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Time Business News
02-06-2025
- Business
- Time Business News
ISO 14001 Certification in Qatar: Reduce Environmental Risks
In Qatar's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, environmental responsibility has become a key concern for businesses. ISO 14001 certification offers an effective solution for organizations seeking to manage environmental risks while boosting their corporate reputation. This internationally recognized standard focuses on Environmental Management Systems (EMS), guiding companies to operate in a sustainable and legally compliant manner. ISO 14001 is part of the ISO 14000 family of standards related to environmental management. It provides a framework that helps organizations identify, manage, monitor, and control their environmental issues holistically. The goal is to minimize harmful effects on the environment caused by business activities while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The standard is based on the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model, enabling continual improvement in environmental performance. It emphasizes risk-based thinking and leadership involvement, ensuring that environmental considerations are integrated into business strategies and decision-making processes. As Qatar aims to diversify its economy and promote sustainable development under its National Vision 2030, regulatory bodies are placing more emphasis on environmental compliance. ISO 14001 certification aligns your business with these national goals and demonstrates a commitment to environmental stewardship. Key benefits include: Reduction of environmental risks through proactive identification and control measures. Improved compliance with local environmental laws and global standards. Enhanced brand image and reputation, especially in industries like construction, oil & gas, and manufacturing. Increased efficiency and reduced waste, leading to cost savings over time. Better stakeholder and community relations, fostering long-term partnerships. Eligibility for government projects and international contracts that require environmental credentials. In today's eco-conscious market, clients and stakeholders prefer working with organizations that demonstrate sustainability and responsibility. ISO 14001 certification signals that your company is committed to reducing its ecological footprint. This can lead to improved stakeholder trust, more business opportunities, and even competitive advantages during tenders and project bids. Moreover, employees often feel more engaged when working in environmentally responsible organizations, boosting morale and retention. The certification also facilitates corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting and sustainability audits, which are increasingly demanded by investors and partners. Companies in Doha, Ras Laffan, Mesaieed, and Dukhan are increasingly adopting ISO 14001 to gain both local and international recognition. The implementation process involves: Assessing current environmental impacts Setting goals for improvement Establishing documented procedures for monitoring and evaluation Working with experienced consultants can make the certification journey smoother. They assist with: System design and customization Employee training programs Internal audits Coordination with accredited certification bodies Qdot Qatar supports organizations in designing custom EMS frameworks tailored to their operational needs, ensuring full compliance and long-term benefits. ISO 14001 certification is not just a compliance tool but a strategic asset that promotes sustainability, efficiency, and trust. For businesses in Qatar looking to reduce environmental risks and enhance their reputation, ISO 14001 offers a structured and internationally accepted approach. Investing in ISO 14001 certification demonstrates a proactive commitment to environmental responsibility, opening doors to new business opportunities and long-term growth. For expert support in achieving ISO 14001 certification in Qatar, contact Qdot Qatar at info@ Our tailored consultancy services can help you meet compliance, enhance sustainability, and elevate your business reputation. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
National Association for Healthcare Quality Announces Addition to Growing Portfolio of Credential Offerings
NAHQ Micro-Credentials enable Quality professionals to delve deeply into each domain of the NAHQ Healthcare Quality Competency Framework CHICAGO, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) announced the expansion of its NAHQ Micro-Credentials offering, launching the Performance and Process Improvement (PPI) Micro-Credential, which equips professionals to confidently lead sustainable improvement by integrating essential methodologies like PDCA and Lean, with proven project and change management principles. Through scenario-based case studies, online learners develop the skills to navigate resistance, build stakeholder buy-in, and guide teams through every phase of improvement initiatives. This new Micro-Credential joins our NAHQ Micro-Credential in Health Data Analytics, launched in 2024. Each NAHQ Micro-Credential focuses on a specific domain of the NAHQ Healthcare Quality Competency Framework™, allowing participants to build on existing knowledge. Notably, for those with a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ®), NAHQ Micro-Credentials provide a new option to expand their expertise. If one is new to healthcare Quality or doesn't need a full certification, NAHQ Micro-Credentials offer a focused learning experience to gain practical skills. Additionally, NAHQ Micro-Credentials are: Designed by experts in healthcare Quality and adult-learning Self-paced, interactive, multi-media content and activities Virtual learning, with downloadable resources "Our NAHQ Micro-Credentials program allows individuals to tailor their learning experience to their specific needs and interests, all while mastering critical competencies within the NAHQ Healthcare Quality Competency Framework," said Jennifer Pitts, Vice President of Programs, Products, and Certification, at NAHQ. "Healthcare professionals are busier than