals? Your feedback - good, bad, or indifferent - is the key to our continuing improvement.2d80eb555f4a2a4ae1be26b35ea489a4 http://www.bizmanualz.com/information/2009/12/14/7-steps-to-a-policies-and-procedures-manual-part-1.htmlMon, 14 Dec 2009 12:54:17 -0500A lot of work goes into every Bizmanualz "Policies and Procedures" manual. In this article and the one following, we give you an overview of the process.a666e17ae3415c7830e7c0faa7d8a220 http://www.bizmanualz.com/information/2009/11/20/how-can-you-use-pre-written-procedures-to-save-time.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 16:09:09 -0500Using Bizmanualz procedures with minor modifications can save you as much as 38 hours of time.657cf4ab9992aecd493bd0e56f831879 http://www.bizmanualz.com/information/2009/11/16/your-procedures-drive-your-total-cost-of-compliance.htmlMon, 16 Nov 2009 13:43:55 -0500Trying to comply with customer expectations, management objectives, government regulations, and/or industry standards can be expensive. 61842c49e94f35ca956af78e7238d8c4