Exemplar Talks

Ethical action is a foundational building block for a successful career in the conformity assessment industry. This presentation offers a lively discussion of the importance of ethics for auditors as well as the organizations they audit. Attendees will learn how integrity, transparency, impartiality, and confidentiality combine to achieve positive outcomes for all stakeholders in the auditing process. A case study will highlight the risks when ethics are compromised.

In this session, the presenter will utilize his experience as a professor of food science as well as a quality consultant, auditor, and food safety practitioner to present the steps that industry and academia can take to partner in building the future of the food safety workforce. Attendees will learn how they can get involved in this activity on an ongoing basis.

Are you curious about where your career in conformity assessment can take you? In this webinar, Andrew Baines will explore the diverse career pathways available for professionals in auditing, certification, training, and beyond.

Discover how industry trends, emerging standards, and evolving global needs are shaping new opportunities—and what skills will help you stay ahead. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step, this session will give you valuable insights into building a rewarding and future-ready career.

The Exemplar Global Community is live! We’re excited to introduce our brand-new online space for conformity assessment professionals to connect, share insights, access resources, and grow together. Want to see what it’s all about? Join our live webinar with Community Manager Jamie Gravatte, who will walk you through all the features and benefits.

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Exemplar Global community manager Jamie Gravatte and manager of communications and content Mike Richman discussed the forthcoming launch of the Exemplar Global Community. This new resource will be a big step forward in allowing conformity assessment professionals to connect, learn, and grow.Visit our website to learn more: https://www.theauditoronline.com/the-power-of-community/

Learn how data can be used to uncover insights into the performance of organizations' registered management systems.

Whether you are a third-party auditor of managment system standards, an internal auditor seeking proof of conformity, or a stakeholder responsible for organizational compliance and improvement, you'll get high value from this presentation.

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The digital transformation of an organizational quality management system (QMS) relies on effective quality audits to make this transition a success. Data science is a primary element of digital transformation, and a quality auditor must possess a functional knowledge of data science. In this session, Dr. Milton Krivokuca, interim coordinator of the master of science quality assurance program at California State University Dominguez Hills, introduces quality auditors to the basic elements of data science.

Visit our website to get your CPD: https://exemplarglobal.org/product/data-science-and-the-quality-auditor/

During this session, you will discover the essential skills to succeed in auditing. Presenter Erin Casteel is a lead auditor from Intertek SAI Global who conducts third-party certification audits across multiple industry sectors for ISO management system standards. Erin will explore the vital skills for auditing excellence, from technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills, as well as discussing ethical considerations, continual improvement, and leadership. Attendees will walk away with a firm understanding of how to take your auditing career to the next level.Visit our website to learn more and get your CPD: https://exemplarglobal.org/product/what-it-takes-to-become-a-successful-auditor/

In this session, Robert Clifford, Exemplar Global-certified lead environmental management system auditor and certified professional in training management, presents often-misunderstood concepts surrounding audit findings, with examples and real-life stories. Included are suggested solutions for the necessary hard and soft skills associated with identifying nonconformities that professional auditors ought to master if they wish to advance the profession (as well as maintain their sanity).Visit our website to learn more and get your CPD: https://exemplarglobal.org/product/the-myth-and-lore/

To thrive as a management system auditor—both now and in the future—technical expertise alone is not enough. Jackie Stapleton, founder of Auditor Training Online, is a thought leader and strategic advisor in the conformity assessment industry, specializing in the development of management system professionals. In this session, she will explore the essential skills auditors need to build confidence, influence, and credibility in their roles. You will come away from this session with practical strategies to navigate self-doubt, communicate effectively, and lead successful audits with impact.Visit our website to learn more and get your CPD: https://exemplarglobal.org/product/the-iso-leadership-journey/