Are you working towards ISO 14001 certification or looking to improve your Environmental Management System (EMS)? My book, *ISO 14001 Unveiled: Pathway to Certification Success*, provides clear, practical guidance to help you navigate the certification process. You’ll find: - Step-by-step guidance on implementing an effective EMS - Real-world examples and case studies - Tools for managing environmental risks and ensuring compliance [...]
Expertise Matters: Qualified post-editors understand the source and target languages, ensuring translations are contextually accurate and linguistically correct. Training Requirement: ISO 18587 mandates that only trained professionals handle post-editing. Organizations should invest in continuous training to keep skills sharp. Bilingual Review: A thorough bilingual review is essential. This process helps post-editors assess translations in both languages, ensuring alignment with client expectations. [...]
Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) has become an essential service in the translation industry as businesses increasingly rely on automated systems to meet growing demands for faster and more cost-effective language solutions. However, machine translation (MT) alone often falls short of the required quality standards for professional use, especially in fields like legal, medical, or technical translation. This is where ISO 18587:2017, [...]
Conference Interpreting Service Providers (CISPs) play a crucial role in delivering excellence, as recognized by ISO 23155:2022. But what exactly does this entail? Expert Knowledge: Maintain a team of experienced professionals with deep industry expertise. Strategic Recruitment: Develop robust processes to select interpreters based on competencies and qualifications. Comprehensive Planning: Work closely with clients to understand needs and plan conferences meticulously. [...]
In our ever-evolving field, standing still means falling behind. ISO 23155:2022 recognizes this, emphasizing the importance of continuous professional development for conference interpreters. But how can we effectively implement this in our organizations? Regular Competency Assessments: Conduct periodic evaluations to identify areas for improvement. Encourage Certifications: Support your team in pursuing relevant qualifications and certifications. Ongoing Training Programs: Develop in-house training [...]
Educational institutions today can benefit from a range of ISO standards that address various aspects of quality, safety, and efficiency. While ISO 21001 is the go-to standard for managing educational organizations, there are other important standards that support different facets of educational operations. For example: ISO 9001 provides a framework for general quality management, ensuring that educational services are consistent, reliable, [...]
ISO compliance starts with strong leadership. Leaders set clear goals, involve their teams in the process, and ensure accountability. By guiding compliance efforts, they build a culture of quality and safety that benefits everyone in the organization. For example, a company can hold regular training sessions to keep everyone aligned with ISO standards. Open forums also give employees a voice, helping [...]
The Power of Teamwork: ISO 23155:2022 and Interpreter Collaboration
As businesses increasingly operate across global markets, the need for streamlined compliance has never been greater. The harmonization of ISO standards is emerging as a critical solution, simplifying how organizations meet multiple requirements across different regions and sectors. By aligning key standards, such as ISO 9001 (Quality Management) with ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety), companies [...]
The world of conference interpreting has a new benchmark with ISO 23155:2022, a standard that sets clear guidelines for delivering high-quality interpreting services. Whether you’re a Conference Interpreting Service Provider (CISP) or an individual interpreter, this standard is essential for staying competitive and ensuring the best possible service for your clients. Key Features of ISO 23155:2022: 1. Interpreter Qualifications: ISO 23155 [...]
