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  1. Andy Nichols

    Andy Nichols Moderator Staff Member

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    With the 2015 version of the standard looming, there appears (to me anyway) to be a lot more emphasis on the role of senior management (aka leadership) in setting the direction of the management system. From the "context of the organization" to RBT to knowledge and beyond. Not all of these things require documentation, either, from the actual ISO standard.

    So, how do we as auditors feel about auditing what people say and can talk about? Without a document to reference? Will we encounter people who will tell us we misheard/misunderstood what was said? Will we have to read them their "Miranda rights" at the start of the audit? "You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say may be used as the basis of a non-conformity"...
     
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    even now, I hear of auditors who want written proof (such as a written test) to ensure folks do understand the quality policy.
     
  3. Andy Nichols

    Andy Nichols Moderator Staff Member

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    Can those auditors read "Exit"? So they can find their way out?
     
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    Eric Twiname Well-Known Member

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    A good topic, Andy.

    As mentioned quite a few times...I am an auditee, so view things from that side of the equation.

    It strikes me that when things are 'required', but documentation of them is not, that there is quite a bit more emphasis put on the auditor during the closing meeting.
    To the point that it might even be beneficial to have multiple shorter "closing meetings"...one after each segment or area audited.

    Discussion, specifically around any actual or perceived NC's in that area can thereby be addressed with all of the players present...I would think that this could easily avoid any of the 'he said/she said' and straighten things out for both parties.

    Just thinking out loud...
     
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    I would agree with you Eric. I am also coming from the auditee side. Especially if there is an NC in question then have the short closing meeting. If there weren't any issues then you wouldn't need a closing meeting for that section.