The ISO Review Podcast

Welcome to another episode of the ISO Review Podcast, your trusted resource for the latest developments in international standards and tips for maximizing your management systems.  In this episode, hosts Jim Moran and Howard Fox dive into the just-released final draft of ISO 9001:2026, marking a new evolution in quality management standards. Jim Moran highlights the key changes—ranging from editor...

Welcome to another episode of the ISO Review Podcast, produced by Simplify ISO. Join hosts Howard Fox and Jim Moran as they wrap up their popular series, “50 Ways to Simplify Your ISO Management System.” In this episode, Jim Moran, who brings over 34 years of ISO expertise, shares the final five tips for streamlining management systems—covering practical advice on corrective actions, root cause an...

Welcome back to another episode of the ISO Review Podcast, presented by Simplify ISO.  Join hosts Howard Fox and ISO management system expert Jim Moran as they continue their journey through "50 Ways to Simplify Your ISO Management System." In this episode, they break down tips 41 to 45, covering practical strategies like using internal audits as process reviews, focusing audits on criti...

Welcome back to the ISO Review Podcast, a production of Simplify ISO, where Howard Fox, business coach and host of the Success Insight podcast, ISO management system expert Jim Moran, explore the latest developments in international standards and provide practical tips to help you get the most out of your management systems.  In this episode, Howard and Jim dive into the next segment of our ongoin...

Welcome back to the ISO Review Podcast, your trusted source for the latest insights on international standards and management system best practices. In this episode, hosts Howard Fox and Jim Moran continue their exploration of "50 Ways to Simplify Your ISO Management System," diving into leadership and governance strategies that streamline operations and cut through unnecessary complexit...

Welcome to another episode of the ISO Review Podcast, your trusted resource for the latest in international standards development and practical strategies to maximize your management systems. In today’s episode, Howard Fox and ISO expert Jim Moran continue their journey through "50 Ways to Simplify Your ISO Management System," diving deep into actionable techniques for integrating and ma...

Welcome back to the ISO Review Podcast, your go-to source for insights and practical advice on international standards and management systems. In this engaging episode, hosts Howard Fox and Jim Moran dive into part five of their popular series, “50 Ways to Simplify Your ISO Management System.” This segment focuses on risk-based thinking—providing practical advice on simple risk methods, assessing...

Welcome back to the ISO Review Podcast, your go-to source for insights and practical advice on international standards and management systems. In this engaging episode, hosts Howard Fox and Jim Moran dive into part four of their popular series, “50 Ways to Simplify Your ISO Management System.” You’ll hear Jim Moran reflect on his 34 years in the ISO world, sharing firsthand how standards have evol...

Welcome to another episode of the ISO Review Podcast, brought to you by Simplify ISO! In this installment, hosts Howard Fox and Jim Moran dive deeper into their ongoing series, "50 Ways to Simplify Your ISO Management System." With Jim Moran sharing wisdom from over 34 years in ISO support, the conversation unpacks practical tips for streamlining management systems—whether you’re tacklin...

Welcome to another episode of the ISO Review Podcast, brought to you by Simplify ISO! In today’s show, Howard Fox sits down with ISO Management System veteran Jim Moran, who marks his incredible 34th year delivering ISO support. Together, they continue with Part II of their episode series, “50 Ways to Simplify Your ISO Management System.” This episode is packed with actionable advice—like document...

Welcome to another episode of the ISO Review Podcast, brought to you by Simplify ISO! In today’s show, Howard Fox sits down with ISO Management System veteran Jim Moran, who marks his incredible 34th year delivering ISO support. Together, they kick off an exciting new series focused on “50 Ways to Simplify Your ISO Management System.” You’ll hear Jim Moran reflect on the evolution of ISO 9001—from...

Welcome to the ISO Review Podcast! In this first episode of the New Year, hosts Howard Fox and ISO Management System professional Jim Moran dive into the guiding principles of ISO 27008, focusing on clauses 8.3 Conduction reviews and 8.4 Analysis and reporting results. Together, Howard Fox and Jim Moran unravel the best practices for conducting interviews, gathering and evaluating evidence, and en...