ever. NAHQ is committed to providing healthcare professionals with learning tools that maximize education, while balancing demanding schedules." Additional NAHQ Micro-Credentials are in development and will be added to NAHQ's portfolio throughout 2025 and into 2026. About NAHQ The National Association for Healthcare Quality® (NAHQ) is at the forefront of elevating the profession and advancing the discipline of quality & safety across the continuum of care. We set the industry standard through our expert-created, twice-validated Healthcare Quality Competency Framework™ and help individuals and organizations achieve it through educational programming, industry leading data-driven intelligence, and the only accredited certification in healthcare quality, Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality®(CPHQ). NAHQ also serves as a welcoming membership community and a trusted partner to 150+ organizations helping build quality infrastructures, workforce planning and professional development programs and quality cultures. Learn more at ( Media Contact Evelyn Warren Director, Public Relations & Communications ewarren@ | 704.488.7690 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE National Association For Healthcare Quality
Forbes
28-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The 7-Minute Daily Habit That Transformed An Entire Company
Seven minutes. One team. Every day. TentCraft's daily huddle keeps connection, clarity, and ... More accountability at the heart of how they work. When TentCraft CEO Matt Bulloch introduced the idea of a daily huddle in 2014, it wasn't about embracing the latest leadership fad. The custom tent manufacturer in Traverse City, Michigan, was in the throes of rapid growth. The company had expanded to 75 people, but cohesion was slipping. 'I didn't know what 50 of them were doing on any given day,' Bulloch admits. 'And that was a problem.' His response? A company-wide morning huddle—just seven minutes a day, no slides, speedy updates, no fluff. Over the past eleven years, that deceptively simple habit has evolved into the foundation of TentCraft's high-trust, high-performance culture. Every weekday at exactly 8:58 a.m.—'cell phone time,' as they call it—the company gathers, either in person or on Zoom. The goal isn't to solve problems, but to surface them. Each department gives a quick snapshot: What are they working on? What's blocking them? What's coming next? 'Awareness is the goal,' says Luke Mason, TentCraft's VP of Sales. 'A comment from one team might flag something for another. It used to happen by chance. Now it's intentional.' The huddle ends with a tradition called 'Kudos' —a brief personal share, shout-out, or moment of appreciation. 'It reminds us we're working with people, not job titles,' Luke adds. 'That emotional connection fuels everything else.' The brilliance of TentCraft's daily huddle isn't just in its design—it's in its repetition. It's a leadership habit that anchors the entire organization. And like any great habit, its power is in the compounding. Research from McKinsey shows that consistent rituals in the workplace build psychological safety and reinforce core values. Harvard Business Review's landmark study, The Progress Principle, found that small daily wins can dramatically increase motivation and performance. TentCraft's daily huddle operationalizes both ideas. James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, captures this perfectly: 'You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.' TentCraft's huddle is one such system—turning connection, communication, and collaboration into a daily practice rather than abstract values. TentCraft's huddle isn't static—it's been through over 37 iterations. 'It's a living system,' says Bulloch. 'We tweak the cadence, the flow, the speakers. The format changes as the company grows—but the purpose never does.' Those changes are rooted in Lean thinking—specifically the PDCA cycle: Plan, Do, Check, Adjust. Here's how the huddle has matured: One of the less obvious reasons TentCraft's huddle succeeds is how it fits into a broader cadence of communication. According to Bulloch, the daily huddle is just one beat in a drumline of leadership rhythm: daily syncs lead into weekly check-ins, monthly business reviews, and quarterly offsites. 'You can't just throw information at people randomly and expect alignment,' Bulloch says. 'The huddle only works because it's part of a larger cadence. Each meeting serves a distinct purpose—daily for awareness, weekly for tactics, monthly for metrics, quarterly for strategy.' This rhythm gives the team a shared mental model for what gets addressed when. Daily huddles aren't expected to solve deep problems—that's what the monthly review is for. But they do keep everyone focused, grounded, and prepared. One early misstep was trying to cover too much. 'We'd go over metrics that only mattered to three people,' Bulloch recalls. Now, every piece of content is curated to impact the full company. What started with over 20 metrics now highlights only the metrics that matter to everyone. Today's huddles center on four shared indicators: revenue, cost of poor quality, lead time from approval to shipment, and the prior day's shipping and sales. 'Everyone listens because everything matters to them,' Bulloch says. 'We've preserved attention by only presenting what's relevant.' That's leadership by design: reducing noise to increase signal. As hybrid and distributed work continue to reshape organizations, intentional alignment rituals like TentCraft's huddle are more valuable than ever. They solve for the modern leadership problems of fragmentation, disengagement, and unclear ownership. In seven minutes a day, the huddle: And it costs nothing. If you're a team lead, manager, or executive wondering how to apply this, start here: Leadership doesn't always require sweeping reforms. Often, it's about showing up with intention and consistency. TentCraft's daily huddle proves that a small, focused ritual can reshape an entire company. It builds clarity. It builds trust. It builds culture. And the real leadership lesson? When connection, communication, and collaboration become habits—not just values—leadership takes care of itself.
