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Parlez-Vous ISO? Voltaire's Guide to Quality Management
Voltaire understood something about human communication - we can't have a meaningful conversation if we're not speaking the same language.
Debra Matthews Hampton
Jan 192 min read
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My take on Election Victory in 2024: ISO 9001!
I am dreaming of an election where the path to the White House is paved not with promises, but with quality management standards!
Debra Hampton
Nov 4, 20242 min read
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Neo's ISO 9001 Adventure: When The One Meets The Standard
Imagine a world where Neo, our leather-clad hero, discovers not just the truth about the Matrix, but also the power of ISO 9001!
Debra Matthews Hampton
Nov 3, 20242 min read
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Pippi Longstocking's ISO 9001 Adventure: From Chaos to Continual Improvement!
Imagine if our favorite freckle-faced, pigtail-wearing rebel, Pippi Longstocking, stumbled upon ISO 9001 and Cornerstone Engineering!
Debra Matthews Hampton
Nov 1, 20242 min read
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From Scratch to ISO 9001: A Startup’s Bold Journey
ISO 9001 isn’t just for established companies. For startups willing to embrace it, it can be a powerful tool for building a strong foundatio
Debra Matthews Hampton
Sep 4, 20243 min read
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RCA: The Simple Yet Powerful Framework for Business Excellence
RCA stands for Responsibilities, Cadence, and Audit - a straightforward framework that can revolutionize how your business operates.
Debra Matthews Hampton
Aug 28, 20243 min read
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ISO for Teenagers: A Humorous Take on Quality Management for Parenting
Imagine a world where parenting teenagers was as structured and efficient as an ISO 9001-certified business.
Debra Matthews Hampton
Aug 28, 20243 min read
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From Vision to Industry Revolution: How ISO 9001 Fueled Frank’s Startup Success
When Frank called me, he was a man with a vision and a burning desire for change.
Debra Matthews Hampton
Aug 27, 20242 min read
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From Factory Floor to Shipping Manager: A Story of Growth Through Quality
I remember twenty years ago, when I first stepped into the bustling manufacturing plant as a third-party auditor, and met Alonzo.
Debra Matthews Hampton
Aug 27, 20243 min read
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Harnessing ISO for Success: Why Running by the Seat of Your Pants Isn’t an Option
In today’s complex business environment, hard work alone isn’t enough. You need systems and processes that support and mitigate.
Debra Matthews Hampton, PE
Dec 8, 20232 min read
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Integrated Cable South: A 23-Year ISO 9001 Success Story in Fort Valley, GA
In an industry where perfection is elusive, Integrated Cable South is approaching just that.
Debra Matthews Hampton, PE
Dec 8, 20233 min read
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Your ISO 9001 “City Slickers” Moment Awaits!
In the classic film “City Slickers,” the grizzled cowboy Curly imparts a piece of wisdom: the secret of life is “one thing.”
Debra Matthews Hampton
Nov 20, 20232 min read
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Fear of Failure, Simplification & My Superpower
Fear gripped me when I transferred to Iowa State University as a junior.
Debra Matthews Hampton
Nov 20, 20232 min read
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The Power of Focus: Ten Items or Less
Just as a grocery store's express lane handles "Ten Items or Less," you can benefit from a similar approach to quality management.
Debra Matthews Hampton
Nov 20, 20232 min read
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The True Value of Your ISO Documents: A Farm-to-Business Analogy
I live on a farm and on a farm, things go missing. It’s a fact of life.
When some items aren’t quickly replaced, people immediately notice.
Debra Matthews Hampton
Nov 20, 20232 min read
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