Welcome to the ISO Review Podcast! In this year-end episode, hosts Howard Fox and ISO Management System professional Jim Moran dive into the guiding principles of ISO 27008, focusing on clause 8—the heart of assessing controls for information security. This episode explores the importance of thorough preparations and tailored planning for control assessments, drawing on real-world experience and h...

Welcome to another episode of the ISO Review Podcast, brought to you by Simplify ISO! In this installment, hosts Jim Moran and Howard Fox dive deep into Clause 7 of ISO 27008, unpacking practical review methods for assessing the effectiveness of Annex A controls under ISO 27001. Whether you're an internal auditor looking to sharpen your skills or someone new to information security management...

Welcome back to another episode of the ISO Review Podcast, brought to you by Simplify ISO! This week, Howard Fox and Jim Moran kick off a brand new series diving deep into the world of ISO/IEC 27008—the essential guidelines for assessing information security controls.  In today’s episode, we set the stage by exploring the structure and background of ISO 27008, including its key sections and practi...

Welcome back to another insightful episode of the ISO Review Podcast, brought to you by Simplify ISO! This week, Jim and Howard dive deeper into the intersection of artificial intelligence and ISO risk management, building on their previous discussion. With Jim sharing wisdom from over three decades in ISO support, and Howard adding his expertise with AI tools, the conversation explores practical...

Welcome back to another episode of the ISO Review Podcast, brought to you by Simplify ISO! This week, Jim Moran and Howard Fox dive deep into the essentials of assessing information security controls in line with ISO 27008.  Building on last week’s introduction, Jim Moran shares his expertise, highlighting the critical steps in reviewing and auditing controls from Annex A of ISO 27001, gathering e...

Welcome back to the ISO Review Podcast, your trusted resource for the latest in international standards and maximizing your management systems. In this episode, hosts Jim and Howard dive into one of the most requested topics in the ISO world: risk and opportunity management. Jim draws from his 33 years of experience to share practical strategies for strengthening risk identification, sharpening ev...

Click here to learn about our new DIY ISO 9001 program using AI Welcome to the ISO Review Podcast. In this episode, Jim and Howard chat about the upcoming changes to ISO 9001, offering listeners an exclusive sneak peek at the new Draft International Standard set to shape quality management systems worldwide. DISCUSSION 00:00 Global Reach of ISO 9001 05:55 ISO 9001 Update Preview 07:01 ISO Draft to...

Click here to learn about our new DIY ISO 9001 program using AI . Welcome back to the ISO Review Podcast. In this episode, hosts Jim Moran and Howard Fox are joined by special guest Dejan Kosutic, CEO of Advisera. Dejan is a renowned cybersecurity expert for ISO 27001. He is passionate about making compliance accessible. Dejan and Jim discuss how to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance your...

Click here to learn about our new DIY ISO 9001 program using AI   Welcome back to the ISO Review Podcast, your trusted source for the latest in international standards development and practical tips on getting the most out of your management systems. In this episode, hosts Jim Moran and Howard Fox are joined by special guest Michael Kent Hart , the founder and CEO of Human.ca , who brings over 40...

Click here to learn about our new DIY ISO 9001 program using AI Welcome to the ISO Review Podcast. In this episode, Howard and Jim discuss an innovative approach to traditional root cause analysis inspired by the work of Michael Kent Hart . In this approach, there is a shift in focus from traditional root cause analysis and blame to a more positive, future-focused strategy centered on “intention i...

Click here to learn about our new DIY ISO 9001 program using AI Welcome to the ISO Review Podcast. In this episode, Howard and Jim continue with a video series designed to help organizations simplify the process of ISO 9001 certification, using a do-it-yourself approach. Jim shares the journey behind creating the Simplify ISO platform—a user-friendly, cost-effective solution designed for small to...

Click here to learn about our new DIY ISO 9001 program using AI Welcome to the ISO Review Podcast. In this episode, Howard and Jim continue with a video series designed to help organizations simplify the process of ISO 9001 certification, especially if you're considering a do-it-yourself approach. With more than three decades of ISO consulting experience, Jim shares the journey behind creatin...

Click here to learn about our new DIY ISO 9001 program using AI Welcome to the ISO Review Podcast. In this episode, Howard and Jim kick off a special new video series designed to help organizations simplify the process of ISO 9001 certification, especially if you're considering a do-it-yourself approach. With more than three decades of ISO consulting experience, Jim shares the journey behind...