Environmental & Quality Management Systems

ISO9000 is dead………..long live ISO9000!

BMN-Management — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 11:17:08 +0000

What is all this nonsense concerning ISO9000? There are professional networking sites currently discussing endlessly the reason for ISO9000, or debating what clauses mean, or how words within clauses should be interpreted.

ISO9000 is just what it says on the tin…….a standard. It is not a philosophy…….it does not represent the best in management theory……..it is not a theory for the control of output. It should be likened more to the contents page of a book.

It is the need of managers to change which must be the driver. To change means taking risks. Managing an organisation must be dynamic………engaging and rewarding. ISO9000 need not adversely affect this approach if used intelligently.

We in BMN Management apply a systems thinking approach to our client support. Yes, we have ISO9000 as an option and many of our clients choose this option…………what is not an option but more an imperative, is the need to apply systems thinking that supports innovation and creativity. This is not incompatible with the use of ISO9000.

Why not give us a call to discuss how we can help you to change your organisation?

ISO000 is dead…………..long live ISO9000!

ISO9001 and ISO14001………and all that.

BMN-Management — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 10:42:05 +0000

There is much debate on professional networking sites about the relevance and value of the ISO9001 and ISO14001 Standards. But I assert that they are getting it wrong!

We at BMN Management take the view that the design and implementation of management systems is driven by the need to meet the needs of our clients………………and therefore their customers and other stakeholders.

The Standards, ISO9001 and ISO14001, and others, are only a benchmark to facilitate external assessment and certification……..if required. This is where conformance comes in.

Conformance, however, by its nature and application, can constrain innovation and creativity. But this does not have to be the case.

Whether or not our clients wish to use a Standard to guide the implementation of a management system or to gain industry recognition……………..the vital thing is to encourage the positive aspects of the client organisation……………to facilitate innovation and creativity…………and thereby, to support change and growth.

Why not speak to me at BMN Management to discuss how we can support you in addressing those issues that keep you awake at night!

Len Hobson

Director

Achieving Success With External Support

BMN-Management — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:47:20 +0000

At the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast on 24 June, Andrew Kerry, Chief Executive of Mattressman, gave an account of how his Company was established, achieved rapid growth and is now recognised as a market leader in the region. A significant factor contributing to this success has been a willingness to use external support where this would add value.

BMN Management aims to add this value and is employed by clients for a number of reasons, over varying timescales and in different ways.

These may be:

to provide a strategic overview of the position of the organisation in its marketplace or environment, and thence to recommend mid to long term strategic directions.
to provide an independent review of a proposed course of action, or of the choice between two or more, typically tactical, decisions, based on knowledge of how such decisions have been effected in other organisations
to catalyse change by recommending alterations to management processes and organisation.
to strengthen a team.
to achieve the implementation of a new system or process.
to be involved in the long term operation of the organisation.

We adopt a systems approach to our interventions in an organisation, specialising in environmental and quality management systems.

We know that for a client it can be an act of faith choosing a firm of consultants with whom to work. Our guarantee is that together we will specify measurable outcomes for every project, and work relentlessly to achieve the goals set. Our reputation and therefore income is built on long-term relationships.

BMN Management and The Mayday Network

BMN-Management — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:41:25 +0000

BMN Management Limited has responded to a request from HRH the Prince of Wales and reported our carbon footprint to the Mayday Network. We believe that measuring and reporting carbon emissions is a crucial part of responding to climate change, and hopefully you will agree that it is a useful exercise that will help you to manage your company more effectively with respect to the environment.

Please consider the benefits of becoming a part of the Mayday Network for your organisation. Here is the link…………why not join the ‘team’ now? www.maydaynetwork.com.

We at BMN Management would welcome feedback on whether or not you decide to commit.

Len Hobson
Director

A Generic Process for the Implementation & Certification of an Environmental or Quality Management System

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 15:09:22 +0000

ISO Certification

Indicating the respective roles of the client team and BMN Management.

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