Mastering a Major Complexity of Cross Cultural Auditing

Presenter:	Mark C. Hehl, Consultant, The Desara Group, Woodbury, CT, USA
Keywords:	Audits, International, ISO 9001, Cultural Differences
Industry:	Service
Level:	Intermediate

Global Auditing have become more complicated in recent years along with the variety of potential events that can disrupt this process. Cross-cultural contact is increasing, creating a greater potential for both conflict and cooperation. Given this rapidly changing environment, the ability to relate to people with varying cultural backgrounds is an essential skill for ISO 9001 professionals.

This program focuses on results-oriented leadership, collaboration and communication with individuals and organizations from different world regions. Going beyond mere tolerance, this program delves deeply into barriers to effective international supplier management, and provides strategies for building productive international collaboration resulting in enhanced audit results.

Call for Proposals

Proposal Submission Deadline:
October 11, 2019

Acceptance notification date:
November 11, 2019

Early Registration Deadline:
February 11, 2020

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Conference Registration Fee:
The conference registration fee is waived for the principal speaker of accepted proposals. Speakers are responsible for their travel expenses and arrangements. Co-speakers will receive a 30% discount for the conference that they are presenting at.

Length of Presentations: Technical sessions are typically 35 minutes. There will be a limited number of "double" sessions, 70 minutes, at the end of each day.