Management System Certification Prioritization Template

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Ensure your management systems are always up-to-date and compliant with certification requirements using this template. The 'Management System Certification Prioritization' project helps you focus on urgent and important tasks using a Priority Matrix, ensuring timely certification and adherence to industry standards.

By following the structured tasks and subtasks outlined in this template, you can systematically address certification needs, conduct audits, implement corrective actions, and effectively manage the entire certification process from start to finish.

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Proposed Tasks

Urgent and Important

  • Task 1 due in 1 day: Review Current Certification Status
    ☐ Identify expired certifications ☐ Identify certifications nearing expiry ☐ Identify non-compliance issues
  • Task 2 due in 1 week: Plan for Recertification
    ☐ Develop a timeline for recertification ☐ Select a certification body
  • Task 3 due in 2 weeks: Conduct Internal Audit
    ☐ Review internal processes ☐ Identify areas of non-compliance
  • Task 5 due in 1 month: Prepare for External Audit
    ☐ Gather necessary documentation ☐ Train staff for audit interviews
  • Task 6 due in 5 weeks: Handle External Audit
    ☐ Accompany auditor during site visit ☐ Provide necessary documentation
  • Task 10 due in 3 months: Receive Recertification
    ☐ Ensure receipt of new certification ☐ Update company records with new certification details

Important, Not Urgent

  • Task 4 due in 3 weeks: Implement Corrective Actions
    ☐ Address non-compliance issues ☐ Improve processes
  • Task 7 due in 6 weeks: Address Audit Findings
    ☐ Implement corrective actions for audit findings ☐ Verify effectiveness of corrective actions
  • Task 8 due in 2 months: Submit Recertification Application
    ☐ Fill out application form ☐ Submit application along with necessary documentation
  • Task 12 due in 5 months: Update Company Policies
    ☐ Revise policies to align with new certification requirements ☐ Communicate policy changes to employees
  • Task 13 due in 6 months: Conduct Training on New Policies
    ☐ Organize training sessions for employees ☐ Ensure understanding and compliance with new policies
  • Task 16 due in 9 months: Update Risk Assessment
    ☐ Conduct risk assessment ☐ Update risk management plan
  • Task 17 due in 10 months: Update Business Continuity Plan
    ☐ Review business continuity plan ☐ Update plan with new risks and mitigation strategies

Urgent, Not Important

  • Task 9 due in 10 weeks: Monitor Recertification Process
    ☐ Keep track of application status ☐ Address any issues raised by certification body
  • Task 14 due in 7 months: Monitor Compliance with New Policies
    ☐ Conduct internal audit ☐ Address non-compliance issues
  • Task 18 due in 11 months: Conduct Mock Audit
    ☐ Simulate external audit ☐ Address mock audit findings

Not Urgent, Not Important

  • Task 20 due in 13 months: Plan for Continuous Improvement
    ☐ Develop a plan for continuous improvement of certification process ☐ Communicate plan to relevant stakeholders
  • Task 11 due in 4 months: Communicate Recertification to Stakeholders
    ☐ Inform employees about new certification ☐ Update clients and partners about new certification
  • Task 15 due in 8 months: Plan for Next Recertification
    ☐ Develop a timeline for next recertification ☐ Identify potential improvements in certification process
  • Task 19 due in 12 months: Review Certification Process
    ☐ Evaluate effectiveness of certification process ☐ Identify areas for improvement