How to Get Ready for an Important Audit?

At Technique Works, we bring order to chaos by creating organized plans that help companies meet their rules and standards. We are experts in turning messy situations into transparent, working systems that follow international norms, guidelines, and, most importantly, the law.

How to Get Ready for an Important Audit?

A company in the Netherlands asked for our help because their QHSE manager had left some time ago, and they had a significant audit coming up. They needed to prepare for an ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment), and some parts of the ISO 45001 (Health & Safety) audit.

Here’s how we helped them:

1. Finding Gaps:

First, we looked carefully at what they were doing and compared it to what they needed to be doing. We made a list of the differences, or “gaps,” so we knew exactly where they needed help.

2. Making a Strategic Plan:

Next, we made a big, straightforward plan. This plan set out what the company needed to do to get ready. It had clear goals and listed who would do what and by when. We focused on what was most important and what could be done immediately.

3. Creating an Action Plan:

Then, we designed a step-by-step action plan. This plan had specific tasks and timelines and contained who was responsible for each task. It was like a map showing the company how to get from where they were to where they needed to be.

4. Tackling Easy Tasks First:

We started with the most manageable tasks to show quick results. This included updating old documents and fixing small mistakes. These quick wins helped the team see progress and feel confident about the changes.

5. Regular Check-Ins:

We set up regular meetings to check on progress. During these meetings, we discussed what was working and what wasn’t and made any needed changes to our plan. These meetings helped keep everyone on track.

6. Measuring Progress:

We set up ways to measure progress to see how healthy things were. We used these measures to ensure we were moving in the right direction and keep everyone accountable.

7. Celebrating Wins:

We made sure to celebrate every success, no matter how small. Each time a task was completed, we acknowledged it. This made the team feel good and motivated them to keep going.

This organized plan helped the company prepare for its audit and improve its overall system. Our ability to bring order and make clear, uncomplicated plans allows our clients to meet their goals confidently and efficiently and stay on top of QHSE compliance.