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International Organization for Standardization. www.iso.org. 2008 Committee Chairs’ Conference Wrap up and closing remarks Kevin McKinley ISO Deputy Secretary-General 6 June 2008. 2008 ISO Committee Chairs’ Conference. Overall perception Topical and strategic subjects
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2008 Committee Chairs’ Conference Wrap up and closing remarks Kevin McKinley ISO Deputy Secretary-General 6 June 2008
2008 ISO Committee Chairs’ Conference Overall perception • Topical and strategic subjects • Engaging & challenging discussions • Many new opportunities identified based on your experience/feedback
2008 ISO Committee Chairs’ Conference Sustainability • You all contribute • New approaches, new thinking, new coherence Communication • If your work is not known – it’s not used! • Craft your message – expose your relevance to those who matter • Leverage ISO mechanisms to spread the word
2008 ISO Committee Chairs’ Conference Conformity Assessment • Confidence is key – implementation must be true to your Standards’ intents • Exploit the use of CASCO’s “toolbox” Standards, Regulations and Public Policy • Nurture relations with government and policy-makers – then deliver! • Know your role: voluntary, supportive and complementary
2008 ISO Committee Chairs’ Conference Managing your work • Know your Committee’s global context: who matters, who should be involved – make productive links • Exploit new tools: new ISO E-services, ISO/TC best practices, new policies and mechanisms
In Closing • Posting of presentations on ‘ISO On-line’ page • Explicit consideration and actions to be pursued by ISO TMB with support of ISO CS • Thanks to all for a productive two days: • J.Holmblad and all ISO TMB members • Speakers and presenters • ISO CS support team (T.Vyze, L.Zaech and all) • and especially to YOU the ISO Committee Chairs!