The ISO Review Podcast
The ISO Review Podcast is a production of SimplifyISO. In each episode, we share the latest International Standards Development, and is your resource for getting the most out of your management systems. Your podcast hosts are Howard Fox & Jim Moran. Howard is a Business Coach and Host of the Success InSight Podcast. Jim is an ISO Management System Professional, celebrating 30-plus years delivering ISO support.
The ISO Review Podcast
50 Ways to Simplify Your ISO Management System - Part II
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Welcome to another episode of the ISO Review Podcast, brought to you by Simplify ISO! In today’s show, Howard Fox sits down with ISO Management System veteran Jim Moran, who marks his incredible 34th year delivering ISO support. Together, they continue with Part II of their episode series, “50 Ways to Simplify Your ISO Management System.”
This episode is packed with actionable advice—like documenting only what you use, harnessing the power of flowcharts and visuals instead of mountains of text, and resisting the urge to over-document for auditors. Jim Moran shares tips for using tech tools to track documents and automate reminders, and emphasizes why “good enough” documentation is often the smartest path. The hosts also highlight the importance of standardizing templates and empowering employees to improve processes, all while keeping things straightforward and user-friendly.
Whether you’re new to ISO management or a seasoned pro, Howard Fox and Jim Moran will help you rethink documentation and process design so you can build a management system that truly works for your organization—not just for the auditors. Stay tuned for practical takeaways, links to resources, and a bit of espresso-fueled camaraderie.
DISCUSSION
00:00 Simplifying ISO Management Systems
06:01 Flowchart First for Efficiency
07:27 "Build Systems for Yourself"
10:58 "Reminder System for Recertification"
17:17 Ready, Fire, Aim Approach
18:19 "Standardizing Systems for Efficiency"
22:05 "Simple Systems Ensure Success"
25:52 "Visual-First Process Documentation"
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