World Quality Day
At NQA, we’re proud to celebrate World Quality Day 2025 an opportunity to spotlight the transformative power of quality and the professionals who champion it.
This year’s theme, “Quality: think differently,” invites us to challenge conventional approaches and embrace bold, innovative thinking across every aspect of quality management.
We believe that thinking differently about quality means:
ISO standards may not be on everyone's radar until something goes wrong, but they're your ticket to proactive quality management. These standards don't just make your processes more efficient; they also promote continuous, sustainable improvement. To dive deeper into ISO standards, read our Back-to-Basics blog post.
ISO training is the key to a strong start, providing expert instruction and practical guidance to boost your knowledge and skills , ultimately improving your performance.
NQA offers training courses that equip individuals and organisations to meet ISO standards, available in both virtual and in-person formats.
Let’s use today to reflect, reimagine, and reinvigorate our approach to quality. Together, we can create systems that don’t just comply but truly compete, innovate, and thrive.
Why “Think Differently” Matters
In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, resilience and agility are no longer optional. Quality must be embedded into the DNA of every organization not just as a set of standards, but as a mindset that drives strategic decisions, fuels innovation, and empowers people at every level.We believe that thinking differently about quality means:
- Aligning quality with strategy: Quality shouldn’t sit on the sidelines. It must be woven into the core of business planning, helping organisations stay competitive and future-ready.
- Empowering people: Quality is everyone’s responsibility. From frontline teams to leadership, fostering a culture of ownership and collaboration is key to long-term success.
- Driving performance through insight: Data-driven decision-making and proactive risk management are essential to delivering consistent value and continuous improvement.
NQA’s Commitment to Quality Innovation
As a global certification body, NQA is committed to helping organisations build resilient, high-performing quality cultures. We support clients in embedding quality into their strategic frameworks, empowering teams, and navigating complex regulatory landscapes with confidence.ISO standards: The backbone of quality
ISO standards are like the gold standard of quality. ISO standards are internationally recognised guidelines that set the bar for the best practices and requirements for various products, services, processes, or systems. They are developed and maintained by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to ensure businesses worldwide achieve quality, safety, efficiency, and consistency.ISO standards may not be on everyone's radar until something goes wrong, but they're your ticket to proactive quality management. These standards don't just make your processes more efficient; they also promote continuous, sustainable improvement. To dive deeper into ISO standards, read our Back-to-Basics blog post.
Empowering your team with ISO standards
Enhancing your company's performance hinges on developing your team's skills. However, navigating international standards and getting ready to implement them can be a daunting task, no matter the size of your organisation.ISO training is the key to a strong start, providing expert instruction and practical guidance to boost your knowledge and skills , ultimately improving your performance.
NQA offers training courses that equip individuals and organisations to meet ISO standards, available in both virtual and in-person formats.
Let’s use today to reflect, reimagine, and reinvigorate our approach to quality. Together, we can create systems that don’t just comply but truly compete, innovate, and thrive.