Well we've just completed what was our fourth ISO9001 (Quality) and third 27001 (Information Security) visit from our external auditors. A few points were raised but overall we're very pleased with how the systems are performing and are looking forward to our ISO14001 (Environment) assessment at the end of May. We do try to be environmental friendly here at Cobweb!
I've had my two pieces of coursework back that were handed in early January and I'm happy with the results. It at least shows that I have an understanding of the topics covered which were Strategic Leadership and Strategy and Change, both very complicated areas, more so than I probably previously appreciated!
The University have organised for our MBA group to go to Maastricht for the week beginning 24th Feb so I'm busy packing for that at the moment. The idea behind it is to visit lots of businesses that are in the European market and some of the challenges that they face that may be different to ones faced in the UK. I'm quite looking forward to it as I've never been around that area before and I do like visiting new places!
Work wise when I get back two areas that I'm looking to work on (as well as many, many others!) are getting some content on our website (www.cobweb.com) that relates to the QA department and the standards we look to maintain within the company. Currently we have the three mentioned above as well as Microsoft Gold Certification and we are also looking at BS25999 which is a standard around Business Continuity. We do cover this area already in some depth within 27001 but 25999 just gives you that extra feeling of comfort should that unforeseen emergency happen. We've also had quite a few customers requesting more information around this area so it makes sense.
If there's anything that you think we maybe should look at as a business then I'd be happy to hear about it.
Have a good week whatever you are doing. I'll be doing a few trips in to Belgium to get chocolate so you know I'll be happy :)
Mark
