Competence is More than Training

6/28/2026

Everyday Quality

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This week, we're talking about my personal favorite ISO clause, Competence!

The cornerstone of the system and a requirement that helps reduce waste in all sorts of ways, but it can be quite a bear to tackle.

Thanks for listening!

We're on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@ColoradoQualitySystems

We're working on a bunch of simple software to make your systems easier to work with. Reach out to [email protected] for more information!

The email address I keep stammering over in the podcast is [email protected].

We've also launched a whole Project Management Toolkit! No subscription, just getting work done. COQMS.com for more.

Thanks again!

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More episodes from "Everyday Quality"

What Your QMS Can Learn From Zombie Films

Competence is More than Training

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